Overview

The programme covers ancient, medieval, modern and contemporary history, including cultural areas such as the Middle East, Asia and Africa. It combines different historical disciplines in a comprehensive view of world history, from its origins to the present day.

Place of teaching Bologna
Language Italian
Degree Programme Class LM-84 - History
Duration 2 years
International programmes Double/Multiple degree

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The topics range from political history to institutional structures, economic and settlement systems, legal systems, ideological, religious, cultural and gender aspects, intellectual history, history of colonisation and of cultural relations between Europe, Asia and Africa.

Learning activities

You can choose from the proposed paths (curricula), each offering different subjects and topics:

Lecture attendance

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The programme offers double degree programmes thanks to agreements with universities in France, Germany and Sweden. It also offers the possibility of studying abroad with the Erasmus+ and Overseas schemes.

International programmes

Double/Multiple degree

How much does it cost to enrol?

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The main steps to enrol

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5 reasons to enrol on the degree programme

Why study history? Because those who understand the past recognise and understand the present and the future.
The course offers you two curricula in different fields so that you can choose the path most in line with your interests.
Not-just-Europe. You will study the cultures of Asia and Africa to understand the world around you.
Bologna it's a different story: discover an educational offering with interdisciplinary approaches to political, social, economic and gender history.
Enhance the cultural heritage: become a historian, science communicator, librarian, archivist, museum curator or teacher.

The course in numbers

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63% International students and students not residing in the region
39% Graduates aligned to the exam schedule
22% Graduates with experience abroad
96% Graduates satisfied with their studies
58% Graduates who are working
21% Graduates who are not working but are studying or not looking for work
21% Graduates who are not working but looking for work

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What you will study

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Enrolment, fees and exemptions

5 reasons to enrol on the degree programme

The course in numbers

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