Doctoral Programme in Sociology of Democracy, Law and Justice

The work developed by a student during one academic year, according to the indicative plan of the course and on a full time basis, totals 60 ECTS.


Study Programme

Course unit title Year Regime Type Subject area ECTS credits
Research Methodology 1 1st Semester Compulsory SOC 10.0
Social Theories of Law and Justice and Legal Pluralism 1 1st Semester Compulsory SOC 10.0
Theories of Democracy and State 1 1st Semester Compulsory SOC 10.0
Access to Law and Justice and Public Policies of Justice 1 2nd Semester Compulsory SOC 10.0
Public Policies, Participation and Social Movements 1 2nd Semester Compulsory SOC 10.0
Crime, Punishment and Democracy 1 2nd Semester Elective * SOC 10.0
Critical Theories and Studies on Racism 1 2nd Semester Elective * SOC 10.0
Specialised Research Seminar in Environment and Sustainability 1 2nd Semester Elective * SOC 10.0
Specialised Research Seminar in Gender Inequalities 1 2nd Semester Elective * SOC 10.0
Specialised Research Seminar in Mobilities and Migrations in the 21st Century 1 2nd Semester Elective * SOC 10.0
Course unit title Year Regime Type Subject area ECTS credits
Research Seminar, Internship and Thesis Project 2 1st Semester Compulsory SOC 30.0
Thesis 2 MULTIANNUAL Compulsory SOC 150.0

The optional course units are offered on a yearly basis, depending on the availability of the Organic Unit