Master’s Degree in Social Intervention, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

General Objectives of the Course

The Master Program, leading to the degree Master in Social Intervention, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, is a partnership between the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences and the Faculty of Economics, University of Coimbra. This cycle of studies aims to improve and expand the capacity of understanding, through a foresight and holistic way, action, processes of change and development and social intervention paradigms in multidimensional contexts.

Admission Requirements

Candidates to the master’s degree may be:

• Holders of a Bachelor’s degree or legal equivalent
• Holders of a foreign higher academic degree, that was awarded after accomplishing a 1st cycle of studies, which should be structured according to the principles of the Bologna Process in an adhering country to this Process
• Holders of a foreign higher academic degree that is recognized to meet the objectives of the Bachelor’s degree by the legal competent Scientific Council of the Higher Education Institution to which they want to be admitted
• Holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum, which is recognized as attesting the capacity to accomplish this cycle of studies by the legal competent Scientific Council of the Higher Education Institution to which they want to be admitted

Professional Goals

The Master’s Degree in Social Intervention, Innovation and Entrepreneurship is preferably intended to:

• Students with a degree from the 1st cycle in areas with affinities with the Master
• Professionals working in projects of social and / or intervention in social organizations
• Current and upcoming social entrepreneurs, who develop or plan to develop projects and initiatives of social innovation

Mode of Study

The course is taught full time or part time in attendance and daytime

Teaching / Evaluation language(s)

Portuguese

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

As assessment is a pedagogical activity inseparable from the teaching process, its aim is to establish the students' competencies and knowledge, their critical sense, ability to recognize and resolve problems, as well as their written and oral presentation skills. Grading is based on a scale of 0 to 20 and a grade of 10 is required to pass.

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

This cycle aims to promote and consolidate analytical skills, related to planning and social intervention, at a global and local level, enhancing the emergence of creative and reflexive responses to scenarios of vulnerability, exclusion, cultural and socio-economic inequalities, precariousness and social suffering.

Course Coordinator(s)

• Sílvia Maria Dias Ferreira
• Sónia Guadalupe dos Santos Ribeiro Neves de Abreu

ECTS Departmental Coordinator(s)

• António Manuel Portugal Duarte
• Bruno Cecílio de Sousa
• Raquel Beleza Pereira da Silva

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of prior learning is carried out in accordance with the Academic Regulation of the University of Coimbra.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Law –Decree 42
d of February (art. 5. º, items c) and d)); Decree-Law n. 74/2006 March 24th in the current wording

Graduation Requirements

The accomplishment of this Master’s Degree in Social Intervention, Innovation and Entrepreneurship implies the elaboration and the public examination of a final work (with 45 ECTS credits) in the fourth semester of the course.

Access to Further Studies

The qualification allows the access to third cycle studies

Study Programme

• Social Intervention, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Academic year

• Change year

Course Type

• 2nd Cycle Studies - Lifelong Learning Master Programme

DGES Code

• M152

Qualification Awarded

• Master’s Degree

Duration

• 2 Year(s)

ECTS Credits

• 120.0

Category

• Lifelong training second cycle

Accreditations

• Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior
• Direcção Geral de Ensino Superior
• Nº Registo: R/A-Ef 1615/2011/AL01

Calendar

• 1st Semester:
  • Start date:
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• 2nd Semester:
  • Start date:
  • End date:

Documents

• University of Coimbra

Universidade de Coimbra

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Overview:

Universidade de Coimbra is a public research university located in Coimbra, Portugal. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world, with a rich history dating back to 1290. The university is renowned for its academic excellence, particularly in the fields of law, medicine, and humanities.

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Student Life and Campus Experience:

The university offers a vibrant campus life with a wide range of cultural and sporting activities. Students can participate in the university's theater, music, and dance programs, as well as its sports teams. The university also has a number of student clubs and organizations.

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Key Reasons to Study There:

Historical Significance:

Universidade de Coimbra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering students a unique opportunity to study in a historic and culturally rich environment.

Academic Excellence:

The university is consistently ranked among the top universities in Portugal and internationally, offering high-quality academic programs.

International Reputation:

Universidade de Coimbra has a strong international reputation, attracting students and faculty from around the world.

Research Opportunities:

The university is a leading research institution, providing students with opportunities to participate in cutting-edge research projects.

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Academic Programs:

Universidade de Coimbra offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including:

• Undergraduate Studies:

  • Licenciaturas (Bachelor's degrees)
  • Mestrados integrados (Integrated Master's degrees)

• Postgraduate Studies:

  • Mestrados (Master's degrees)
  • Doutoramentos (Doctoral degrees)

• Other Courses:

  • Ensino a distância (Distance learning)
  • Cursos preparatórios (Preparatory courses)
  • Aprender português (Portuguese language courses)

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Other:

The university has three campuses, 16 libraries, two museums, one theater, two stadiums, one botanic garden, 14 residences, and 18 canteens and cafeterias. It also has a strong commitment to sustainability, with initiatives such as solar panels and waste sorting programs.