Program Overview
The Cultural Diplomacy at Universit\xc3\xa0 Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (UCSC) Italy is a Master programme in Humanities over 12 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 humanities. 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 Cultural Diplomacy 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 10,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 10,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Roma, Italy
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Cultural Diplomacy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Global issues and public diplomacy: Historical and comparative approaches
- International economic policies and organizations
- Models of cultural diplomacy: Global/European/National policies and practices
- Cultural diplomacy: Arts and entertainment
- Nation branding and strategic narratives
- Digital diplomacy: Technologies and new media in the new public diplomacy
- Online communication strategies and global online reputation
- Soft power: Arts and entertainment in global communication
- Team building & soft skills workshop (communication management, teamwork and collaboration, problem solving and conflict resolution)
- Field projects
- Internship
- Final exam
- The Master offers internships with major firms dedicated to design, fashion and the arts.
- Federica Olivares, Cultural Diplomacy Specialist
- Gail Lord, Lord Cultural Resources
- Gerald Giaquinta, University of Southern California
- Vittorio Emanuele Parsi, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Program-specific entry requirements
- Completion of at least an undergraduate degree, obtained after a minimum of 3 years of study (180 ECTS), in the following disciplinary areas: Political science, International relations, Public policy, Social sciences, International law, Humanities, Visual and performing Arts, Arts management etc;
- Universit\xc3\xa0 Cattolica will evaluate candidates\xc2\x92 academic and personal backgrounds and decide if they meet the specific conditions for admission to the chosen graduate program.;
- Work experiences in companies and institutions such as NGOs, Public administration, Non-profit organizations, etc., preferably with an international dimension, will be positively evaluated.
General admission requirements
- Completion of at least an undergraduate degree, obtained after a minimum of 3 years of study (180 ECTS), with the exception of the Master in Economics and Finance
- The undergraduate degree must be obtained before the start of the program
- Universit\xc3\xa0 Cattolica will evaluate candidates\xc2\x92 academic and personal background and decide if they meet the specific conditions for admission to the chosen graduate program
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 10,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 10,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 10,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 10,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Universit\xc3\xa0 Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (UCSC) Italy 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 Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (UCSC)
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (UCSC)
Milan, Italy
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Schools are the schools (facoltà) within the Italian university Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore granting undergraduate and graduate degrees.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-06-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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