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Admission requirements
The Master programme builds upon a first degree such as a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification in a related field (e.g. Social Work, Sociology).
The final grade must be a minimum of C+ or equivalent and proven by certificates. Preliminary transcripts are acceptable when applying, but the final degree certificate is required before the start of the programme.
Preference will be given to applicants who can document knowledge of Family Social Work and empirical methods. Modules completed at the undergraduate level, papers, essays and examination results are considered valid documentation. Preference will also be given to qualified applicants who, in addition, have relevant professional experience.
Language requirements
Applicants whose native language is not English or whose undergraduate instruction was not in English must demonstrate proficiency in English by the application deadline. Candidates from the MFamily partnership European countries must demonstrate a Level 4 out of a possible Level 6 in English on their senior high school transcript. Acceptable tests of English language competence are:
| Test | Validity | Minimum score required |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL-PBT (paper-based) |
2 years
|
570
|
| TOEFL-CBT (computer-based) |
2 years
|
230
|
| TOEFL – iBT (Internet-based) |
2 years
|
88
|
| IELTS (International English Language Test) |
2 years
|
6.5
|
| APIEL (Advanced Placement International English Language) |
2 years
|
3.0
|
| MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) |
2 years
|
85
|
| Cambridge Proficiency Examination |
5 years
|
C
|
| Cambridge Advanced English Test |
5 years
|
B
|
Selection process and criteria
The Consortium Committee appoints a Selection Board consisting of one committee member per partner institution (summing up to four board members). Based on the documents provided the Consortium Committee, the Selection Board compiles a ranking list of applicants. The candidates final score will be obtained through the following criteria:
|
Criterion | Minimum score required* | Maximum score* | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Level of academic qualification |
2
|
3
|
30%
|
|
Relevance of academic qualification |
1
|
3
|
20%
|
|
Relevance and level of research experience |
1
|
3
|
15%
|
|
Relevance and level of professional experience |
0
|
3
|
15%
|
|
Statement of Purpose |
1
|
3
|
10%
|
|
Proficiency in second/third language |
1
|
3
|
10%
|
*(3 points = excellent; 2 points = very good; 1 point = good; 0 points = weak/not pertinent/not available)
A ranking list of applicants is compiled based on the weighted average of all board members’ vote. In case of equal qualification the female applicant or applicant with special needs is preferred.
Admission procedure
The Consortium Committee Selection Board will select the students to be awarded with an Erasmus Mundus scholarship based on the list compiled and in accordance with Erasmus Mundus guidelines. After approving the Selection Board’s decision the Consortium Committee immediately informs Lisbon University Institute’s admissions office of the ranking list compiled. Successful applicants will receive notification of acceptance from the Lisbon University Institute as well as a Letter of Acceptance from the MUNDUSFAMILY Consortium Committee. The notification of acceptance contains a deadline by which the applicant must register for the programme. If this deadline is not met, the notification of acceptance will be null and void. If a number of places is still available after the deadline for registration expired, a corresponding number of applicants, who did not initially receive notification of acceptance, will be admitted according to the ranking order achieved. The admission procedure will be closed by 15th June annually. Applicants who are not accepted will receive a notification of rejection together with a statement of the right to appeal.
Privacy Statement
The Educational, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) updated its'provisions for the processing of personal data' in the context of the 'Erasmus Mundus Programme' and 'Erasmus+ Programme'. Please find the full Privacy Statement document under the following link:
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus/funding/documents/Privacy_statement_EMT.pdf
Candidates/Applicants should be informed that if they are selected (proposed for a scholarship/fellowship, put on the reserve list or enrolled on a self-paying basis) their data may be used for the purposes of evaluating the programmes, efficiently manage the projects, and producing statistics. Data could be made available to the EACEA, the European Commission, the European External Action Service staff, as well as to other stakeholders of the Erasmus+ programme, such as Erasmus+ National Agencies, National Erasmus+ Offices and the Erasmus Mundus Student and Alumni Association.
