Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Rome Tor Vergata offers a training course in "Public Order and Security: New Challenges between the Real World and the Cyber Dimension" through the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. This 8-month course (375 hours) is worth 15 credits.

Course Objectives

The primary objective of this course is to acquire skills through high-level university education, focusing on the critical issues in managing problems arising from the recent emergence of new rights globally. This involves balancing institutional duties and subjective protection. The course explores various thematic areas, including:

• Immigration
• Administrative police strategies for territorial control
• Protection of diversity
• Well-being in helping and assistance professions
• Metaverse
• Privacy
• Personal and functional identity
• Public order
• Public security
• Food and environmental security
• Context analysis and general and particular investigation

The ultimate goal of the course is to enable students to become aware protagonists in making daily strategic choices for first intervention.

Course Details

• Duration: 8 months (375 hours)
• Credits: 15
• Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
• University: University of Rome Tor Vergata
• Course Type: Training course
• Language: The course details are provided in Italian, but the program is described here in English as per the instructions.

Admission

The application deadline for the course has been extended, with the new deadline being September 10, 2025. The course is activated for the academic year 2024/2025 and is offered in a mixed mode in conjunction with the National Association of Police Officers (ANFP).

Research Areas

The course covers a wide range of research areas related to public order and security, including but not limited to:

• Strategic management of public spaces
• Cybersecurity and its implications on public security
• Human rights and their impact on policing strategies
• Environmental and food security
• The role of technology in modern policing

Conclusion

The "Public Order and Security: New Challenges between the Real World and the Cyber Dimension" course at the University of Rome Tor Vergata offers a comprehensive approach to understanding and addressing the complex issues surrounding public order and security in the modern era. With its mixed-mode delivery and collaboration with the ANFP, this course provides a unique opportunity for students to engage with both theoretical and practical aspects of public security.