The PhD Programme in History, Studies of Security and Defense is organized by Iscte-University Institute of Lisbon in partnership with the Military Academy. Its main objectives are to provide students with comprehensive and systematic knowledge in the fields of History, Defense and International Relations.
Students will attend the academic component of the course for two semesters, participating in seminars about the various disciplines relevant to the field that are lead by Iscte and Military Academy professors. After this period, doctoral cadidates will have three academic years to prepare their doctoral theses.
This PhD programme is the fruit of a partnership between Iscte and Military Academy, permitting its students to enjoy the best that the two institutions have to offer in terms of human resources and materials.
Students of the programme have come from diverse academic backgrounds (including History, Military Sciences, Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Management, Sociology and Anthropology), as well as a variety of professional careers (as soldiers, teachers, diplomats, journalists, and business owners).
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