The Institute for Political Studies launches two new master's degrees

The Institute for Political Studies (IEP) of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa has just announced the launch of two new master's degree programmes - in Public Policy and in European Union and Atlantic - reinforcing its commitment to multidisciplinary training in line with current global challenges.

The Master's in Public Policy offers multidisciplinary training that combines political science, law, economics and philosophy. This programme prepares students to understand and contribute to decision-making processes in different contexts and levels of governance, responding to various social problems and the impact of new technologies, and being able to perform the functions of policy analysts, consultants, advisors, among others, in the public, private and non-governmental sectors, both nationally and internationally.

The Master's programme in European Union and Atlantic focuses on understanding the political, economic and strategic dynamics of the European Union and the Atlantic area.

Recognising the relevance and urgency of studying and researching these topics, IEP Católica presents this new master's programme, ideal for students with a multidisciplinary profile from different scientific areas who are interested in the EU's future development and challenges; who want to understand the relevance and contribution of the Atlantic area to the EU's future development and stability; and who wish to contribute to the development of multidisciplinary and sustainable solutions to the complex socio-economic challenges the EU is currently facing.

Master in Public Policy | Master  in European Union and Atlantic

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