Overview

The Communication Sciences programme of the University of Porto has the goals of providing their students:

a scientific and professional education, combining solid knowledge in Human and Social Sciences with new information and communication technologies and the aesthetic and creative dimensions;

further competences of analysis, production and creation of media and communication processes.

Employment Prospects

The MECC graduates have the competences to exercice in the Communication Sciences, from journalism (broadcast, written, online) to communication production and analysis in political, cultural, scientific and patrimonial-related contexts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods in Communication

Journalism Studies

New Media

Media and Society

Seminar in Specialised Journalism

Cyberjournalism Laboratory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-25 00:00:00

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in Portuguese

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Porto, Portugal

Disciplines

Communication Studies View 5 other Masters in Communication Studies in Portugal

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

One may apply to this Master’s degree if:

one is holder of a undergraduate degree (1st cycle in the Bologna Program) in Communication Sciences or others considered adequate by the course’s Scientific Commission;

the Scientific Commission exceptionally admits applicants with other graduate degrees, requiring the student’s previous approval in a group of 1st cycle subjects until a maximum of 30 ECTS.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

4000 EUR / year

≈ 4000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1250 EUR / year

≈ 1250 EUR / year

Additional Details

CPLP International: 2200.00€

Living costs

Porto

Portugal

556 - 865 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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