Degree objectives

The Sociocultural Animation Technician is a professional qualified to use appropriate scientific tools to get to know a community and/or a group and encourage them to become active participants in their own development, towards a process of continuous improvement and enrichment and in a logic of lifelong education. They work with all age groups (children, young people, adults and the elderly) using a range of social, educational, sporting, recreational and playful techniques, using them in the service of the project outlined with the individual, group, institution and/or community.

School

ESE - School of Education

Study mode

presencial - DayTime

Learning objectives and skills to be developed

To master knowledge from various areas of knowledge that allow an understanding of the complexity of the contexts and processes that govern the lives of communities, groups and individuals

To know and understand the genealogy of the historical processes of consolidation of the field of institutions and professions in the fields of Socio-cultural Animation and Social Work and to problematise their development.

Know and mobilise the pedagogical, psychological, sociological and anthropological foundations that underpin the work processes characteristic of socio-cultural animation and intervention.

Know the theories and methodologies that can be used to characterise and diagnose situations and contexts of socio-cultural animation and intervention.

Demonstrate the ability to work with and value people, families, groups, organisations and communities, their needs and circumstances.

Design, organise and manage socio-cultural animation projects individually and as part of a team (animation and leisure time, community intervention, leisure, social inclusion, ...).

Be able to take an investigative approach to the social and institutional environments in which they work.

Understand and mobilise the values and knowledge related to associative dynamism and entrepreneurship in the construction of appropriate voluntary, associative or business projects.

Career opportunities

Training of professionals of higher level in sectors that combine the animation with the social intervention in diverse contexts: childhood, youth, adulthood, old age; Justice, social welfare, culture, education; sociocultural animation.

Course coordinator

Luís Carlos Rodrigues dos Santos

Recognition of prior learning

Recognition of prior learning is carried out in accordance with the Academic Regulations of the Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal.

Admission requirements

Admission Exams
One of the following combinations:
11 History
or
18 Portuguese
or
11 History
18 Portuguese
or
02 Biology and Geology
18 Portuguese
or
06 Philosophy
18 Portuguese

Minimum Scores
Application score: 100 points
Admission exams: 95 points

Calculation Formula
High school GPA: 50%
Entrance exams: 50%

Other admission pathways:
- Re-entry and Transfer Programs between Institutions/Courses;
- Special Admission Exam for Vocational Diploma Holders;
- Special Admission Exam for CTeSP Certificate Holders;
- Special Admission Exam for Applicants Over 23 Years of Age;
- Special Admission Exam for Holders of Other Higher Education Degrees;
- Special Admission Exam for International Students.

The information provided does not replace consultation of the Directorate-General for Higher Education (DGES) website and/or the application page.

Qualification requirements

30 course units successfully completed

Legal framework and accreditation

Despacho n.º 3140/2022 de 14 de março de 2022