Program Overview
The Global Politics and International Relations (GPR) at University of Macerata 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 Global Politics and International Relations (GPR) 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 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 1,537 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,537 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Macerata, Italy
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Global Politics and International Relations (GPR) programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Comparative Government and Politics of West and East Europe
- A foreign language
- Project Cycle Management for International Development
- Cooperation
- International Marketing
- Comparative Political Economy
- European Union Institutions and Policies
- History of International Relations
- Development Economics
- A foreign language
- International Trade Law and WTO rules
- Human Rights and Constitutional Adjudication or International Organization\x92s Law
- Elective Course
- Quantitative Methods for Economics
- Comparative Government and Politics of West and East Europe
- A foreign language
- Project Cycle Management for International Development Cooperation
- International Trade and Investment: issues and policies
- International Marketing
- European Union Institutions and Policies
- Development Economics
- A foreign language
- International Business Strategy
- International Trade Law and WTO rules
- Elective Course
- Comparative Government and Politics of West and East Europe
- A foreign language
- Project Cycle Management for International Development Cooperation o
- Development Economics or Quantitative Methods for Economics
- Comparative Political Economy
- European Union Institutions and Policies
- History of International Relations
- A foreign language
- Food Law and Policies
- Human Rights and Constitutional Adjudication
- Globalization and Theories of Justice
- International Organization\x92s Law or
- Human Rights in the International Legal Order
- Elective Course
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
All students aiming to enrol the GPR Master\'s degree have to meet the following admission requirements:
- knowledge of English language: a B2 level of the CEFR is required (Cambridge B2, TOEFL 87, IELTS 6.5, BULATS 75, Unicert level II, CLES 2, CET4 and so on)
- three-year Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in Political Science as well as equivalent qualification or acquisition, during the undergraduate degree program, of at least 6 credits (ECTS) in at least 2 of the following subject areas:
- Law
- Political Science and Sociology
- Historical/Political and Philosophy
- Economics and Statistics
- Linguistic
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 1,537 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,537 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 1,537 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,537 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Macerata 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 Macerata
University of Macerata
Macerata, Italy
University of Macerata (Università degli Studi di Macerata) is a historic public research university in Macerata, Marche, Italy, founded in 1290, making it one of the oldest universities in the...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-26
- Language English
- Duration 24 months