Curriculum Embodied, Social and Cultural Systems
Second Cycle Degree/Two Year Master in Semiotics

Overview

The Master's Degree in Semiotics builds on Umberto Eco's vision of fostering critical and creative thinking about contemporary languages. Starting in the 2025/2026 academic year, the program will offer a new English-language curriculum, "Embodied, Social, and Cultural System," expanding media studies through the lenses of cognitive sciences, artificial intelligence, and ecological crises.

  • Place of teaching Bologna
  • Language English
  • Degree Programme Class LM-92

5 reasons to enrol on the degree programme

  1. You will acquire specialized and interdisciplinary skills to work in the communication and the cultural and creative industries.

  2. You will learn methodologies to understand the structures of meaning inside texts, practices and languages.

  3. You will follow a unique educational path in Italy with access to labs, study abroad programs, and qualified internship opportunities.

  4. You deepen your understanding of phenomena such as A.I., digital transformation, cultural heritage, gender studies and the climate crisis.

  5. You will be prepared for new professions such as: Cultural Manager, Digital Mediator and Cultural Industries Specialist.

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