This programme is taught in Portuguese.

9th Edition 2026/2027 | Online Learning

The Postgraduate Programme in Human Rights at the Universidade Católica Portuguesa of Porto is an online course that offers a multidisciplinary approach to human rights, integrating knowledge from the fields of Law, Psychology, Education and Social Economy.

This course is a joint initiative of the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Education and Psychology, and the Cross-Cutting Area of Social Economy, and is aimed at professionals who wish to deepen their skills in the promotion and protection of human rights, in both national and international contexts.

Objectives of the Postgraduate Programme in Human Rights

The Postgraduate Programme in Human Rights aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the main contemporary challenges relating to the protection and promotion of human rights through an interdisciplinary approach.

Throughout the programme, participants analyse topics such as human dignity, vulnerability, solidarity and diversity, combining theoretical reflection with practical application in different professional contexts. The programme seeks to develop skills that enable participants to understand, design, implement and evaluate projects in the field of human rights, promoting ethical, critical and socially responsible action.

In addition to the academic component, students will engage with professionals with practical experience in the field and gain knowledge of methodologies and tools for project design and management to develop initiatives in the field of human rights.

Who is this Postgraduate Course in Human Rights aimed at?

This postgraduate course is aimed at holders of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent academic qualification, regardless of their field of study, who wish to deepen their knowledge and develop skills in the promotion, protection and defence of human rights.

It is particularly suitable for professionals in the fields of Law, Education, Psychology, Social Economy, Public Administration, Non-Governmental Organisations, Health, Social Security and other sectors operating in contexts where human rights play a central role.