Master in Social Dynamics, Natural and Technological Risks

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
Modelling of Transport Phenomena and Environmental Effects 1 1st Semester Compulsory EM 7.5
Risk Factors and Methodologies of Analysis 1 1st Semester Compulsory CT 7.5
Sociology of Risk 1 1st Semester Compulsory SOC 7.5
Space and Natural Dynamics in Portugal 1 1st Semester Compulsory GEO 7.5
Environmental and Cultural Relevance of Risk 1 2nd Semester Compulsory GEO 7.5
Methods for Decision Support - Prevention and Emergency 1 2nd Semester Compulsory EM 7.5
Regulation and Communication Strategies 1 2nd Semester Compulsory SOC 7.5
Territorial Risk Management 1 2nd Semester Compulsory CT 7.5
Course unit title Year Regime Type Subject area ECTS credits
Dissertation 2 Annual Compulsory DSGCTEM 55.5
Seminar 2 1st Semester Elective * S-G/C-E 4.5

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