Internship

Year
2
Academic year
2026-2027
Code
02031223
Subject Area
Political Sciences – International Relations
Language of Instruction
Portuguese
Other Languages of Instruction
English
Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face
ECTS Credits
54.0
Type
Elective
Level
2nd Cycle Studies - Mestrado

Recommended Prerequisites

An average grade of 14/20 in the first year seminars is necessary to transition to the second year.

Research methods.

Knowledge of techniques and styles of academic writing.

Teaching Methods

Students are overseen by their supervisors who, on a regular basis, organise meetings, discuss the work presented and new possibilities for advancing the research. Conducting fieldwork or research periods outside Portugal within the context of the thesis are possible but have to be previously agreed with the respective supervisors.

Learning Outcomes

Carrying out the internship and research work and drawing up the respective report.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Varies according to the area and skills inherent in each internship and respective report.

Head Lecturer(s)

Sarah Carreira da Mota

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Internship and the associated report: 100.0%

Bibliography

Apesar de não obrigatória, recomenda-se sempre a consulta de manuais de metodologia da investigação em ciências sociais. De resto, a bibliografia varia consoante o conteúdo de cada tema de investigação. | Although not compulsory, it is always recommended to consult social science research methodology manuals. Otherwise, the references are variable, depending on the content of each research topic.

Creswell, JW, and Creswell, JD (2022). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches (6th ed.). Sage

Flick, U. (2022) The SAGE Handbook of qualitative research design. Sage

Quivy, R., & Van Campenhoudt, L. (2005). Manual de investigação em ciências sociais (4th ed.). Gradiva

Ridley, D. (2012). The literature review: A step-by-step guide for students (2nd ed.) Sage