Overview

This new MA program in Governance, Leadership and Democracy Studies at Catholic University of Portugal students are given a chance to study cutting-edge policies, the essential concepts and arguments of the history of Western Political Thought and to research on the rapidly changing dynamics of Contemporary Global Politics.

Key facts

Peace, pluralism, prosperity and human rights may be at stake when Democracies face global challenges.

The current backslide of Democracies requires a serious and thoughtful academic and civic engagement.

This programme also empowers students to conduct rigorous, high-level research, to present ideas and argue clearly in writing and spoken debate, and to understand and analyze situations of strategic decision-making.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Governance

Leadership

Politics

Democracy Studies

History
International Relations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-09-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lisbon, Portugal

Disciplines

Political Science Leadership

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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

Short Curriculum Vitae;
Academic transcript (submission of photocopies - with presentation of originals);
ID;
Passport type photograph;
Copy of the vaccination bulletin (need to prove tetanus and diphtheria vaccine);
Application Fee (not refundable);
2 recommendation letters (optional).

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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

3225 EUR / year

≈ 3225 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

3225 EUR / year

≈ 3225 EUR / year

Living costs

Lisbon

Portugal

630 - 1123 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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