Development Studies
Development Studies
Degree
Doctoral Degree
School
ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics & Management
Joint Programmes
ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics & Management
Institute of Social Sciences
School of Agriculture
Institute of Geography and Spatial Planning
Time period
Pós-laboral
Duration
6
ECTS
180
Language
EN
Programme webpage
Data de Acreditação A3ES
07/07/2022
Prazo de Acreditação A3ES
1 ano
Official Portuguese Code (DGES) Number
R/A-Ef 2106/2011
Official Portuguese Code (DGES) Registration Date
03/18/2011
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The PhD in Development Studies is a 3rd-cycle program of studies that aims to provide high-quality training and produce original research in the area of Development Studies, a field of interdisciplinary research on the process of economic, social, and political changes in modern societies.
Career prospects
Anyone interested in obtaining advanced academic training and doing research with a view to working in jobs related to international and national development in the public sector, the private sector, or the non-profit sector. Out-going students can find employment in teaching and research posts, managerial and executive positions in international and national organisations, consultancy, training, research projects, journalism, planning, development projects, public policy planning and evaluation, and social projects and social policies.
This programme is lectured in English, but offers tutorial in both Portuguese and English. The PhD thesis may be written in Portuguese or in English.
National Admission 2023/24
Vacancies
15
National Admission Exams
Applications are open to anyone holding a masters degree in the areas of economics, management, law, sociology, geography, political science, international relations, history, anthropology, or any other relevant area.
Students who obtained a grade average (GPA) of 16 or more (out of 20) or, in special circumstances, students whose GPA is lower than 16 but have demonstrated appropriate academic training or professional experience may also apply.
Fee – 1st year (indicative)
3000.00€
Fee - remaining years (indicative)
2000.00€
International Access
Fee - 1st year (indicative)
3000,00€
Fee - remaining years (indicative)
2000,00€
On-line application for the Special Admission Contest