APPLICATIONS
This Course is an advanced education programme in the field of International Relations and the problems and challenges as posed by the world agenda. It furthers and enhances specialised development of intellectual and technical skills in specific areas, such as International Negotiation, Diplomacy, Integration, Geopolitics, Security, Strategic Studies, Human Rights and Citizenship.
Specialization Diploma: Completing the academic part of the course guarantees you the opportunity to apply for your Specialization Diploma in International Relations.
Note
Language of instruction: Portuguese
Financial Support to the Course
Students currently pursuing the Master's Degree in International Relations can
apply for a
funding Programme from the “
Income Share Agreement FJN” (ISA FJN).
Applications and Vacancies
1st call: 35 vacancies
2nd call: conditional on vacancies not filled in the previous phase
3rd call: conditional on vacancies not filled in the previous phase
Tuition fees
Total cost: 2500,00€.
Students from Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP): 7000,00€.
Other countries outside European Union: 9000,00€.
Payment methods: possibility of paying in installments. Details to be obtained from the Financial and Asset Services Unit (
propinas@uminho.pt).
Timetable
For the session 2023/2024
Wednesday: 17h00 -23h00
Thursday: 17h00 -23h00
Friday: 17h00 - 23h00
The master's degree may contain curricular units that are not taught in the indicated Scheduled Class, which may be adjusted.
Language of Instrution
The master will be taught in Portuguese language and in person.
Admission Criteria
1- Bachelor Degree
2- Bachelor average score
3- Technical-Professional Curriculum
4- Other elements
These criteria will be weighted as follows:
Bachelor Degrees
International Relations |
18 |
Political Science |
17 |
Military Sciences |
16 |
Law and Economics |
14 |
Social Sciences |
12 |
Others |
10 |
Technical-Professional Curriculum
Diplomatic Career, Bodies' managers |
17 |
Senior technician and other |
12 |
Other Elements
Training in International Relations |
15 |
Training in other areas |
10 |
Formula for calculating the scores of the candidates:
0.45 Bachelor + 0.40 BachelorScore + 0.10 Tech-ProfCurriculum + 0.05 OtherTraining
Although it is not a criterion for admission, it is recommended the command of the English language, preferably corresponding to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The application must include evidence of the English Language score test such as TOEFL/IELTS (British Council)/Cambridge (FCE, CAE, CPE), or any other duly certified.
Note:
The UC "Data Analysis and Transferable Skills" requires the attendance of modules credited to the course in the EEG DataPro programme and the EEGenerating Skills programme, which may run outside of the Scheduled Class.