Sociology
Doctoral Degree
Ano Letivo 2025/2026

Course Overview

The PhD Programme in Sociology aims to develop competencies, skills and mastery of advanced research methods in the scientific field of Sociology.
Its main objective is to contribute to the advancement of theoretical, methodological and empirical knowledge in the fields of sociology, with particular emphasis on knowledge of the Portuguese and European reality, and in particular with regard to the dynamics of social, political and cultural transformation of these societies, as well as to the promotion of conditions for the application of this knowledge in contexts of administrative and technical intervention.

Organic Unit: Institute of Research and Advanced Training

Duration: 6 Semesters/180 ECTS credits (33 required and 12 optional in curricular units)

Language: Portuguese, English

Regime: Presencial

CNAEF Areas:

Sociology and cultural studies (312)

Study Plan

A3ES Accreditation

Specific Entry Requirements

The PhD Programme in Sociology is preferably addressed to graduates and masters in Sociology or in courses in the area of social sciences and humanities from Portuguese or foreign universities.
Preference is given to holders of a Master's degree or legal equivalent, or a post-graduate diploma in Sociology, related and/or other areas, duly recognized by the CAE of this Sociology PhD course, with a mark of 14 (fourteen) or more.
All candidates on serialization process with a final grade of 15 (fifteen) or less, will be excluded.
Failure to attend the screening application interview will result in the exclusion of the applicant.

Access Routes and Applications

Students from EU countries

Initial Places: 8

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Available Places (2ª fase): 2

International Students

Initial Places: 4

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