Second Cycle Degree/Two Year Master in International Relations

Curriculum Crime, Justice and Security: for students enrolled a.y. 2025-26

First Year

1) Compulsory courses:

Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 15/09/2025 - 19/12/2025 2: 16/02/2026 - 05/06/2026 C: 01/09/2025 - 12/09/2025 E: 15/09/2025 - 05/06/2026 Type ? A: Basic learning activities
B: Core learning activity
C: Related or supplementary learning activity
D: Elective learning activity
E: Final examination and foreign language test
S: Stage
F: Other 		ssd ? Disciplinary-scientific area to which the learning activity belongs cfu ? Credits
77976 Evolution of The international System 1 B SPS/04 8
B5574 POLITICS OF COLLECTIVE VIOLENCE 1 B SPS/04 8
B0136 RESEARCH METHODS 1 B SPS/04 8
91194 History Of Globalization And Crime 2 B SPS/06 8

2) One course in the Economic Area: (8 CFU)

Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 15/09/2025 - 19/12/2025 2: 16/02/2026 - 05/06/2026 C: 01/09/2025 - 12/09/2025 E: 15/09/2025 - 05/06/2026 Type ? A: Basic learning activities
B: Core learning activity
C: Related or supplementary learning activity
D: Elective learning activity
E: Final examination and foreign language test
S: Stage
F: Other 		ssd ? Disciplinary-scientific area to which the learning activity belongs cfu ? Credits
B5587 Geography of Innovation 1 B M-GGR/02 8
25751 INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS 2 B SECS-P/01 8

3) One course in the Sociology Area: (8 CFU)

Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 15/09/2025 - 19/12/2025 2: 16/02/2026 - 05/06/2026 C: 01/09/2025 - 12/09/2025 E: 15/09/2025 - 05/06/2026 Type ? A: Basic learning activities
B: Core learning activity
C: Related or supplementary learning activity
D: Elective learning activity
E: Final examination and foreign language test
S: Stage
F: Other 		ssd ? Disciplinary-scientific area to which the learning activity belongs cfu ? Credits
91191 Power Relations And Victimization Processes 1 B SPS/12 8
87152 Sociology Of International Migrations 1 B SPS/07 8
B0139 CYBERCRIME 2 B SPS/12 8

4) One course in the Law Area: (8 CFU)

Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 15/09/2025 - 19/12/2025 2: 16/02/2026 - 05/06/2026 C: 01/09/2025 - 12/09/2025 E: 15/09/2025 - 05/06/2026 Type ? A: Basic learning activities
B: Core learning activity
C: Related or supplementary learning activity
D: Elective learning activity
E: Final examination and foreign language test
S: Stage
F: Other 		ssd ? Disciplinary-scientific area to which the learning activity belongs cfu ? Credits
B5581 INTERNATIONAL LAW (ADVANCED) 1 B IUS/13 8
91192 International Criminal Justice 1 B IUS/13 8
74986 Principles of European Legal Order 1 B IUS/14 8
B5576 EU MIGRATION AND ASYLUM POLICIES 2 B IUS/14 8

5) Professionalizing activity to be chosen among: (4 CFU)

NB: per un buon apprendimento, gli studenti che intendono scegliere il WORKSHOP ON DATA SCIENCE (ADVANCED) al secondo anno devono aver frequentato il precedente Workshop tenuto dal Prof. Morotti o dal Prof. Loli Piccolomini sul Data Science al primo anno.
Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 15/09/2025 - 19/12/2025 2: 16/02/2026 - 05/06/2026 C: 01/09/2025 - 12/09/2025 E: 15/09/2025 - 05/06/2026 Type ? A: Basic learning activities
B: Core learning activity
C: Related or supplementary learning activity
D: Elective learning activity
E: Final examination and foreign language test
S: Stage
F: Other 		cfu ? Credits
B5577 WORKSHOP ON DATA SCIENCE A 2 F 4
B5578 WORKSHOP ON DATA SCIENCE B 2 F 4
B5579 WORKSHOP ON DATA SCIENCE C 2 F 4

Second Year

1) Final exam - 24 ECTS among: (24 CFU)

Students must enter by themselves, within their study plan, the learning activity "Preparation for the final examination abroad"; this it will only be recognized if made within the framework of the grants of the University of Bologna given for the preparation of the "final examination abroad" or mobility programs a for study abroad.
a) Final exam: (max limit 24 CFU)
Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 15/09/2025 - 19/12/2025 2: 16/02/2026 - 05/06/2026 C: 01/09/2025 - 12/09/2025 E: 15/09/2025 - 05/06/2026 Type ? A: Basic learning activities
B: Core learning activity
C: Related or supplementary learning activity
D: Elective learning activity
E: Final examination and foreign language test
S: Stage
F: Other 		cfu ? Credits
75614 FINAL TEST 1 E 24
b) Final exam: (max limit 24 CFU)
Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 15/09/2025 - 19/12/2025 2: 16/02/2026 - 05/06/2026 C: 01/09/2025 - 12/09/2025 E: 15/09/2025 - 05/06/2026 Type ? A: Basic learning activities
B: Core learning activity
C: Related or supplementary learning activity
D: Elective learning activity
E: Final examination and foreign language test
S: Stage
F: Other 		cfu ? Credits
81766 FINAL TEST (12 CFU) 1 E 12
B9647 PREPARATION TO FINAL TEST PROCESSING OUTSIDE LM (12 CFU) 1 E 12
c) Final exam: (max limit 24 CFU)
Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 15/09/2025 - 19/12/2025 2: 16/02/2026 - 05/06/2026 C: 01/09/2025 - 12/09/2025 E: 15/09/2025 - 05/06/2026 Type ? A: Basic learning activities
B: Core learning activity
C: Related or supplementary learning activity
D: Elective learning activity
E: Final examination and foreign language test
S: Stage
F: Other 		cfu ? Credits
81766 FINAL TEST (12 CFU) 1 E 12
86294 INTERNSHIP ABROAD FOR PREPARATION FOR THE FINAL EXAMINATION 1 E 12
d) Final exam: (max limit 24 CFU)
Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 15/09/2025 - 19/12/2025 2: 16/02/2026 - 05/06/2026 C: 01/09/2025 - 12/09/2025 E: 15/09/2025 - 05/06/2026 Type ? A: Basic learning activities
B: Core learning activity
C: Related or supplementary learning activity
D: Elective learning activity
E: Final examination and foreign language test
S: Stage
F: Other 		cfu ? Credits
81766 FINAL TEST (12 CFU) 1 E 12
B9647 PREPARATION TO FINAL TEST PROCESSING OUTSIDE LM (12 CFU) 1 E 12

2) One course in the Crime, Society and Institutions: (8 CFU)

Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 15/09/2025 - 19/12/2025 2: 16/02/2026 - 05/06/2026 C: 01/09/2025 - 12/09/2025 E: 15/09/2025 - 05/06/2026 Type ? A: Basic learning activities
B: Core learning activity
C: Related or supplementary learning activity
D: Elective learning activity
E: Final examination and foreign language test
S: Stage
F: Other 		ssd ? Disciplinary-scientific area to which the learning activity belongs cfu ? Credits
91191 Power Relations And Victimization Processes 1 C SPS/12 8
87152 Sociology Of International Migrations 1 C SPS/07 8
B5576 EU MIGRATION AND ASYLUM POLICIES 2 C IUS/14 8
B8541 LANGUAGE AND POWER IN THE FRENCH-SPEAKING WORLD 2 C L-LIN/04 8
B5575 POLITICS AND POLICIES OF ANTI-CORRUPTION 2 C SPS/04 8
91142 Political Effects Of Social Mobilization 2 C SPS/08 8

3) One course in the Crime Area: (8 CFU)

Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 15/09/2025 - 19/12/2025 2: 16/02/2026 - 05/06/2026 C: 01/09/2025 - 12/09/2025 E: 15/09/2025 - 05/06/2026 Type ? A: Basic learning activities
B: Core learning activity
C: Related or supplementary learning activity
D: Elective learning activity
E: Final examination and foreign language test
S: Stage
F: Other 		ssd ? Disciplinary-scientific area to which the learning activity belongs cfu ? Credits
87161 Criminology Of The Borders 1 C SPS/04 8
B8537 TRANSNATIONAL COMPLEX CRIME 1 C SPS/12 8
B0139 CYBERCRIME 2 C SPS/12 8
71880 Crime, Punishment and Society 2 C SPS/12 8

4) One course in the Security Area: (8 CFU)

Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 15/09/2025 - 19/12/2025 2: 16/02/2026 - 05/06/2026 C: 01/09/2025 - 12/09/2025 E: 15/09/2025 - 05/06/2026 Type ? A: Basic learning activities
B: Core learning activity
C: Related or supplementary learning activity
D: Elective learning activity
E: Final examination and foreign language test
S: Stage
F: Other 		ssd ? Disciplinary-scientific area to which the learning activity belongs cfu ? Credits
B0141 CYBERSECURITY AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 1 C SPS/04 8
B0142 ENVIRONMENT IN INTERNATIONAL POLITICS 1 C SPS/14 8
B0140 CYBERSECURITY AND CYBERWARFARE 2 C SPS/04 8
B8539 PEACEBUILDING AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION 2 C SPS/04 8
88069 Terrorism And Counter-Terrorism 2 C SPS/04 8

5) Professionalizing activity to be chosen among: (4 CFU)

please note: for successful learning, students wishing to choose the WORKSHOP ON DATA SCIENCE (ADVANCED) in the second year must have attended the previous workshop held by either Prof. Morotti or Prof. Loli Piccolomini on data science in the first year.
Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 15/09/2025 - 19/12/2025 2: 16/02/2026 - 05/06/2026 C: 01/09/2025 - 12/09/2025 E: 15/09/2025 - 05/06/2026 Type ? A: Basic learning activities
B: Core learning activity
C: Related or supplementary learning activity
D: Elective learning activity
E: Final examination and foreign language test
S: Stage
F: Other 		cfu ? Credits
B0267 WORKSHOP ON SKILLS DEVELOPMENT - DATA SCIENCE (ADVANCED)
Compulsory attendance course 		1 F 4
B0287 WORKSHOP ON SKILLS DEVELOPMENT - EU FOREIGN POLICY ANALYSIS
'This workshop is open to all IR students, of the first and second year, that have in their study plan the course on The EU as a Global Actor'. 		2 F 4
B0268 WORKSHOP ON SKILLS DEVELOPMENT - REPORT WRITING 2 F 4

6) Elective course among those offered as follows: (8 - 16 CFU)

Students can choose a subject among those available in the Master Degree Programmes of the Department of Political and Social Sciences, Project ULCAM and the Foreign Languages of the BA Programme SPOSI (see below for these latters). They can also choose a subject among those available in the Master Degree Programmes of the University of Bologna. A selection of 8 ECTS fulfils the didactic requirement..
a) BA SPOSI language program: (max limit 16 CFU)
Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 15/09/2025 - 19/12/2025 2: 16/02/2026 - 05/06/2026 C: 01/09/2025 - 12/09/2025 E: 15/09/2025 - 05/06/2026 Type ? A: Basic learning activities
B: Core learning activity
C: Related or supplementary learning activity
D: Elective learning activity
E: Final examination and foreign language test
S: Stage
F: Other 		ssd ? Disciplinary-scientific area to which the learning activity belongs cfu ? Credits
74778 French Language (8 Cfu) E D L-LIN/04 8
74782 German Language (8 Cfu) E D L-LIN/14 8
74776 Spanish Language (8 Cfu) E D L-LIN/07 8