Course presentation | GLOBAL POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Why choose a second-cycle degree in Global Politics and International Relations in Parma?

For the multidisciplinary approach of the course, with subjects in history, politics, law, economics and sociology, which will enable you to understand, interpret and manage current issues in their complexity, considered from a global perspective.

For the focus on the quality of teaching, which is highly appreciated by the students and tends increasingly towards a workshop-based approach.

For the direct relationship with the teaching staff, supported by an optimal ratio of professors/instructors to students.

During your studies, you can count on an education manager, an Erasmus+ project contact person, a contact person for internships, professor/instructor tutors and a career guidance delegate to help you choose your future profession.

For the vitality and resourcefulness of the students, who - based on the stimuli of the lectures - organise initiatives on topical issues, independently and in cooperation with the professors/instructors.

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The course in brief

The Second-Cycle Degree Program in Global Politics and International and Relations aims to train graduates interested in entering international careers both in diplomacy and in international and European, governmental and non-governmental organisations.

Graduates in Global Politics and International Relations can, in addition, aspire to the role of officials or managers in public institutions and companies, public or private, that have relations with foreign countries, companies working in the field of international cooperation, party organizations, think tanks, consulting agencies and the media.

The Program extends and reinforces the knowledge and comprehension skills already acquired during the first cycle of studies and enables them to be elaborated and applied in an original form. At the end of their training, graduates should be able to apply this knowledge and understand problems related to their field of study even in new and unfamiliar areas, as well as in interdisciplinary contexts.

The degree course lasts two years. The first year consists of six compulsory course units, an English language proficiency course and a computer science proficiency course. The second year comprises five compulsory course units (all delivered in English), a French language proficiency and a final examination. Free-choice activities are also provided for, worth a total of 12 ECTS credits, 6 for each year of the course.

The multidisciplinary nature of the course is confirmed by the presence of compulsory course units in the fields of law (4 course units), political science and history (3), economics and history of economics (2), linguistics (1) and sociology (1).

Lorena Frignani: a prize as a graduate ‘of excellence’ in International Relations

On Monday 9th September 2024, at the Chamber of Deputies in Rome, one of our Master graduates, Lorena Frignani, received the "Young America Award for University Talent" from the Italy-USA Foundation. The award is given to outstanding graduates of Italian universities (about a thousand each year), selected on the basis of an algorithm that takes into account not only the students' academic background, but also and above all the experiences and activities they have undertaken during their studies.

Lorena, who decided to do a Master's degree in International Relations after completing her undergraduate degree in Political Science, graduated in March 2024 with honours; among the various experiences she gained during her Master's degree were an internship at NATO (NRDC Command in Solbiate Olona) and an internship at the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) in Paris. Lorena now works as a tutor for the Advanced Diploma in European Studies at the European College Foundation in Parma.

In addition to the award, Lorena also received a scholarship for the Executive Master in 'Leadership for International Relations and Made in Italy' at the Italy-USA Foundation.

The Unified Course of Studies in Political Science would like to congratulate Dr. Frignani for the award and for the results obtained, which are a testimony to the skills and preparation that the course offers to students.

America Giovani Award for University Talent

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In 2023, two students from the Department of Law, Politics and International Studies at the University of Parma have won the America Giovani Award for University Talent.

Giulia Sura, a law graduate, and Gabriele Masullo, a Master's student, received the award, which the Italy USA Foundation dedicates to deserving young graduates from Italian universities.

The aim of the Premio America Giovani is to reward 1000 talented Italian graduates each year, in order to help them enter the world of work.

The official award ceremony will take place on 8 May 2023 in Rome at the Chamber of Deputies. In addition to the parchment, the young winners will receive a full scholarship to the Italy USA Foundation's exclusive online Master's programme in "Leadership for International Relations and Made in Italy", free of charge.

This prestigious award is a source of great pride for the Department. Congratulations to Dr Giulia Sura and Dr Gabriele Masullo!