Master in Psychological Sciences

General Objectives of the Course

Provide students with: 1) a solid acquisition of advanced knowledge of contemporary studies and emerging ideas in psychology; 2) the development of solid research skills in the field of psychology, with a view to preparing for a doctoral degree or for the exercise of professional research practice; 3) for those who already practise the profession of psychologist, the updating of specialist knowledge in the field of psychology, relevant to a well-founded and up-to-date professional practice in emerging themes and research skills in psychology.)

Admission Requirements

The following are eligible to apply to the Master in Psychological Sciences : a) Holders of the Degree in Psychology, or in Psychological Sciences or legal equivalent in related areas;
b) Holders of a higher academic degree, national or foreign, conferred in the sequence of a 1st study cycle in Psychology or related areas, organized according to the principles of the Bologna Process by a state that adheres to this Process;
c) Holders of a foreign higher academic degree that is recognized by the statutorily competent body of the institution as meeting the objectives of the degree in Psychology or in related areas;
d) Holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum in the area of Psychology or related areas that is recognized by the statutorily competent body of the institution as attesting the capacity to carry out the cycle of studies.

Candidates should check the admission requirements available on this site, in addition to the information provided here.

Professional Goals

The use of research by psychology professionals is the right way to affirm Psychology as a mature science. The Master in Psychological Science focuses on the planning, execution and management of science in the field of psychology. The master's degree is aimed at training for research in the area of psychology or in multidisciplinary teams. In addition to pursuing doctoral studies, potential professional opportunities for this master's degree include supporting and managing scientific projects of various kinds, science management in research units, roles in national and international consultants, as well as entry into the research career. As for psychologists who already exercise their professional practice, this master's degree allows them to acquire research skills for their practice, taking into account that, at present, hiring psychologists presupposes a profile in which the demonstration of these skills is essential. Professionals in the field of psychology need to have research and funding skills through competitive projects. This is something that is increasingly valued by employers in the different areas and institutional contexts in which psychologists practice their profession. Thus, this master's degree seeks to allow the continuous development of knowledge in the professional practice of psychologists. It seeks to do so based on up-to-date training, on the understanding that mastering research techniques and practices is fundamental, both for that professional practice and for the development of research that can also be done based on problems in professional contexts, seeking to find solutions for them.

Mode of Study

Daytime and B-Learning

Teaching / Evaluation language(s)

Portuguese

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

The assessment, as a pedagogical activity inseparable from the teaching process, aims to assess the skills and knowledge acquired by students, their critical thinking, their ability to enunciate and solve problems, and their command of written and oral presentation. Students who are enrolled in the curricular units in the academic year to which the exams refer and, simultaneously, enrolled in those exams when such enrolment is necessary, will be admitted to the evaluation tests. The elements of evaluation are: Written or oral exam, tests, written or practical works, individual or group projects, which may have to be defended orally, presentations in class and participation in lectures, projects or other activities validated by the teacher responsible for the curricular unit. The assessment of each curricular unit may include one or more of the assessment elements indicated above. The classification of each student, for each curricular unit, will be translated into a whole value between 0 and 20 points and students who obtain a minimum final classification of 10 points will be considered approved. Whenever the assessment of a curricular unit includes more than one assessment element, the final mark is calculated from the marks obtained in each assessment element, through a formula made public in the annual sheet of the curricular unit, in the RAUC’s terms.

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

Intended learning outcomes (knowledge, skills and competences) to be developed by the students: The master's degree aims to provide students with:
- an integrated view of the various research and intervention areas of psychology;
- a mastery of the research process in psychology and research-based psychological practice;
- immersion in a research context in psychology
- the acquisition of skills in the understanding and relevance of ethical values for the practice of research in psychology, as well as for psychological practice grounded in the conduct of research in psychology.

Course Coordinator(s)

Joaquim Manuel Pires Valentim
jpvalentim@fpce.uc.pt

Jorge Manuel Castelo Branco de Albuquerque Almeida
uc41589@uc.pt

Marco Daniel de Almeida Pereira
marcopereira@fpce.uc.pt

ECTS Departmental Coordinator(s)

Bruno Cecílio de Sousa
uc41501@uc.pt

Recognition of Prior Learning

The University of Coimbra, through its organic teaching units, credits previous training or professional experience, for the purpose of continuing studies to obtain an academic degree or diploma, in accordance with the legal regime defined by DL 74/2006, of 24 March, in its current form. This accreditation is granted under the Academic Regulation of the University of Coimbra (Part VIII), published as Regulation nº 805-A/2020, of September 24th.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Decree-Law No. 74/2006, of March 24, in the current wording.

Graduation Requirements

Successful completion of a set of curricular units making up a total of 120 ECTS, as well as the completion of a dissertation (50 ECTS) and a Research Internship in Psychology (10 ECTS).

Access to Further Studies

The qualification gives access to higher-level training, namely Phd's.

Study Programme

Ciência Psicológica

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Course Type
2nd Cycle Studies - Advanced Specialisation Master Programme

DGES Code: ME08

Qualification Awarded: Mestre

Duration: 2 Year(s)

ECTS Credits: 120.0

Category: Advanced specialization second cycle

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Applications

Call for Applications

• 2nd Cycle Course

• Application submission
• Web page with information for candidates

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Calendar

1st Semester

Start date: 09-09-2024
End date: 14-12-2024

2nd Semester

Start date: 03-02-2025
End date: 22-05-2025

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Accreditations

Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior

2023-01-05 a 2025-01-05

Direcção Geral de Ensino Superior

Nº Registo: R/A-Cr 12/2023

2023-03-16

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