Program Overview

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PhD in Gender Studies

The PhD in Gender Studies is a 3rd cycle program that aims to contribute to the affirmation of Gender Studies as an autonomous scientific area of research and advanced training.

Education Objectives

• Contribute to the affirmation of Gender Studies as an autonomous scientific area of research and advanced training through targeted learning, with criteria of high demand and rigor.
• Develop theoretical, methodological, and analytical skills necessary to conduct original research that contributes to the advancement of knowledge in the area.
• Stimulate self-learning paths, encouraging autonomous work, critical analysis, and the capacity to communicate and disseminate knowledge.
• Promote the integration of students in research networks, facilitating national and international mobility.

General Characterization

DGES Code

PA41

Cycle

PhD (3rd Cycle)

Degree

PhD

Access to Other Programs

Access to Post-PhD Programs.

Coordinator

Teresa Pizarro Beleza, Anália Torres, Manuel Gaspar da Silva Lisboa

Opening Date

September

Vacancies

25

Fees

• National Student total Tuition Fees: 6,500.00 Euros
• National Student Annual Cost (1st and 2nd years): 2,000.00 Euros
• National Student Annual cost (3rd and 4th years): 1,250.00 Euros
• National Student Additional Non-Taught Component semester Tuition fees*: 1,000.00 Euros
• International Student Total Tuition Fees: 12,000.00 Euros
• International Student Annual Cost (1st and 2nd years): 3,000.00 Euros
• International Student Annual cost (3rd and 4th years): 3,000.00 Euros
• International Student Additional Non-Taught Component semester Tuition fees*: 1,500.00 Euros *Applicable only if the course is not terminated inside the established deadline

Schedule

This course is taught during post-labor hours. Some optional Course Units may be taught during daytime hours.

Teaching Language

English

Degree Pre-requisites

The degree of doctor is conferred to those who have obtained 240 ECTS, by passing the doctoral course (80 ECTS), and the elaboration of the PhD thesis, its discussion, and approval (160 ECTS).

Conditions of Admittance

Holders of a Master's degree or legal equivalent in different scientific areas such as Social and Human Sciences, Life Sciences, Technological Sciences, or any other scientific and artistic areas. Those who have an academic, scientific, or professional curriculum especially relevant to Gender Studies, which indicates a capacity for the successful completion of this cycle of studies.

Evaluation Rules

Available soon

Structure

1st Year - Mandatory

• Gender Studies and Human Sciences - 8 ECTS
• Gender, Equality, and Human Rights - 8 ECTS
• Research Methodologies - 8 ECTS
• Seminar I - 8 ECTS
• Research Topics in Gender Studies I - 6 ECTS
• Research Topics in Gender Studies II - 6 ECTS
• Gender theories, feminisms, and women's studies - 8 ECTS

2nd Year - Mandatory

• Seminar II - 5 ECTS
• Seminar III - 5 ECTS
• Thesis - 160 ECTS

3rd Year - Mandatory

• Seminar IV - 5 ECTS
• Seminar V - 5 ECTS