AN INTERNATIONAL MA PROGRAMME IN LISBON

The Master’s in Governance, Leadership and Democracy Studies prepares students committed to promoting democratic practices, good governance, and political leadership. This Master's programme is unique within the European landscape and provides professional training through a combination of theory, research, and practice that is essential for understanding and responding to the rapidly evolving power dynamics of contemporary global politics.

Our location in Lisbon offers unparalleled access to public institutions that play a key role in democratic governance, as well as to organisations within the social sector and the business world.

Students in this programme attend classes and seminars delivered by a distinguished faculty composed of academics and practitioners who bring both theoretical rigour and practical experience into the classroom. The Master's programme is further distinguished by offering students a Networking Hub and Tutorials.

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In the Networking Hub, students have the opportunity to visit organisations, participate in workshops and simulations, and engage directly with leaders and decision-makers from a variety of sectors who share insights into the challenges of the professional world.

Through the Tutorials, following the model of the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, students work in small groups and benefit from dedicated guidance provided by a faculty member. According to each student's research interests, academic support is offered for the development of dissertation projects through the exploration of relevant authors, concepts, methodologies, and research questions.

Prof. Doutora Raquel Duque | rduque@ucp.pt

Coordinator of the MA in Governance, Leadership and Democracy Studies

More information: admissions.iep@ucp.pt