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This Bachelor's Degree prepares you to understand and engage with a changing world by combining Political Science, Economics, and Sociology. You will learn to analyse complex problems, interpret data, and develop solutions to real-world challenges faced by organisations and society.
Why choose this degree?
We live in a constantly changing world, shaped by political, economic, social, and technological factors. Understanding and engaging with increasingly complex societies requires an interdisciplinary approach. The Bachelor’s Degree in Politics, Economics, and Society combines theoretical and empirical knowledge.
Through active teaching methodologies and a strong practical component, students develop critical thinking, analytical skills, and technical competencies to understand and engage meaningfully with society. In their final year, they can further explore their interests through elective courses, preparing themselves for various career paths or for further study.
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By the end of the degree, you will be prepared to:
| Unidades curriculares | Semester | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Work with Artificial Intelligence Optional Courses > Transversal Skills | 1 | 2.0 |
| Critical Thinking Optional Courses > Transversal Skills | 1 | 2.0 |
| Introduction to Economics | 1 | 6.0 |
| Introduction to Political Science | 1 | 6.0 |
| Introduction to Sociology | 1 | 6.0 |
| Mathematics | 1 | 6.0 |
| Public Speaking with Drama Techniques Optional Courses > Transversal Skills | 1 | 2.0 |
| Microeconomics | 2 | 6.0 |
| Microsociology | 2 | 6.0 |
| Political Theory: Classical and Modern Authors | 2 | 6.0 |
| Principles of Data Analysis | 2 | 6.0 |
| Work, Organizations and Technology | 2 | 6.0 |
Recommended elective
Students may choose from all elective courses offered by Iscte's undergraduate schools.
| Unidades curriculares | Semester | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| History of Capitalism and Democracy | 1 | 6.0 |
| Inferential Statistics | 1 | 6.0 |
| Macroeconomics | 1 | 6.0 |
| Macrosociology | 1 | 6.0 |
| Political Theory: Contemporary Authors | 1 | 6.0 |
| Comparing Political Systems | 2 | 6.0 |
| Econometrics | 2 | 6.0 |
| Programming Fundamentals | 2 | 6.0 |
| Sociology of Globalization | 2 | 6.0 |
| States and Markets | 2 | 6.0 |
Recommended elective
Students may choose from all elective courses offered by Iscte's undergraduate schools.
| Unidades curriculares | Semester | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 1 | 6.0 |
| Readings in Politics, Economics and Society I | 1 | 6.0 |
| Research Methods in Social Sciences | 1 | 6.0 |
| Applied Project in Politics, Economy and Society | 2 | 6.0 |
| Readings in Politics, Economics and Society II | 2 | 6.0 |
| Technology, Economy and Society | 2 | 6.0 |
Recommended elective
Students may choose from all elective courses offered by Iscte's undergraduate schools.
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A national candidate (or equivalent) is considered to be the one who:
A national or equivalent candidate competes for higher education through the National Competition for Access – National Call, managed entirely by the Directorate General for Higher Education (DGES). See here. That is, the application is not submitted or analyzed by Iscte, but by DGES.
1 Apart from the spouse, the unmarried partner is also eligible if accompanied by documentary evidence. | 2 Children over the age of 21 who remain dependent on the Portuguese/EU/EEA citizen or his/her spouse are also eligible. | 3 Children who live with the Portuguese/EU/EEA citizen or his/her spouse are also eligible.
One of the following combinations: 04 Economics or 09 Geography or 17 Applied Mathematics for Social Sciences 18 Portuguese or 09 Geography 17 Applied Mathematics for Social Sciences or 11 History 17 Applied Mathematics for Social Sciences or 06 Philosophy 17 Applied Mathematics for Social Sciences or 04 Economics 19 Mathematics A or 04 Economics 18 Portuguese
| Entrance examinations minimum score | Minimum application score | Formula for calculating the application score |
|---|---|---|
| 95 | 100 | Secondary school average 50% + Entrance examination average 50% |
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | 697.00 € |
| Year 2 | 697.00 € |
| Year 3 | 697.00 € |
An international candidate is considered to be one who:
An international candidate wishing to apply for an Iscte programme competes through a Special Competition, managed by Iscte – University Institute of Lisbon. In other words, the application is presented and analyzed by the Iscte, through the Candidature Analysis Commission of the undergraduate programme for which the candidate has applied.
International candidates who meet the respective screening and selection criteria available for consultation here (see under ranking and admission criteria), may apply for this Special Contest.
National international candidates from China should also consult this page.
International candidates who are nationals of Brazil should also consult this page.
The application is online, on our Fénix academic management platform.
To learn more about the application process, and to move forward with yours, please consult this page.
The enrolment and registration of candidates who have applied for the programme is subject to the payment of the registration fee.
The tuition applied to international students is available on the programme presentation page. The tuition fees regulations are mandatory to read and available here.
| Round | Start Date | End Date | Vacancies | Application fee | Reservation fee outside EU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st round | Licenciatura/Undergraduate - International Student | 2025-12-15 09:30 | 2026-01-14 17:00 | 2 | 70.00 € | 1200.00 € |
| 2nd round | Licenciatura/Undergraduate - International Student | 2026-01-15 09:30 | 2026-02-25 17:00 | 70.00 € | 1200.00 € | |
| 3rd round | Licenciatura/Undergraduate - Estudante Internacional | 2026-02-26 09:30 | 2026-04-06 17:00 | 70.00 € | 1200.00 € | |
| 4th round | Licenciatura/Undergraduate - Estudante Internacional | 2026-04-07 09:30 | 2026-05-13 17:00 | 70.00 € | 1200.00 € | |
| 5th round | Licenciatura/Undergraduate - Estudante Internacional | 2026-05-14 09:30 | 2026-06-24 17:00 | 70.00 € | 1200.00 € |
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1st Year | 7000.00 € |
| 2nd Year | 7000.00 € |
| 3rd Year | 7000.00 € |
See the previous tab "International Candidate".
The application to this competition follows a previous stage of registration in the M23 tests, which are mandatory at Iscte, typically in July. Candidates who meet all the following conditions can apply for these tests:
Learn more here (Webpage in Portuguese).
The Special Competition for Holders of Double Certification Courses of Secondary Level and Specialized Artistic Courses is intended for candidates who meet all the following conditions:
This special contest is intended for candidates who meet all the following conditions:
Learn more here (Webpage in Portuguese).
This special contest is intended for candidates who meet all the following conditions:
Learn more here (Webpage in Portuguese)
If you are unsure about your candidates profile, please fill in the contact form.
What are the professional opportunities for this programme?
Graduates in Politics, Economy and Society will be particularly qualified to develop their professional careers in contexts such as:
What is the employability of this programme?
This bachelor’s degree program provides students with the fundamental theoretical and methodological tools needed to pursue careers related to the core academic disciplines (Political Science, Economics, and Sociology). The large number of elective courses offered toward the end of the program (accounting for 20% of the degree curriculum) allows students to specialize according to their individual interests and preferences.
Graduates may also pursue master’s degree studies in these areas, as well as in the field of digital technologies (for which it is advisable to prioritize technology-related courses when selecting electives in the third year of the program).