Thesis

Code	11321
Year	3
Semester	A1
ECTS Credits	60
Workload	OT(44H)
Scientific area	Ciência Política
Entry requirements	n.a.
Mode of delivery	Face to face and videoconferencing.
Work placements	UBI and UA.
Learning outcomes	The main objective of this CU is for the doctoral student to complete an original thesis in accordance with the research project previously outlined by the student and under the supervision of a supervisor or supervision team.
Syllabus	Advanced research work in at least one of the four fields of political science covered by this doctoral programme —political philosophy, governance, comparative politics, and political communication —was undertaken after the approval of the research project in examinations. The actual specific content will thus reflect the nature of the doctoral students’ research, carried out under the scientific supervision of one or more supervisors. Within this Curricular Unit, monthly seminars will be carried out throughout the academic year. In each seminar, one or two students will present a part of their thesis research, followed by comments and discussion with the faculty, fellow students, and members of the R&D units with similar research interests. Equally, doctoral students will be integrated, whenever possible, into national or international research projects of the R&D units that support this doctoral programme – GOVCOPP, LabCom, and Praxis.
Main Bibliography	The main bibliography is defined in the theoretical framework of each doctoral thesis.
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.