Neurocognition and Language: aimed at graduates in the fields of Psychology, Life and Health Sciences (Biology, Pharmacy and the like) and Linguistics who wish to carry out research on a topic among those currently being studied in the Neurocognition and Language group at the University of Porto's Psychology Center. The research is aimed at complex cognitive processes, especially language (including dyslexia and written composition), communication, emotion and executive function, approached from a neurocognitive and translational perspective.

Psychology of Justice and Deviance: is intended for graduates in the areas of Social and Human Sciences who wish to research deviant behavior addressed in its biopsychosocial complexity. Dissertations are elaborated with focus on one of the following areas: a) comprehensive/explanatory of the drug phenomenon in urban context and sex work; b) interventions oriented to risk reduction and harm minimization; c) policies in the fields of drugs and sex work.

Child Development Psychology and Education – Child Protection and Rights: The thematic area of Child Protection and Rights is aimed at graduates and professionals in the areas of social and human sciences (psychology, social work, sociology, law, education, health, amongst others) with interests in the field of Child Protection and Rights. This thematic area focuses on research and intervention issues on protecting children at risk and danger and promoting their rights. It analyses children's experience, needs, and developmental trajectories, from a multidisciplinary perspective, focusing on issues related to parents and professionals in the area of protection, studying the family system and the contexts of foster and institutional care. It is a thematic area of Applied Research. Master's students will be involved in ongoing research projects in the Development and Education (DE) Group of the Psychology Centre of the University of Porto (CPUP; https://cpup.fpce.up.pt/de/ ) for their thesis project.

This master’s course on the thematic area of Child Protection and Rights is part of the European Network of Masters in Children's Rights (ENMCR - European Network of Masters in Children’s Rights). Classes are in Portuguese. Graduates from this Master Course will be competent in research and intervention on children's rights and protection, in different disciplinary areas, and may take on leadership positions in the defense of children's rights, in private, public, administrative, and non-governmental organizations.

For the 2024-2026 edition, which began in September 2024, the MTP has been organized into four Thematic Areas:

Neurocognition and Language: aimed at graduates in the fields of Psychology, Life and Health Sciences (Biology, Pharmacy and the like) and Linguistics who wish to carry out research on a topic among those currently being studied in the Neurocognition and Language group at the University of Porto's Psychology Center. The research is aimed at complex cognitive processes, especially language (including dyslexia and written composition), communication, emotion and executive function, approached from a neurocognitive and translational perspective.

Child Development Psychology and Education – Inclusive Education and Early Intervention: aimed at professionals with a first degree in Psychology, Education, Social Work or Intervention in Child and Adolescent Development. The syllabus focuses on understanding and research in the field of Inclusive Education and Early Intervention, Learning Difficulties, contemplating the approach in educational contexts (family and school) and community contexts throughout the life cycle.

Disaster and Trauma Psychology: aimed at professionals whose work involves acting in contexts of collective interaction (e.g. psychologists, civil protection technicians, local authority technicians, teachers, police officers, doctors, nurses, social workers, social and community intervention technicians, educators, managers, etc. ), where the existence of disturbed behaviour or a multi-victim catastrophe/crisis/disaster requires theoretical and practical knowledge of emotional stabilization, group behaviour management, identifying symptoms of psychological trauma in survivors and rescue/health professionals, stress management techniques for professionals, etc. In addition to content aimed at disaster and trauma work, specific areas such as working with children, suicide or social conflicts/extremism may also be covered.

Social Psychology: aimed at graduates in the fields of Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Social Education (and the like) who wish to carry out research on a topic among those currently being studied by the Social Psychology group at the Psychology Center of the University of Porto. The research is aimed at two perspectives of social psychology: 1) the psychosocial processes associated with the emergence of deviant behavior in social groups/society, social control mechanisms and their impact on social cohesion; 2) the psychosocial processes and processes of social influence associated with consumer behavior, particularly impulse consumption.