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Have you ever wondered about the benefits and challenges of culturally diverse societies and what happens when people from different cultures meet? What the contemporary expressions of social exclusion are based on perceived differences concerning a myriad of social categories (e.g., gender, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation)? How we can manage social diversity and promote positive relations at work, in school and in society? These are fundamental questions for psychological scientists and practitioners who aim to contribute to inclusive, equitable, and sustainable societies.
According to America Psychological Association (APA) 2022 Trends Report, psychologists are on high demand, and the roles in organizations recruiting the field of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are one of the fast growing, with an increase of 71% between 2015 and 2020 (LinkedIn Talent Blog, Sept. 2, 2020).
The Master of Psychology of Intercultural Relations (MPIR) is an international 2-year programme (120 ECTS), delivered in English, which addresses these and other related questions through the framework of social and cultural psychology. The first year includes 5 obligatory and 5 optional courses covering a wide range of advanced topics. Completing the first year (60 ECTS) grants the student with the option to acquire a Diploma of Postgraduate Studies in the Psychology of Intercultural Relations. The second year includes the thesis and a 300h curricular internship in a (inter)national partner organization.
The programme is led by a team of internationally recognized teachers and researchers, who follow a student-centered approach and embrace diversity within the classroom as a core element in their teaching approach. Since 2013, the master has welcomed students from over 20 countries and 5 continents. The programme is an excellent choice for anyone worldwide who is interested in social issues and culture -- be it Bachelor students or professionals who have a degree in psychology and wish to complete their training at master level. The MPIR curriculum follows the guidelines of the European Training Diploma in Psychology (EuroPsy - proposed by the European Federation of Psychologists' Associations).
The MPRI is fully accredited by the national accreditation agency A3ES and is part of the Department of Psychology at Iscte, and It's also linked to LAPSO the Psychology Lab and the research centre Cis-ISCTE, which has been rated as Excellent by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology in 2020. Courses that are offered in the first semester of the MPRI are also part of the European Joint Master Global-MINDS which was selected for funding within the Erasmus+ framework by the European Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) from 2016 to 2021.
We are very much looking forward to receiving your application. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions.
2026/2027
| Unidades curriculares | Semester | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Data Analysis Methods Parte Escolar > Optional Courses > Data Analysis | 1 | 6.0 |
| Cultural Psychology * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Psychology of Intercultural Contact and Communication * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Qualitative Data Analysis in Psychology Parte Escolar > Optional Courses > Data Analysis | 1 | 6.0 |
| Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination: Advanced Topics * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Conflict Negotiation and Mediation * | 2 | 6.0 |
| Research Methods in Psychology II * | 2 | 6.0 |
Recommended optative
Optional courses will only be held if they achieve a minimum number of enrollments.
01696 - Diversity and Intercultural Relations in School Context
00730 - Qualitative Methods in Psychology
00624 - Advanced Research Methods in Psychology
01697 - Individual and Cultural Diversity Competencies Development
| Unidades curriculares | Semester | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Internship in the Psychology of Intercultural Relations * | 1 | 30.0 |
| Master Dissertation in Psychology of Intercultural Relations Final Work | 1 | 30.0 |
| Master Project in Psychology of Intercultural Relations Final Work | 1 | 30.0 |
Recommended optative
Optional courses will only be held if they achieve a minimum number of enrollments.
01696 - Diversity and Intercultural Relations in School Context
00730 - Qualitative Methods in Psychology
00624 - Advanced Research Methods in Psychology
01697 - Individual and Cultural Diversity Competencies Development
2025/2026
According to the results of the latest survey of former students, the level of employment of new Iscte graduates in Psychology, 12 months after graduation is approximately 95%. A Master’s degree in the Psychology of Intercultural Relations is valuable in several career paths:
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| Round | Start Date | End Date | Vacancies | Application fee | Reservation fee | candidacy.reservation_fee_international |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st round | Mestrado/Master | 2025-12-15 09:30 | 2026-01-14 17:00 | 20 | 70.00 € | 350.00 € | 500.00 € |
| 2nd round | Mestrado/Master | 2026-01-15 09:30 | 2026-02-25 17:00 | 10 | 70.00 € | 350.00 € | 500.00 € |
| 3rd round | Mestrado/Master | 2026-02-26 09:30 | 2026-04-06 17:00 | 5 | 70.00 € | 350.00 € | 500.00 € |
Holders of the following qualifications may apply to the Master in Psychology of Intercultural Relations:
SELECTION AND RANKING CRITERIA
Evaluation criteria and other usefull information about the aplication available HERE.
DOCUMENTS
The application is made exclusively online. The following documents are mandatory:
*Applicants still completing the bachelor degree must upload a declaration of honor (draft available on the platform) as an alternative to the diploma.
Applicants who do not submit the above-mentioned documents will be transferred to the next round. The applicant that does not provide the missing documentation by the end of the subsequent application stage will be excluded.