Social Intervention and Social-Educational Project Managment
Postgraduate Degree
Ano Letivo 2025/2026

Course Overview

The programme aims to train highly qualified professionals capable of working in the field of social intervention as well as in the design, implementation, and evaluation of socio-educational projects in São Tomé and Príncipe. Through comprehensive and specialised training, the course seeks to prepare practitioners who are able to intervene effectively in both the public and private sectors, contributing to the country?s social development and to the improvement of living conditions for the most vulnerable populations.
Eligible applicants include teachers, sociologists, legal professionals, members of the security forces and services, members of the Child and Youth Protection Commissions, and other professionals from public bodies, such as the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Higher Education, the National Institute of Social Security, and the Directorate for Social Protection, Solidarity and Family of São Tomé and Príncipe.

Organic Unit: School of Social Sciences

Duration: 2 Semesters/60 ECTS credits (60 required and 0 optional in curricular units)

Language: Portuguese

Regime: Presencial

Study Plan

Career Prospects

Graduates of this programme will be prepared to work in various areas of social and educational services, including:
. Public bodies, such as the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sciences (MECC), the National Institute of Social Security, and the Directorate for Social Protection, Solidarity and Family.
. Non-governmental organisations and private institutions operating in the social sector.
. Academic institutions, contributing to the training and development of new social service professionals.
. Social development projects and programmes funded by international organisations.

Specific Entry Requirements

Eligible applicants include teachers, sociologists, legal professionals, members of the security forces and services, members of the Child and Youth Protection Commissions, and other professionals from public bodies, such as the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Higher Education, the National Institute of Social Security, and the Directorate for Social Protection, Solidarity and Family of São Tomé and Príncipe.