Overview

Sociology from ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon, besides future researchers and PhD candidates, the degree trains international highly qualified professionals to work as experts, technicians, senior managers, directors, teachers and educators in a wide range of employment sectors.

Key facts

It is focused upon society's structures and institutions, its processes and agents of change, and current social problems, as well as the individual and collective forms of action that manifest in contemporary society. The course examines these phenomena as much from a local contextual perspective as from a global societal one.

This Master is directed towards graduates in Sociology, but also to graduates from other disciplines that are interested in obtaining specialized sociological training. For these students, there are optional courses such as introduction to sociology, sociological theory, research methods and data analysis.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Social Inequalities
Institutions in Contemporary Societies
Research Methods in Social Sciences
Research Methods in Social Sciences
Research Design
Sociology of Modernity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-26 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lisbon, Portugal

Disciplines

Sociology View 3 other Masters in Sociology 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

Those eligible to apply for this Master include:

Holders of a Licenciatura or equivalent
Holders of a foreign degree of higher education conferred as a result of completing the first cycle of study, following the Bologna process
Holders of a foreign degree of higher education that is recognized as satisfying the objectives of the Licenciatura (undergraduate) degree
Those who possess an academic, scientific, or professional curriculum that attests to their capacity to complete the Master

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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

3000 EUR / year

≈ 3000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1250 EUR / year

≈ 1250 EUR / year

Additional Details

Tuitions EU Students: 2nd Year: 1150.00€

Tuitions Students outside EU: 2nd Year: 1600.00 €

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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