Communication and Digital Transformation (Double Degree)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-01-20 | - |
| 2025-03-05 | - |
| 2025-05-15 | - |
| 2025-06-23 | - |
Program Overview
The Master's Degree in Communication Studies with a major in Communication and Digital Transformation, in partnership with LUMSA University, equips students with skills for the job market by focusing on the communication management of organizational digital transformation processes. It emphasizes practical application through real-world cases, enhancing graduate employability in fields such as digital content production, the creative industry, and the digital technology sector. The program is full-time, English-taught, and highly ranked by Eduniversal.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master’s Degree in Communication Studies with a major in Communication and Digital Transformation, in partnership with LUMSA University (Rome, Italy), aims to equip students with a broad set of competencies and skills for the job market. The program focuses on the communication management of organizational digital transformation processes. Students learn about opportunities, methods, and tools in the communication and digital transformation field, focusing on the use of emerging media and communication technologies. The program is known for its high employability rate, attributed to a combination of solid theoretical training and practical application to real-world cases. This approach enhances student autonomy in developing professional projects and scientific research. While it mentions coordinators Catarina Duff Burnay and Patrícia Tavares, it doesn't elaborate on their teaching styles or the overall pedagogical approach.
Careers:
The professional opportunities for graduates of the Communication and Digital Transformation major include:
- Communicating Digital Transformation processes;
- Production and management of digital and interactive content;
- Work in the creative and entertainment industry;
- Roles within the digital technology sector.
Other:
The program is offered in English and is a full-time program running from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A testimonial from João Morais describes the program as "an investment of value for all time." The program is also mentioned as being ranked as a Best Master's in Communication by Eduniversal. Application deadlines for the 2025/2026 academic year are: Early Bird: January 20 to March 5; 1st Phase: March 20 to April 29; 2nd Phase: May 15 to June 23.
The Catholic University of Portugal (Universidade Católica Portuguesa - UCP) is a distinguished private university established in 1967 in Lisbon, Portugal. It holds the unique status of being the first modern Portuguese university not founded by the state but through a concordat between the Portuguese government and the Vatican, placing it under the tutelage of the Catholic Church.
Campuses and Structure:
UCP operates as a university system comprising four regional centers:
- Lisbon: Headquarters and home to several faculties and institutes.
- Porto: Hosts faculties such as Biotechnology and the School of Arts.
- Braga: Includes the Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences.
- Viseu: Features departments like Economics, Management, and Social Sciences.
Additionally, UCP has an affiliate institution, the University of Saint Joseph, located in Macau.
Academic Excellence:
UCP offers a wide array of programs across various disciplines, including:
- Business and Economics: Through the Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics, which has achieved Triple Crown accreditation.
- Human Sciences: The School of Human Sciences offers esteemed programs like the Master of Arts in Communication Science.
- Law: Featuring advanced studies in areas such as International Business Law and Law in a Digital Economy.
Research and Innovation:
The university is home to 15 research units focusing on diverse fields, including biotechnology, health sciences, arts and technologies, and social sciences. These centers contribute significantly to scientific advancements and innovation.
International Recognition:
UCP has been recognized as the top Portuguese university according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings from 2021 to 2023. It serves over 20,000 students, with a substantial number of international students, reflecting its global appeal and commitment to academic excellence.
