PhD in Information Science

General Objectives of the Course

The PhD in Information Science aims to:
- Encourage reflection about Information Science with a solid theoretical base and in connection with other knowledge;
- Develop projects of rigorous research and high autonomy and ability to execute;
- To train for the eventual academic positions in higher education and a non-academic high level;
- Provide a broad reflection on the role of information science in said knowledge and information areas;
- Expand the education acquired in the 2nd cycle and introduce doctoral students to the practices of high-level research;
- Encourage contact with top national and international researchers.

Admission Requirements

a) The holder of a master's degree or equivalent in information science or other correlated area;
b) The holder of a master's degree or equivalent in computer engineering or other correlated area and other areas of social sciences;
c) Holders of a bachelor's degree, possession of a relevant academic resume recognized by the Scientific Council as attesting the ability to successfully
complete this cycle of studies;
d) Holders of an academic or professional resume recognized by the Scientific Council as attesting the ability successfully complete this cycle of studies.
The recognition referred to in points c) and d) above only allow access to the study cycle leading to a PhD, and does not confer the equivalence of a
bachelor's or master's degree, or the recognition of same.

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

Professional Goals

Students will develop skills for careers in teaching and research in the field of information science, as well as for the provision of specialized services to high-level public and private institutions or at the corporate level.

Mode of Study

b-learning

Teaching / Evaluation language(s)

Portuguese Language

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 enrolled. 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

PhD students involved in this program must demonstrate skills and possess strong, high level and systematized domain knowledge for:
a) understanding key issues and research methods in the field of Information Science and related and emerging issues;
b) design, project development, adaptation and completion of significant research following the requirements imposed by the standards of academic quality and integrity;
c) production of research that merits national or international peer reviewed publications in scientific journals;
d) critique, synthesis and evaluation of new ideas and complex analysis;
e) communication with peers, the academic community and society in general in the field of specialization;
f) promotion of scientific, technological, social or cultural progress in an academic or professional context.

Course Coordinator(s)

Maria Cristina Vieira de Freitas
uc37758@uc.pt

Maria Manuel Lopes de Figueiredo Costa Marques Borges
mmb@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

Graduation Requirements

Achievement of the passing grade in a set of curricular units that amount to a total of 240 ECTS which also includes the public defense of an original dissertation.

Access to Further Studies

Post-doctoral research.

Study Programme

Information Science

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Course Type
3rd Cycle Studies

DGES Code: 5924

Qualification Awarded: Doutor

Duration: 4 Year(s)

ECTS Credits: 240.0

Annual Fee: 1425.0

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Applications

Call for Applications

• 3rd 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

2020-07-31 a 2026-07-30

Direcção Geral de Ensino Superior

Nº Registo: R/A-Cr 101/2015/AL01

2022-04-29

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