Sociology

Doctoral Degree

Ano Letivo 2024/2025

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: Day classes
CNAEF Areas:
  • Sociology and cultural studies (312)

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 the PhD course, with a mark of 14 (fourteen) or more. All candidates with a final grade of 15 (fifteen) or less, will be excluded. Failure to attend the screening interview will result in the exclusion of the applicant.

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Tuition Fees

Annual Tuition Fees

Students from EU countries
1250.00 €
International Students
2500.00 €
International Students with Merit Scholarships
1250.00 €
International Students with Cooperation and Development Grants
1450.00 €

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Contact Information

Director: Eduardo Jorge dos Santos Esperança [eje@uevora.pt]

Academic Manager: Maria Raquel Estudante Fernandes
Academic Services (online): SAC.ONLINE