Democracy in the 21st Century is an eight-semester program (240 ECTS). The first two semesters consist of six thematic seminars (10 ECTS each). The third semester includes a research methodology seminar (10 ECTS) and a thesis project preparation seminar (20 ECTS). The remaining five semesters are dedicated to research and the writing of the doctoral dissertation (150 ECTS).

1^st year, 1^st semester
Democratic Theories and Institutions (10 ECTS)
Ecological Crisis and Democracy (10 ECTS)
“Race” and Racism in Democratic Societies (10 ECTS)

2^nd year, 2^nd semester
Social Movements and Democracy (10 ECTS)
Public Policy and Civic Participation (10 ECTS)
Global Governance and Democracy (10 ECTS)

2^nd year, 1^st semester
Research Methodologies (10 ECTS)
Thesis Project (20 ECTS)

2^nd year, 2^nd semester, 3^rd and 4^th years
Thesis (150 ECTS)