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Key Information about the Master in Communication Studies in Faculty of Human Sciences - Universidade Católica Portuguesa
The Master in Communication Studies at Faculty of Human Sciences - Universidade Católica Portuguesa is ranked 18th this year in the Master in master Corporate Communication. Programme Director(s): Nelson Ribeiro - Dean.
The program is available in a full-time format
The total length of the program is 4 semestres
All courses are taught in English, Portuguese
Director's message
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the Faculty of Human Sciences at the Universidade Católica Portuguesa. We stand out as an international School that annually attracts students from all over the world to Lisbon to improve their knowledge and develop their skills in different fields of study, especially in Communication Studies. With a clear international outlook, the School has built a solid reputation both for its cuttingedge research and its vibrant teaching. Besides attracting faculty members from many different countries, the research produced at our School is widely acknowledged across the national and international scientific communities while many of our teaching programs feature among the very best in the world according to prestigious international rankings.
We are fully committed to the continued development of our learning and research environments. In addition to enjoying access to world-class teaching, students can also take advantage of a variety of international partnerships established with universities in Asia, North and South America and Europe. Students taking the MA in Communication Studies may study abroad for one semester namely through the Global Scholar Exchange Program co-organized by the Universidade Católica Portuguesa and Kent State University.
Furthermore, because we believe in providing our graduate students with the best job opportunities, we are also proud of our network of national and international companies and organizations running internship opportunities for our graduates. Our academic community is already looking forward to welcoming you in Lisbon, one of Europe´s leading cities benefiting both form its cultural life and its coastal location and even considered by CNN as Europe’s best city.
All about this master
Programme Overview
The Master's program aims to develop knowledge in the current context of communication and, at the same time, promote to the students the ability to understand the growing relevance of the new technologies and information systems present in the context of the market.
The course is known for the high employability rate of its students – 98%. This stems from its combination of a solid theoretical training and the application of knowledge to concrete cases in order to boost the autonomy of students in terms of the development of professional projects as well as scientific research.
Admission conditions
Required diploma(s)
- Bachelor
Program enrolment information and statistics
Admitted class undergraduate Majors / Degrees
Countries of citizhenships
Student age
- Average age: 22 years
Tuition & Fees
Between 7500 and 8000 Euros
For detailed information about tuition fees, please visit our website.
Employment opportunities & career impact
Annual salary after graduation
- Average salary : 15820 €
- Maximum salary : 18200 €
- Minimum salary : 10850 €
Average time for obtaining the first job offer
Less than 3 month.Employment opportunities
- Corporate relations with the media and the market in general
- Internal Communication
- Formal or informal functions of leadership in professional and social contexts
Application Deadlines
Application deadline precision
Early Bird
- Applications: from February 22 to March 26
- Interviews: on a rolling basis
- Posting of Results: April 12
- Registration and Enrollment: from April 13 to 22
1st Phase
- Applications: from April 13 to May 14
- Interviews: on a rolling basis
- Posting of Results: May 26
- Registration and Enrollment: from May 27 to June 8
2nd Phase
- Applications: May 27 to July 2
- Interviews: on a rolling basis
- Posting of Results: July 14
- Registration and Enrollment: from July 15 to 23
Campus facilities & Student life
We challenge our students to explore the city of Lisbon, one of the most hospitable cities in the world. In addition to the vast historical, cultural and gastronomic heritage, the city offers different activities to explore the essence of the country.
Lisbon offers a wide range of student accommodation, from university residences to rooms or shared houses. In addition to the Feminine University Residence available to the Catholic University, the Faculty of Human Sciences has partnerships with residences located in the heart of the city that make some discounts to students of the Faculty.
How to Apply?
Admission process
Steps
Application
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February to July |
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Application process entirely online |
Mandatory testing for application process
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CEFR B2 |
Personal interview in the process selection
In person or via Skype
Application Checklist
Academic documents required
- Undergraduate Diploma copy
Academic documents other
- Motivation letter; CV; Reference letter
Administrative document other
- Vaccination record; 1 passport size photo
Scholarships & Financial Aid
In order to maintain a dynamic relationship with the market, focused on acquiring knowledge and developing professional skills, the Master's program runs a range of different partnerships with public and private organizations.
For detailed information, please visit our website.
