Introduction and aims

The Master in Political Science and International Relations benefits from the experience of a high qualified team of lecturers who are specialized in various areas of political science and international relations such as History, Political Science, Law and Economics.

This Master is highly motivating due to the flexibility, effectiveness and applicability of the innovative teaching that concerns the political and international actions, either in the context of enterprises with international activities or in the international organizations frame.
The classes are supported by theoretical and tutorial seminars. The development of research projects and practical case studies are also part of the methodology used.  

 

At the end of the course of study the graduate will be to

• inter-relate the two complementary areas of knowledge: political science and international relations
• understand and intervene in the national and international socio-economic contexts according to the historical, political and cultural realities
• develop technical and scientific skills in the area of international cooperation, international management (multi-national enterprises, governmental and non-governmental international organizations)
• do research in the fields of international political, economical and social systems.

Core Themes

The core courses offer a wide approach to the contemporary issues in a regional and international perspective as well as to methodological research procedures:

• Geostrategy and Security
• Political Systems and Social Communication
• International Trade
• International Institutions and Cooperation
• Theories of Sustainable Development
• Mediterranean Area
• Iberian-American Studies
• Democracy and Justice
• Option (Portuguese Colonial History or Portuguese Speaking African Literature)
• European Union and Multilateralism
• Political Relations and Cooperation in the Portuguese Speaking Communities
• Option (Conflict Management and Mediation or Politics, Religion and Messianic Movements)
• Methodology and Master’s Dissertation Project

Contacts and Information

Administrative issues and Applications

Gabinete de Ingresso • Universidade Fernando Pessoa • Praça 9 de Abril, 349 • 4249-004 Porto, Portugal • tel. +351 225 071 300/335 • fax: +351 225 508 269 • E-mail: ingresso@ufp.pt

 
Academic and pedagogical issues

Professor Isabel Costa Leite • Universidade Fernando Pessoa • Praça 9 de Abril, 349 •

4249-004 Porto, Portugal • tel. +351 225 071 300• fax: +351 225 508 269• E-mail: icleite@ufp.edu.pt