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APPLICATION GUIDELINES
MA IN CULTURE STUDIES
2016/2017
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APPLICATION TO THE MASTERS PROGRAM IN CULTURE STUDIES
THE LISBON CONSORTIUM – SCHOOL OF HUMAN SCIENCES
2016/18
INTAKES:
• SEPTEMBER 2016 • FEBRUARY 2017
APPLICATION DATES:
• SEPTEMBER INTAKE
- 1ST PHASE: from March 16 to June 3 - 2ND PHASE: from June 6 to July 20
(The University will be closed from August 16 to August 29)
• FEBRUARY INTAKE
- From October 3 to November 30 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
• BA Degree, preferably in a related field of studies (Humanities and Social Sciences); • English Language Certificate attained in the last 2 years (IELTS 7.0 minimum; TOEFL 100 + minimum 24 in
all skills; Cambridge Advanced Certificate B; Cambridge Proficiency; CEFR B2/C1) o Candidates without Language Certificate can take a test at the Catholic University
Cost: 50€ Dates: (written: January 23, 2017; oral: January 24, 2017);
• Interview (interviews can be held through Skype). ADMISSION INTERVIEWS:
On a rolling basis
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POSTING OF RESULTS:
• SEPTEMBER INTAKE
- 1ST PHASE: June 9, 2016 - 2ND PHASE: July 25, 2016
• FEBRUARY INTAKE
- December 15, 2016
REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT:
• SEPTEMBER INTAKE
- 1ST PHASE: June 14-15, 2016 - 2ND PHASE: July 26-27, 2016
• FEBRUARY INTAKE
- January 26-27, 2017 DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR APPLICATION:
• Application Form; • Motivation letter (max. 3.000 characters) introducing yourself to the Selection Committee, explaining why
you have chosen this program and why you would be a good fit; • Curriculum Vitae; • Copy of identification document (Passport or ID card); • 1 Passport size photo [printed photo should be presented upon registration]; • Vaccination record (tetanus vaccine updated) [to be presented upon registration]; • Certificate of English skills attained in the last 2 years (except for native speakers); • Copy of Transcript of Records [original documents should be presented upon registration].
For degrees earned abroad, Transcripts and Certificates must duly translated into Portuguese (if not in English, French, or Spanish).
NOTE: Applicants may include other documents they consider relevant to the application. APPLICATION PROCESS:
• Send all required documents to both [email protected] and [email protected], together with the proof of payment of the Application Fee (80.00€).
• Proof of payment (including the name of the applicant, passport number or NIF, and MA Program applied to) should also be sent to: Hugo Brandão [email protected].
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PAYMENT OF APPLICATION FEE: Payment may be made through bank transfer with the following reference:
BANK NAME: Millennium BCP
IBAN: PT50 0033 0000 0000 6812 0200 5
BIC/SWIFT: BCOMPTPL
NOTE: any bank charges incurred are the responsibility of the Applicant. National Candidates can pay the Application Fee through MB – Pagamento de Serviços. Please request a reference to Hugo Brandão [email protected]. START OF ACADEMIC YEAR:
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 (START OF SECOND SEMESTER – February 6) TIMETABLES:
Available online at the beginning of August. All classes take place from 18h30 to 21h30, unless otherwise indicated. TUITION AND OTHER FEES:
• Application Fee: 80€ (if updated in May, the difference must be paid upon registration).
• Registration and 1st enrollment: 330€ + 396€ (1st installment of payment plan referring to September)
• Tuition fees for FIRST YEAR – Curricular Year (5 installments per semester): 13.20€/ECTS
o 13.20€ x number of monthly credits = monthly fee
Example: 13.20€ x 30 ECTS = 396€ per month (total of 3960€ in the first year)
• 2nd enrollment: 260€
• Tuition fees for SECOND YEAR – Dissertation, Project, or Internship (5 installments per
semester): 9.50€/ECTS
o 9.50€ x number of monthly credits = monthly fee
Example: 9.50€ x 30 ECTS = 285€ per month (total of 2850€ in the second year)
NOTE: All Fees may be subject to minor changes – they are usually updated every year in May. INFORMATION REQUESTS: Prof. Dr. Diana Gonçalves Executive Coordinator – Admissions and Academics E-mail: [email protected] | [email protected]
