Program Overview
The International Relations and Diplomatic Affairs at University of Bologna is a MA programme in Social Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International Relations and Diplomatic Affairs programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Italy and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 3,059 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,059 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Forlì, Italy
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Relations and Diplomatic Affairs programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Globalization, States And Markets\', \'International Relations Of East Asia\', \'Quantitative Methods For Social Research\', \'International Contracts In Global Markets\', \'International Finance And Governance (I.c.)\', \'Introduction To Finance\', \'Corporate Governance\', \'Politics Of The World Economy\', \'French I\', \'German I\', \'Economics Of Competition Policy\', \'Final Examination\', \'International Business\', \'Decision Making Models And Institutional Change\', "History Of Soviet Union\'s And Russian Foreign Policy", \'International Business Law\', \'Political Economy Of Welfare Systems\', \'Topics In International Trade\', \'Pan-european Security\', \'Political Economy Of Transition\', \'Post-socialist Transition And Eu Enlargement Eastwards\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be admitted to the program, a candidate must:
1) hold a first cycle degree in one of the subject areas establoished in the Call for application.
2) hold one of\nthe certificates, issued no more than 2 years prior to the\napplication deadlines, listed in the call for application. If students don\xc2\x92t hold \xc2\xa0any certification they have to pass an exam scheduled at the Linguistic Center.
3) have suitable personal preparation assessed by:
- \xc2\xa0written test for Italian, EU candidates and Non\nEU candidates with equivalent status to EU candidates;
- Skype interview for Non EU candidates residing\nabroad.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,059 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,059 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 3,059 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,059 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Bologna directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Bologna
University of Bologna
Bologna, Italy
University of Bologna (Università di Bologna) is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world, founded in 1088 in Bologna, Italy, and widely regarded as the birthplace of the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2014-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-10
- Language English
- Duration 24 months