Faculty of Human Sciences - Universidade Católica Portuguesa Master in Cultural Studies - The Lisbon Consortium

The Master Program in Culture Studies is aimed at graduate degree holders from the Humanities and Social Sciences, interested in a structured discussion of cultural phenomena in the global world.

This 2-year program has two specializations:

(1) Management of the Arts and Culture;

(2) Global Cultures and the Arts.

Based upon an innovative training model and collaborative effort between academic and cultural institutions, the program operates through epistemological reciprocity, demonstrating how cultural practices illuminate critical reflection.

The program is entirely taught in English.

Curriculum (courses, subject modules)

For more information about curriculum, please visit our website.

Admission conditions

Required diploma(s) :

• Bachelor

Tuition & Fees

Between 7500 and 8000 €

For detailed information about tuition fees, please visit our website.

Employment opportunities & career impact

Employment opportunities :

• Museums
• Galleries and art fairs
• Cultural programming and production
• Art criticism
• Arts and cultural management
• Curatorial practices
• Cultural communication

Program enrolment information and statistics

Application Deadlines

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.