Program Overview
The Italian Studies at University of Bologna is a MA programme in Humanities taught in English, Italian, 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 Italian Studies 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
- Language of instruction: English, Italian
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 2,560 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,560 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Bologna, Italy
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Italian Studies 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
- History of Italian Cinema
- International Reception of Italian Cinema
- History of Contemporary Italy
- History of material cultures in Italy
- Italian Political Thought
- Middle Age and Reinassance Canon
- Culture letterarie della contemporaneitÃ
- Italian Contemporary Perfomance Scene
- Seminario di lingua italiana
- Seminario di lingua italiana
- Semiotics of Conflicts
- History of Arts in Medieval and Renaissance Italy
- Italian Pop Cultures
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Since\xc2\xa0Italian Studies\xc2\xa0is a course taught in English, students must have a\xc2\xa0high intermediate proficiency in English language\xc2\xa0(B2 or equivalent) and a\xc2\xa0low intermediate knowledge of Italian language, which will be improved during the first year.
Students will be selected after a close analysis of their\xc2\xa0CV\xc2\xa0and through\xc2\xa0interviews. Prospective students are expected to be familiar with categories, instruments and languages of research in the field of humanities. The ability to analyse and contextualise texts, sources and different aspects of Italian culture is also required.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 2,560 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,560 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 2,560 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,560 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
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- Start Date 2017-10-02
- Language English, Italian