University Of Saint Joseph
Macau, China
About
The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) is an international university in Macau, China, with deep traditions in intercultural exchange and dedication to sustainability and academic excellence. We invite you to explore and be a part of our global community.
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Programs
Architecture
This programme will prepare you for a career as a professional architect.
The Master of Architecture provides students with the opportunity to expand their creative abilities, technical skills, and professional knowledge necessary to become effective and respected architects in Macao and on the world stage.
Communication and Media
The Master of Communication and Media provides students with the tools necessary for academic and commercial research in the field of communication sciences. Technical and practical topics are covered, ranging from audio-visual production to online digital publishing techniques, reflecting upon the entire range of modern platforms from print to social media.
This programme embraces the core values of morality and ethics, which are responsible for human decisions and actions at an individual, communal, societal, and at the global level and it addresses topics dealing with the interrelationship between media, cultures, and different forms of social organisations.
Community Development
This programme trains leaders in developing people and the relational environment for socially sustainable communities.
The Master of Community Development focuses on the identification, allocation, and effective use of neighbourhood resources, such as people, formal and informal social groups and leadership structures, economic and financial conditions, and on the mobilisation of these resources to bring the community to a higher level of development. This programme trains students in the major theoretical and practical approaches to the development of communities.
Counselling and Psychotherapy
This programme trains students in psychological counselling skills from an integrative psychotherapy approach.
The Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy provides students with both the knowledge and skills to become an effective psychological counsellor. The programme presents different perspectives and orientations within the field of counselling as well as mental health assessment fundamentals. Counselling skills from a range of therapeutic areas are explored and opportunities to practice these skills are provided.
Design
This programme will prepare students for a career as a designer in professional fields related to Interactive Design, User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX).
The Master of Design (Specialisation in Interactive Design) introduces interactivity as a core subject. When undertaking this programme, students develop a skill-set to solve problems and formulate models to improve the experience of interaction between humans and digital systems. This programme is aimed at designers (product, graphic, or digital) and related professionals who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills. Students are presented with the opportunity to study with scholars and designers from internationally acknowledged schools such…
Environmental Sciences and Management
This programme provides a solid foundation in concepts and methods of environmental sciences critical to providing solutions to ongoing environmental challenges.
The Master of Environmental Sciences and Management aims to respond to the growing worldwide demand for highly qualified professionals in Environmental Sciences and Management in both the private and public sectors. This demand is particularly evident in China and the Greater Bay Area which surrounds Macao. The programme comprises research and management-based modules. Students are trained to be professionals that have mastered specific concepts and methods of environmental sciences, and that are also able to implement environmental solutions in…
Government Studies
This programme aims to convey the systematic process of political development and management, as well as governmental structures and practices in regional, national, and global contexts.
The Master of Government Studies offers theoretical and practical leadership training for a new generation of government officials and civil servants, enabling them to understand and manage the effects of global changes, crises, disputes, and reforms.
History and Heritage Studies
This programme is an interdisciplinary degree that connects the fields of History, Cultural History, and Heritage Studies.
The Master of History and Heritage Studies provides students with a deep and nuanced understanding of the historical-cultural configuration of Macao, the Pearl River Delta, and of aspects of East and Southeast Asia at large. Students acquire fundamental skills in historical and cultural research, as well as the management and conservation of cultural patrimony. Students have the opportunity to participate in hands-on fieldwork activities in historical sites, with a particular concentration on the History and Cultural Heritage of Macao and the Pearl River…
Lusophone and International Public Law
This programme aims to deliver knowledge of international legal practice with a focus on Lusophone law.
The Master of Lusophone and International Public Law is innovative and hands-on, catering to both professional and non-professional legal petitioners. This programme has been co-designed by an experienced international academic team at USJ and the Catholic University of Portugal (UCP) and is co-delivered with UCP’s Faculty of Law. In the programme, students learn from instructors with backgrounds in European civil law, administrative law, commercial law, comparative law, political science, and geoeconomics.
Neuroscience and Behaviour
This internationally accredited Europe-Asia programme offers a multidisciplinary approach where students learn about modern concepts and theories and are trained in advanced methods in the emerging field of neuroscience and behaviour.
The Master of Neuroscience and Behaviour is an internationally accredited programme jointly offered by the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) in Macao and Instituto Universitário de Ciências Psicológicas, Sociais e da Vida (ISPA-IU), in Portugal.
The first year of studies takes place in Macao and in the second year students will take two advanced modules in Portugal and develop their dissertation either in Portugal or in Macao. Upon its successful conclusion, students will…
Organisational Psychology
The Master of Organisational Psychology trains professionals to increase workplace productivity and job satisfaction in organisations and businesses. Combining business and psychology, a background in organisational psychology enhances management and organisational leadership capacity to make informed decisions and to address workplace challenges.
Philosophy
This programme is designed for those who wish to explore cross-cultural issues and join the dialogue between distinct philosophical traditions.
The Master of Philosophy focuses on compared philosophies, which considers the ideas and ways of thinking from different cultures in order to deepen mutual understanding and to discover new ways of solving problems. In the first year, students learn academic writing and research methods as well as how to reflect on different approaches to issues of ethics, aesthetics and theories of knowledge and interpretation. In the second year, students continue to deepen their knowledge and skills through research seminars and…
Religious Studies
This programme explores the spiritual and religious values in various philosophical and religious traditions.
The Master of Religious Studies teaches research methodologies and approaches to understanding Asian religions. Historical developments and contexts of religions are explored and their practices and beliefs compared. Christianity, as a religion originally from Asia, is set in dialogue with religions from China, India and Japan, as well as the Islamic faith with a view towards deeper mutual understanding and relating. In the second year, students prepare a dissertation integrating their understanding and knowledge of the field of Religious Studies.
Social Work
This programme equips students with the knowledge, attitude, and skills needed to advance social work practice.
The Master of Social Work addresses a wide range of social issues related to the social work profession, integrating international standards and local experiences. The programme offers a broad range of topics associated with social work practice and human services that draw on evidence-based research and a strong interdisciplinary focus. Students will gain knowledge of social policies, social work theories, social practice models, research, interventions, and develop skills and competencies to work in the social work field.
Education
This programme focuses on major aspects of education, exploring current issues and trends in inclusive education and school management and leadership.
The Master of Education (MEd) aims to advance and consolidate scholarship in leadership, inclusive education, and curriculum development through coursework. The programme offers two specialisations: Special Needs and Inclusive Education and School Management and Leadership.
