The course covers the analysis of the most relevant topics in the history of modern political thought, as well as a careful exploration of some of the main issues of Political Philosophy today. The latter are organized into three core subjects: theories of justice; theories of recognition, and theories of democracy.

The faculty includes professors from the University of Minho, from universities of Spain, and from other universities in Europe and North America (list of professors here). Furthermore, this Master course has a global outlook benefiting from the international research networks and events promoted by the Centre for Ethics, Politics and Society, at the University of Minho.

The courses are taught in Portuguese, however the Master thesis can be written either in Portuguese or in English.

The PhD in the field of knowledge in Philosophy is a course with a duration of three years (180 ECTS), which allows the acquisition of solid knowledge through a rigorous methodological process typical of the Human Sciences. During the research, the doctoral student is accompanied, in a personalized way, by one or more supervisors. 
The Doctorate in Philosophy has a body of professors and researchers composed of specialists with established recognition in the national university system and a strong internationalization. There is also the possibility of resorting to co-supervision by professors/researchers, of recognized merit, outside the University of Minho.