Master in Risks and Violence in Today Societies: Analysis and Social Intervention

• Master

  Degree

• Portuguese

  Language of instructions

• 2 years

  Years of study

• Full-time

  Study mode

• October 31, 2025

  Studies commence

• Portugal, Lisbon

  Location

Admission Requirements The following students may apply to the cycle of studies that leads to the mestre degree a) holders of a licenciado degree or legal equivalent; b) holders of a foreign academic degree conferred following a 1st cycle of studies organized according to the principles of the Bologna process by a State that adheres to that process c) Holders of a foreign higher academic degree that is recognized as fulfilling the objectives of the degree of licenciado by the statutorily competent body; d) holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum vitae that is recognized by the statutorily competent body of ULHT as attesting the capacity to carry out this cycle of studies. Seriation criteria - 100% CV evaluation Objectives The Master aims to develop capacities for critical reflection and research that contribute to an integrated/holistic view of the intervention, namely to provide a comprehensive analysis of the influence of precipitating and predisposing factors of risk and violence(s), of transdisciplinary approaches transdisciplinary approaches to the problems of children and young people, adults and older people in the context of violence, and reflect on intervention strategies and on methods and techniques suitable for the development of preventive and self-determination dynamics of the target population. The 2nd cycle Risks and Violence(s) in Current Societies: Analysis and Social Intervention totals 120 units of credit units (ECTS) and has a duration of 2 years or 4 semesters. The study plan is organised around UCs that allow the understanding of the main theoretical and methodological matrices. The two last semesters are essentially aimed at elaborate and develop the dissertation, the intervention project or the professional report. Recipients The following students may apply to the cycle of studies that leads to the mestre degree a) Holders of a licenciado degree or legal equivalent, national or foreign, conferred following a 1st cycle of studies organized according to the principles of the Bologna process. b) Holders of a national or foreign higher academic degree that is recognized as fulfilling the objectives of the degree of licenciado by the masters' statutory body. c) Holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum, pre-Bologna, recognized by the statutory body of the master's degree, in a total of 80 credits, with equivalence to Curricular Units. Career Prospects - Public or private Entities and Organisations (Commissions for the Protection of Children and Youngsters in Danger) - Police and security authorities - Residential Shelters - Shelters for victims of violence - Social Reinsertion Institute - Family and Juvenile Courts - Protection Associations for Victims of Domestic Violence - Municipal Councils - Parish Councils - Hospitals - Health Centres, Private Social Solidarity Institutions, Charities, etc.)