Program Overview

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Program Overview

The University of Genoa offers a Master's Degree program in International Relations, codified as 11935. This program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of international relations, including the history, politics, economics, and sociology of global interactions.

Program Details

• Duration: 2 years
• CFU: 120
• Class: LM-52 R - International Relations
• Access: Open access, but with a required entrance exam
• Location: Genoa
• Language: English and Italian
• Teaching Method: Conventional
• Coordinator: Andrea Catanzaro
• Department: Department of Political and International Sciences - DiSPI

Curriculum

The program is structured into three curricula:

• Diritti fondamentali e difesa dell'ambiente (Fundamental Rights and Environmental Defense)
• Security and International Relations (in English)
• Relazioni internazionali e studi europei (International Relations and European Studies)

Learning Objectives

Students will acquire knowledge and skills in:

• The history of international relations
• International law and institutions
• Political science, including peace-keeping and security studies
• Economics, with a focus on international trade and development
• Sociology, including the study of global phenomena and international migrations
• Statistics, for the analysis of social, political, and economic data
• Foreign languages, with an emphasis on the languages used in international relations

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program can pursue careers in:

• International organizations and institutions
• Government agencies, including diplomatic services
• Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) focused on human rights, environmental protection, and international development
• Private companies with international operations
• Research centers and academic institutions

Research Areas

The program covers a wide range of research areas, including:

• International relations theory
• Global governance and international institutions
• Human rights and international law
• Peace-keeping and conflict resolution
• International political economy
• Environmental protection and sustainable development

Admission Requirements

• Entrance Exam: Required for all applicants
• Language Proficiency: English and Italian language skills are necessary for the program
• Academic Background: A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., political science, international relations, economics, law) is required

Tuition Fees

Information on tuition fees is available through the University's administrative offices.

International Mobility

The program offers opportunities for international mobility, including:

• Erasmus+ programs for study and internship abroad
• International internships and research projects
• Summer schools in Europe and beyond

Contacts

For more information, please contact the School of Social Sciences or the Department of Political and International Sciences.