Master’s degree in Teaching Philosophy (10-12)
General Objectives of the Course
The graduate must hold the capabilities to autonomously:a) deepen and develop the knowledge acquired in the 1st cycle;
b) apply knowledge, understanding and problem solving technique in teaching situations, including new and unfamiliar ones;
c) deal with complex issues in the teaching of philosophy, develop solutions and make judgments in the concrete conditions of pedagogical practice, including reflections on the application of such knowledge and judgments and ethical responsibilities involved in judgments and proposed solutions;
d) communicate their conclusions and the knowledge and reasoning underlying them, clearly and unambiguously to both specialists and laymen;
e) lifelong, self-directed learning.
Admission Requirements
1 - According to Decree-Law No. 79/2014, of May 14, in its current wording, candidates who meet the following conditions cumulatively may apply for access to the study cycle leading to the master's degree:
a) Hold a bachelor's degree or one of the qualifications referred to in paragraphs a) to c) of paragraph 1 of article 17 of Decree-Law No. 74/2006;
b) Have obtained, in this bachelor's degree or in other higher education study cycles, 120 credits (ECTS) in the scientific area of Philosophy;
c) Have oral and written proficiency in the Portuguese language and mastery of the essential rules of logical and critical argumentation.
2 - Those who meet the requirements of paragraphs a) and c) of point 1, but not paragraph b), may also apply if they have obtained 75% of the necessary credits (90 ECTS) in the teaching areas.
3 - Those who meet the requirements of paragraphs b) and c) of point 1, but not paragraph a), may also apply if they have a school, scientific or professional curriculum recognized as attesting the capacity to carry out this study cycle by the Scientific Council of FLUC and have obtained at least 75% of the necessary credits (90 ECTS) in the teaching areas.
Candidates should check the admission requirements available on this site, in addition to the information provided here.
Professional Goals
Teacher in Secondary Education.Mode of Study
Daytime, full-time and face-to-faceTeaching / Evaluation language(s)
Portuguese LanguageExamination 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 for under the terms of number 6 of article 4 of the University of Coimbra Pedagogical Policy. 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 assessment includes more than one item, the final grade is calculated by taking into account the relative weight of each item according to a formula published in the course outline under the terms of number 2 of article 7 of the UC Pedagogical Policy.Learning Objectives and Intended Skills
At the conclusion of this program, graduates will be qualified for the following activities:a) teach at the secondary school level, with initial professional experience, supervised and developed in a school setting, and a strong grasp of the curriculum content;
b) theoretical and practical mastery of strategies and teaching and pedagogical techniques, effective both in terms of content as well as the relationship with the students and the school community, including special educational needs;
c) complex analysis of education, the development of curriculum projects and formative and objective and fair summary assessment ;
d) responsible, general and specifically educational social and ethical reflection;
e) constant criticism and correction of their own inadequacies, professional development and self-directed lifelong learning;
f) independent research at the specific level of 3rd Cycle educational content.
Course Coordinator(s)
Alexandre Guilherme Barroso Matos Franco Sá
agbmfs@fl.uc.pt
ECTS Departmental Coordinator(s)
Luís António Ferreira Correia Umbelino
lumbelino@fl.uc.pt
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
The legal framework for the qualification is established by the decrees: Decree-Law nr 74/2006, 24th March, in its current wording; Ordinance nr 782/2009, 23rd July; Decree-Law nr 79/2014, 14th MayGraduation Requirements
The degree will be awarded to students who have earned the total number of credits, after having obtained approval in:
a) all courses defined for this MA program; and
b) the public defense of the action-research report presented at the end of the 2nd year;
c) in the case referred to in numbers 5 and 6 of Art. 18 of Decree-Law 79/2014, the degree is awarded to those who meet all of the minimum entry requirements as well as the conditions specified in paragraphs a) and b).
Access to Further Studies
PhD degree studies.Study Programme
2025-2026
Course Type
2nd Cycle Studies - Advanced Specialisation Master Programme
DGES Code: 6459
Qualification Awarded: Mestre
Duration: 2 Year(s)
ECTS Credits: 120.0
Category: Advanced specialization second cycle
Applications
Call for Applications
Calendar
- 1st Semester
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Start date: 08-09-2025
End date: 19-12-2025 - 2nd Semester
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Start date: 09-02-2026
End date: 21-05-2026
Accreditations
- Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior
- 2020-07-31 a 2026-07-30
- Direcção Geral de Ensino Superior
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Nº Registo: R/A-Cr 164/2015
- 2015-07-31