Presentation

The Department of History (DH) was officially established in 2002, although the scientific area of History has a long tradition of teaching and research at Iscte, where it has been present since 1973.

The Department of History offers a training and specialization path in Modern and Contemporary History, covering the three cycles of studies: Undergraduate's degree in Modern and Contemporary History, Master's degree in Modern and Contemporary History and PhD in Modern and Contemporary History. It also offers a complete path in the area of ​​International Studies, with undergraduate's, master's and doctorate degrees, taught in English. It also ensures the operation of the Master's in Cultural Studies and Management, the Master's in Art Markets, the Doctorate in History, Security and Defense Studies (in partnership with the Military Academy). DH The professors of the Department of History are also responsible for teaching several curricular units in courses in other Iscte departments.

History Department professors are part of research units where they develop relevant research within the scope of Modern and Contemporary History. The DH maintains a privileged relationship with the CEI - Centre for International Studies and the CIES - Centre for Research and Studies in Sociology, research units that comprise the majority of DH's professors. Research and applied History result in the implementation of various research projects, publications, scientific meetings and scientific dissemination activities. In this way, students are provided with contact with initiation into scientific research (1st cycle), guided research experiences (2nd cycle) and the development of research in History (3rd cycle).