Universidade Portucalense – Infante D. Henrique

Universidade Portucalense Infante D. Henrique is a cooperative higher education and scientific research establishment

Doctorate in Legal Sciences – Specialisation in Legal-Criminal Sciences

DURATION

4 years

ECTS

240

VACANCIES

8*

REGIME

post-work

DEGREE

doctorate

LANGUAGES

PT

DURATION

4 years

ECTS

240

VACANCIES

8*

REGIME

post-labor

DEGREE

doctorate

LANGUAGES

pt

*8 places in total for application (shared between the two specialisations of this Doctorate)

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

  • Solid advanced training
  • The possibility of team research

  • a systematic and global understanding of legal sciences
Presentation

This study cycle has two specialties, Legal-Civilistic Sciences and Legal-Criminal Sciences, and the student must choose one of the areas. Each area of expertise comprises six mandatory units (three in each half) plus one elective per semester according to the study plan.

Phd degree is awarded to those who obtain:

  • approval in the academic part (60 ECTS)
  • PhD thesis preparation, within six semesters, discussion and approval in public exams (180 ECTS).

*8 places in total for application (shared by the two specialisations of this Doctorate).

 

Publication in the Official Journal, 2nd Series – No. 175 – 8 September 2020 – Announcement No. 216/2020

Why choose this course?

The course of study has the general objective of promoting the creation of knowledge in Legal Science, developing human resources to design, implement and coordinate scientific research projects advanced level. Thus the following specific objectives should be pursued:

  • Understanding an integrated way the legal system;
  • Encourage reflection on the law;
  • Encourage interdisciplinary discussion and studies in border areas;
  • Promote the integration and interaction of national and international academic community;
  • Develop the ability to build and run, methodically, a personal research project with original results;
  • Develop the ability to design and manage research projects that promote scientific research team and links to other institutions, national and international.
Career Prospects

All the legal professions, namely magistracy, advocacy (litigation direction), research, higher education, senior civil service officials.

Objectives

The study cycle of learning objectives correspond to level 8 of the European Qualifications Framework for Learning throughout life (EQF) according to the European Space Qualifications Framework for Higher Education. Completion of the course involves a systematic and comprehensive understanding of the Legal Civil Sciences or Criminal Sciences, as well as the Epistemology and Methodology of Research in Legal Science. Graduates will be able to critically analyze, evaluate and synthesize ideas and innovative and complex reasoning and will be also able to communicate with their peers, the academic community and society in general about their area of expertise.

Diploma or Certificate Awarded

The present diploma confers the qualification in PhD degree in law: Specialty in Legal-Criminal Sciences (240 ECTS) or, with the conclusion of the 1st year, Advanced Studies in Legal Sciences: Specialty in Legal-Criminal Sciences (60 ECTS).

Post-Graduate and Advanced Formative Offer

[non-degree courses]

[non-degree courses]

Scientific Area

The Doctorate is organized in 2 semesters that correspond to the curricular structure, plus 3 years dedicated to the preparation, realisation and presentation of a thesis defense.
The course is equivalent to 60 ECTS for the curricular part and 180 ECTS for the preparation, realisation and presentation of the thesis, which makes a total of 240 ECTS in the following scientific areas:

Scientific Area Compulsory ECTS Optional ECTS
L
Law
225
15
Study Plan

1st year

1st Semester Scientific Area ECTS
L
7.5
L
7.5
L
7.5
L
7.5
L
7.5
L
7.5
OP - Contract Law Seminar
L
7.5
OP - Theory of Human Rights Seminar
L
7.5
2nd Semester Scientific Area ECTS
L
7.5
L
7.5
L
7.5
OP - Human Rights and Republican Culture Seminar
L
7.5
L
7.5
L
7.5
OP - Contract Law Seminar
L
7.5
L
7.5

2nd year

Annual Scientific Area ECTS
Thesis
L
60

3rd year

Annual Scientific Area ECTS
Thesis
L
60

4th year

Annual Scientific Area ECTS
Thesis
L
60

Note: The optional CUs available will be defined annually by the Department Direction.

The doctoral students will be integrated into the IJP/ Portucalense Legal Institute, research unit recognized by the Science and Technology Foundation, with the purpose of developing scientific research activities. The doctoral theses will be framed in research projects that are underway by consolidated groups and integrated into R&D units with a body of knowledge production that is internationally recognized in the area of the study programme. IJP's action is in accordance with the purposes of the European Research Area (ERA), assuming itself as a research centre integrated in the scientific community and in the civil society, at national and European level, with the mission of sharing and disseminating scientific knowledge in the fields of Law, Political Science, International Relations and other related areas.

Heinrich Hörster

Coordinator of the Doctorate in Legal Sciences

Maria Emília Teixeira

Executive Coordinator of the Doctorate in Legal Sciences

DL/ Department of Law

Doctorate in Legal Sciences: Specialisation in Legal - Civilistic Sciences
(dout.cienjuridicas@upt.pt)

Heinrich Hörster

Coordinator of the Doctorate in Legal Sciences

Maria Emília Teixeira

Executive Coordinator of the Doctorate in Legal Sciences

DL/ Department of Law

Doctorate in Legal Sciences: Specialisation in Legal - Civilistic Sciences
(dout.cienjuridicas@upt.pt)

Price List
Applications + Enrolment + Insurance (new students)
Application 192€
Registration 353€
School Insurance 36€
Enrolment in Semester 353€
Single Payment

or

Enrolment in Semester 203€
Payment per semester

Academic Thesis Fee

50% of the price of the curricular part

Enrolment for the defense of the Thesis 364€

Applications

192,00 €

School Insurance

36,00 €

Enrolment (single act per course)

353,00 €

Enrolment in year

Annual

353,00 €

Semester

203,00 € x 2

Enrolment for the defense of the Thesis

364,00 €

Monthly Tuition Fee (5 months)
Value per ETCS 14.61€
Minimum compulsory tuition fee (10 ECTS) 146.10€

Value per ECTS

14,61 €

Minimum compulsory tuition fee (10 ECTS)

Monthly

146,10 €

Annual Payment Plan
Single Payment 4298.07€
In September

or

Monthly Payment 398.30€
11 instalments (September to July)

Tuition Fee (for 60 ECTS)

11 instalments (September to July)

Monthly

398,30 €

3% discount September

Single

4.298,07 €

Six-month payment plan
Payment per Semester 2146.44€
(2% discount September or February)

or

Monthly Payment 438.30€
September to January or February to June

Tuition Fee (for 30 ECTS)

5 instalments (September to January or February to June)

Monthly

483,30 €

2% discount September or February

Half-yearly

2.146,44 €

Tuition fee for 2nd year and beyond

50% of the curricular part

Note 1: After the deadlines, a fee of 934€ is due for each semester until the submission of the thesis (or 190€ per month, if the monthly modality was chosen).
Note 2: Candidates who only intend to submit the Thesis for defense: 5.490,00 euros, as provided for in no. 1 of article 33 of DL 65/2018.
Note 3: Single curricular modules are charged per ECTS (according to the price list in force)

Applications + Enrolment + Insurance (new students)
Application 192€
Registration 353€
School Insurance 36€
Enrolment in Semester 353€
Single Payment

or

Enrolment in Semester 203€
Payment per semester

Academic Thesis Fee

50% of the price of the curricular part

Enrolment for the defense of the Thesis 364€

Applications

192,00 €

School Insurance

36,00 €

Enrolment (single act per course)

353,00 €

Enrolment in year

Annual

353,00 €

Semester

203,00 € x 2

Enrolment for the defense of the Thesis

364,00 €

Monthly Tuition Fee (5 months)
Value per ETCS 14.61€
Minimum compulsory tuition fee (10 ECTS) 146.10€

Value per ECTS

14,61 €

Minimum compulsory tuition fee (10 ECTS)

Monthly

146,10 €

Annual Payment Plan
Single Payment 4298.07€
In September

or

Monthly Payment 398.30€
11 instalments (September to July)

Tuition Fee (for 60 ECTS)

11 instalments (September to July)

Monthly

398,30 €

3% discount September

Single

4.298,07 €

Six-month payment plan
Payment per Semester 2146.44€
(2% discount September or February)

or

Monthly Payment 438.30€
September to January or February to June

Tuition Fee (for 30 ECTS)

5 instalments (September to January or February to June)

Monthly

483,30 €

2% discount September or February

Half-yearly

2.146,44 €

Tuition fee for 2nd year and beyond

50% of the curricular part

Note 1: After the deadlines, a fee of 934€ is due for each semester until the submission of the thesis (or 190€ per month, if the monthly modality was chosen).
Note 2: Candidates who only intend to submit the Thesis for defense: 5.490,00 euros, as provided for in no. 1 of article 33 of DL 65/2018.
Note 3: Single curricular modules are charged per ECTS (according to the price list in force)

Specific Conditions for Admission
Applications for admission to the cycle of studies leading to a doctoral degree may be made by those who meet the conditions laid down in DL 74/2006, 24th March, amended in DL 115/2013, 7th August and amended and republished by DL 63/2016, 13th September. Namely:
  1. Holders of a Master’s degree or legal equivalent in Law or related areas;
  2. Holders of a bachelor’s degree in Law or related areas, holding a particularly relevant academic or scientific curriculum vitae that is recognized as attesting the capacity to carry out this cycle of studies by the Scientific Council of Portucalense University;
  3. Holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum vitae that is recognized as attesting the capacity to carry out this cycle of studies by the Scientific Council of the Portucalense Infante D. Henrique University.
Selection/Seriation Criteria

The candidates for access to the 3rd cycle in Legal Sciences are selected and ranked by the Coordination Office of the study cycle, in descending order, according to the final classification calculated by applying the criteria and respective weighting presented in Annex II of these Regulations.

General Conditions for Application
Calendar 2024/2025
1st Phase Beginning End
Applications to the 1st Phase
19th February
1st April
Display of results
30th April
Claims
30th April
2nd May
Registrations
3rd May
10th May
2nd Phase (remaining vacancies) Beginning End
Applications to the 2nd Phase
11th May
13th September
Display of results
30th September
Claims
1st October
2nd October
Registrations
3rd October
10th October
3rd Phase (remaining vacancies) Beginning End
Applications to the 3rd Phase
11th October
21st October
Display of results
28th October
Claims
29th October
30th October
Registrations
31st October
7th November
Application Documents

The Application Process must be completed with

  1. Application form, duly completed;
  2. Documents proving that the candidate meets the conditions for candidacy;
  3. Originals or certified copies;
  4. Detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae;
  5. Identification document
    Up-to-date colour photograph;
  6. Other documents indicated in the regulations of the course to which the applicant is applying;
  7. Other documents that the candidate considers useful (namely a Letter of Motivation/Intent – draft for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and Counselling – and also required for the Doctorate in Business Administration). Motivation/Intent Letter – draft concerning the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and Counselling – and also required by the Doctorate in Business Science).

If you wish to apply for equivalences:

  • Application for Recognition and Creditation of Competences in accordance with regulations in force (including syllabus contents and hour loads of the subjects to which equivalence is to be requested and discriminative certificate (*) (**)with the grades obtained).

(*) These documents must be authenticated according to the legislation in force (Decree-Law 28 of 13/03/2000).

(**) The documents must be translated into Portuguese, whenever they are not issued in Portuguese, English, French or Spanish and stamped by the consular service or presented with the Hague Apostille affixed by the competent authority of the State from which the document originated. Adds 

Re-entry

Re-entries are requested to the Direction of Admission and Student Support Services, using the appropriate form.

Documentation for Re-entry application

  • Identification document;
  • passport type photo;
  • Application for recognition and creditation of competences, according to the regulations in force, in case the student intends to apply for the equivalence of competences other than those acquired in the course to which he/she re-enters.
Scholarships

The Doctoral Programme in Business Sciences of Universidade Portucalense has two scholarships (with a maximum duration of 48 months), funded by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), to be awarded to full-time students.

Universidade Portucalense also offers a set of scholarships for the doctoral programmes in Legal Sciences and in Clinical Psychology and Counselling that cover the tuition fees. All candidates to these doctoral programmes are automatically eligible for these scholarships after formal enrolment. The number of scholarships to be awarded, together with the award criteria will be defined in due time, in a specific dispatch.

Contacts

Admission Office

Enquiries regarding the application can be made by:
email (ingresso@upt.pt) or
Phone (800 270 201)

This year with the novelty of awarding three scholarships of tuition fee exemption to the candidates with the best absolute merit in the following criteria (see Rules of the study cycle):

  • Academic qualifications
  • Scientific production
  • Professional experience 
    Motivation letter

The scholarship holders will be selected, at the end of the enrolment process, from among the PhD students who have applied and enrolled for the first time.

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