Bachelor's Degree in Educational Sciences

General Objectives of the Course

Understand and analyse the educational and training phenomena that take place in formal, non-formal and informal contexts; Apply acquired knowledge by showing a scientific, ethical and professional attitude in the field of education and training; Build a reasoned argumenta about the educational and training reality in different contexts, involving projects, devices and cultural and social activities; Design appropriate and effective solutions to solve educational and training problems, according to their specificity and uniqueness; Develop skills of observation, evaluation, research and intervention in education and training; Communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to different audiences; Demonstrate scientific curiosity, with a view to updating and building knowledge and autonomous learning throughout life.

Admission Requirements

National Call for Access and Entry to Higher Education (DGES):

One of the following subjects:
02 Biology and Geology
17 Applied Mathematics Social Sciences
18 Portuguese

Application score: 100 points (0-200 scale)
Entry exams: 100 points (0-200 scale)

Calculation Formula:
Secondary school average: 50%
Entry exams: 50%

Other forms of access (UC-applicants):
- Change of Institution / Course Pair Schemes;
- Special Access Call for over 23-years-olds;
- Special Access Call for Holders of Other Higher Education Courses;
- Special Call for International Students.

This information does not exempt the consultation of the webpage of the Directorate General of Higher Education (DGES) and/or of the Applicants website. Please, visit the DGES and the Applicants websites

Professional Goals

The career opportunities listed below correspond to the opportunities related to the Master’s Degree in Educational Sciences: Educator, Trainer and Educational Mediator, Senior Technician in Education in the following fields:
- Health Promotion and Education.
- Social Reintegration
- Protection and Social Reintegration of Children and Youth
- Parental and Family Education
- Education and Communication Technologies
- Public Administration, Local Government and Local Development Organization,
- Management and School Administration
- Teacher Training
- Vocational Trainers Training
- Individual Psycho-pedagogical Support and support in Educational Organizations.
- Special Education
- Social and educational intervention and Social Education
- Intervention and Community Entertainment
- Education and Training for Youth and Adults (cultural and recreational associations, professional schools, student support offices, health centers, CNOs (New Opportunities learning Centres); RVCC (Portuguese System of Recognition, Validation and Certification of Competences for adult education)
Portuguese Universities for Seniors, Nursing Homes, etc.).
- Employment and Vocational Training (EFA – Adults Education and Training, EFJ – Youth Training and Education)
- Teaching and Scientific Research in Higher Education Institutions
- Liberal profession.

Mode of Study

The course is delivered in full time or part time attendance and daytime schedule.

Teaching / Evaluation language(s)

The course is delivered in full time or part time attendance and daytime schedule.

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. Students may only register for exams for classes they are currently registered. The following are examples of assessment items: Oral or written exams, written or practical work, individual and group projects that may require an oral defense, as well as class participation. Assessment for each class may include one or more of the above mentioned items. Grading is based on a scale of 0 to 20 and a grade of 10 is required to pass. Whenever the grade comprises more than one item, the final grade is calculated by taking into account the relative weight of each item according a formula published in the course outline.

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

Know the theoretical foundations of educational and formative processes
Know the principles and fundamentals of the curriculum
Know the foundations and methodologies of evaluation
Know and contextualize current education and training systems and policies
Know the methods and strategies of educational research
Know the fundamentals of the design and use of educational means, resources and technologies
Advise and participate in the planning, development and evaluation of training plans, programs and educational resources
Apply techniques and instruments for observing and diagnosing needs and problems in informal, non-formal and formal contexts
Implement and evaluate education and training programmes tailored to different audiences and contexts
Apply and evaluate intervention programs and psychopedagogical and socio-educational guidance
Collaborate in evaluation processes of educational programs and institutions
Collaborate in the design and development of research processes

Course Coordinator(s)

Carlos Manuel Folgado Barreira
cabarreira@fpce.uc.pt

ECTS Departmental Coordinator(s)

Bruno Cecílio de Sousa
uc41501@uc.pt

Recognition of Prior Learning

The provisions of article 45 in the Decree Law no. 74/2006, 24th March, with the words of Decree Law no.107/2008, 25th June shall apply.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

The legal framework for the qualification is established by Decree Law no. 74/2006, 24th March, amended and republished by DL no. 107/2008, 25th June; Ordinance no. 782/2009, 23rd July.

Graduation Requirements

The Bachelor’s Degree Diploma in Educational Sciences will be granted when the student obtains 180 ECTS, in accordance with the European Credit Transfer System.

Access to Further Studies

The Bachelor’s Degree Diploma in Educational Sciences (1st cycle studies) awards students with qualification to proceed their studies to the Master’s Degree in Educational Sciences (2nd cycle studies).

Study Programme

Educacional Sciences

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Course Type
1st Cycle Studies

DGES Code: 9026

Qualification Awarded: Bachelor's Degree

Duration: 3 Year(s)

ECTS Credits: 180.0

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Applications

Call for Applications

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Accreditations

Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior

2021-07-31 a 2027-07-30

Direcção Geral de Ensino Superior

Nº Registo: R/A-Ef 1681/2011/AL03

2023-07-27

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