Second Cycle Degree/Two Year Master in International Relations

Curriculum International Affairs: for students enrolled a.y. 2026--27

First Year

1) Compulsory courses:

Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 14/09/2026 - 18/12/2026 2: 15/02/2027 - 28/05/2027 3: 01/02/2027 - 07/03/2027 C: 31/08/2026 - 11/09/2026 E: 14/09/2026 - 28/05/2027 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 GSPS-02/A 8
B0136 RESEARCH METHODS 1 B GSPS-02/A 8

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

Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 14/09/2026 - 18/12/2026 2: 15/02/2027 - 28/05/2027 3: 01/02/2027 - 07/03/2027 C: 31/08/2026 - 11/09/2026 E: 14/09/2026 - 28/05/2027 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
C8555 ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL APPLICATION OF BIG DATA - Not available for the year  2026/2027 1 B ECON-01/A 8
C8553 GLOBALIZATION AND EUROPEAN ECONOMIC POLICIES 1 B STEC-01/A 8
B5587 Geography of Innovation 1 B GEOG-01/B 8
C8554 LEARNING ALGORITHMS FOR DATA ANALYSIS - Not available for the year  2026/2027 1 B STAT-03/B 8
70049 Global Environmental Challenges 2 B ECON-02/A 8
25751 International Economics 2 B ECON-01/A 8

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

Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 14/09/2026 - 18/12/2026 2: 15/02/2027 - 28/05/2027 3: 01/02/2027 - 07/03/2027 C: 31/08/2026 - 11/09/2026 E: 14/09/2026 - 28/05/2027 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 GSPS-06/A 8
B8537 TRANSNATIONAL COMPLEX CRIME 1 B GSPS-07/B 8
B0139 CYBERCRIME 2 B GSPS-07/B 8
91142 Political Effects Of Social Mobilization 2 B GSPS-06/A 8

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

Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 14/09/2026 - 18/12/2026 2: 15/02/2027 - 28/05/2027 3: 01/02/2027 - 07/03/2027 C: 31/08/2026 - 11/09/2026 E: 14/09/2026 - 28/05/2027 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
B8538 INTERNATIONAL HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST 1 B GSPS-04/D 8
B2873 HISTORY OF THE SOVIET UNION AND RUSSIA 1 B GSPS-04/B 8
B5583 HISTORY OF US FOREIGN POLICY SINCE 1945 1 B GSPS-04/A 8
40014 International Relations Of East Asia 1 B GSPS-04/D 8
74659 Europe and Africa: Cooperation and Security 2 B GSPS-04/C 8

5) One course in the Political Sciences Area: (8 CFU)

Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 14/09/2026 - 18/12/2026 2: 15/02/2027 - 28/05/2027 3: 01/02/2027 - 07/03/2027 C: 31/08/2026 - 11/09/2026 E: 14/09/2026 - 28/05/2027 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
B8540 CAUSES OF WAR 1 B GSPS-02/A 8
B5584 POLITICS OF MONEY AND FINANCE 1 B GSPS-02/A 8
B5585 USE OF FORCE AND ORGANIZED VIOLENCE IN GLOBAL HISTORY - Not available for the year  2026/2027 1 B GSPS-02/A 8
B0140 CYBERSECURITY AND CYBERWARFARE 2 B GSPS-02/A 8
B5582 EUROPEAN UNION AS A GLOBAL ACTOR 2 B GSPS-02/A 8
B0145 INTERNATIONAL SECURITY 2 B GSPS-02/A 8
B8539 PEACEBUILDING AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION 2 B GSPS-02/A 8

6) 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: 14/09/2026 - 18/12/2026 2: 15/02/2027 - 28/05/2027 3: 01/02/2027 - 07/03/2027 C: 31/08/2026 - 11/09/2026 E: 14/09/2026 - 28/05/2027 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
C8629 WORKSHOP ON DATA ANALYSIS - Not available for the year  2026/2027 1 F 4
C8608 WORKSHOP ON ALGORITHMS FOR DATA SCIENCE 2 F 4
C8611 WORKSHOP ON DATA SCIENCE AND CYBERSECURITY 2 F 4
C8620 WORKSHOP ON DIPLOMATIC PRACTICE IN THE XXI CENTURY 2 F 4
C8607 WORKSHOP ON EU FOREIGN POLICY ANALYSIS 2 F 4
C8618 WORKSHOP ON ITALIAN LANGUAGE L2 2 F 4
C8609 WORKSHOP ON REPORT WRITING - Not available for the year  2026/2027 2 F 4
C8613 WORKSHOP ON TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE 2 F 4
C8619 WORKSHOP ON VISUAL ETHNOGRAPHY 2 F 4

7) Recommended free-choice learning activities: (8 CFU)

Choose at least 8 credits from all the University's educational activities. The Degree Program considers educational activities not previously selected, those included in the master's degree programs in Journalism, Public and Corporate Communication - Governance and Digital Innovation Policies - Local and Global Development - Politics, Administration and Organization, and the following as consistent with the curriculum:
"Ulcam Project" - Extra-European languages: (max limit 8 CFU)
Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 14/09/2026 - 18/12/2026 2: 15/02/2027 - 28/05/2027 3: 01/02/2027 - 07/03/2027 C: 31/08/2026 - 11/09/2026 E: 14/09/2026 - 28/05/2027 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
B7612 ARABO DI PRIMO LIVELLO 1 D STAA-01/L 8
B7614 CINESE DI PRIMO LIVELLO 1 D ASIA-01/F 8
C8045 LINGUA E CULTURA SWAHILI 1 D STAA-01/I 8
B7613 ARABO DI SECONDO LIVELLO 2 D 8
C8048 L'INTERCOMPRENSIONE PER LA COMUNICAZIONE PLURILINGUE 2 D GLOT-01/B 8
B7617 CINESE DI SECONDO LIVELLO 4 D ASIA-01/F 8
B7621 RUSSO DI PRIMO LIVELLO 4 D SLAV-01/A 8
B7616 COREANO DI PRIMO LIVELLO P D ASIA-01/G 8
B7619 HINDI DI PRIMO LIVELLO P D ASIA-01/D 8
B7618 COREANO DI SECONDO LIVELLO S D ASIA-01/G 8
B7620 HINDI DI SECONDO LIVELLO S D ASIA-01/D 8
BA SPOSI language program: (max limit 8 CFU)
Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 14/09/2026 - 18/12/2026 2: 15/02/2027 - 28/05/2027 3: 01/02/2027 - 07/03/2027 C: 31/08/2026 - 11/09/2026 E: 14/09/2026 - 28/05/2027 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) 3 D FRAN-01/B 8
74782 German Language (8 Cfu) E D GERM-01/C 8
74776 Spanish Language (8 Cfu) E D SPAN-01/C 8

Second Year

1) Final exam - 24 CFU 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: 14/09/2026 - 18/12/2026 2: 15/02/2027 - 28/05/2027 3: 01/02/2027 - 07/03/2027 C: 31/08/2026 - 11/09/2026 E: 14/09/2026 - 28/05/2027 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: 14/09/2026 - 18/12/2026 2: 15/02/2027 - 28/05/2027 3: 01/02/2027 - 07/03/2027 C: 31/08/2026 - 11/09/2026 E: 14/09/2026 - 28/05/2027 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: 14/09/2026 - 18/12/2026 2: 15/02/2027 - 28/05/2027 3: 01/02/2027 - 07/03/2027 C: 31/08/2026 - 11/09/2026 E: 14/09/2026 - 28/05/2027 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: 14/09/2026 - 18/12/2026 2: 15/02/2027 - 28/05/2027 3: 01/02/2027 - 07/03/2027 C: 31/08/2026 - 11/09/2026 E: 14/09/2026 - 28/05/2027 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
C8350 INTERNSHIP IN PREPARATION FOR THE FINAL EXAM IN ITALY 1 E 12

2) One course in the History and Areal Area: (8 CFU)

Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 14/09/2026 - 18/12/2026 2: 15/02/2027 - 28/05/2027 3: 01/02/2027 - 07/03/2027 C: 31/08/2026 - 11/09/2026 E: 14/09/2026 - 28/05/2027 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
B8538 INTERNATIONAL HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST 1 B GSPS-04/D 8
B2873 HISTORY OF THE SOVIET UNION AND RUSSIA 1 B GSPS-04/B 8
B5583 HISTORY OF US FOREIGN POLICY SINCE 1945 1 B GSPS-04/A 8
40014 International Relations Of East Asia 1 B GSPS-04/D 8
74659 Europe and Africa: Cooperation and Security 2 B GSPS-04/C 8

3) One course to be chosen among: (8 CFU)

Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 14/09/2026 - 18/12/2026 2: 15/02/2027 - 28/05/2027 3: 01/02/2027 - 07/03/2027 C: 31/08/2026 - 11/09/2026 E: 14/09/2026 - 28/05/2027 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
B8540 CAUSES OF WAR 1 C GSPS-02/A 8
B5584 POLITICS OF MONEY AND FINANCE 1 C GSPS-02/A 8
B0140 CYBERSECURITY AND CYBERWARFARE 2 C GSPS-02/A 8
B0145 INTERNATIONAL SECURITY 2 C GSPS-02/A 8
B8539 PEACEBUILDING AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION 2 C GSPS-02/A 8

4) One course to be chosen among: (8 CFU)

Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 14/09/2026 - 18/12/2026 2: 15/02/2027 - 28/05/2027 3: 01/02/2027 - 07/03/2027 C: 31/08/2026 - 11/09/2026 E: 14/09/2026 - 28/05/2027 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 GSPS-02/A 8
C8555 ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL APPLICATION OF BIG DATA - Not available for the year  2026/2027 1 C ECON-01/A 8
B0138 ECONOMICS AND DATA SCIENCE 1 C ECON-01/A 8
C8553 GLOBALIZATION AND EUROPEAN ECONOMIC POLICIES 1 C STEC-01/A 8
B5587 Geography of Innovation 1 C GEOG-01/B 8
C8554 LEARNING ALGORITHMS FOR DATA ANALYSIS - Not available for the year  2026/2027 1 C STAT-03/B 8
91191 Power Relations And Victimization Processes 1 C GSPS-06/A 8
B2230 WAR AND PEACE IN MODERN EUROPE 1 C GSPS-03/A 8
B0139 CYBERCRIME 2 C GSPS-07/B 8
B7486 EU POLICY MAKING IN ACTION 2 C GSPS-02/A 8
B5581 INTERNATIONAL LAW (ADVANCED) 2 C GIUR-09/A 8
B8539 PEACEBUILDING AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION 2 C GSPS-02/A 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: 14/09/2026 - 18/12/2026 2: 15/02/2027 - 28/05/2027 3: 01/02/2027 - 07/03/2027 C: 31/08/2026 - 11/09/2026 E: 14/09/2026 - 28/05/2027 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
C8629 WORKSHOP ON DATA ANALYSIS - Not available for the year  2026/2027 1 F 4
D0139 WORKSHOP ON DATA SCIENCE – ADVANCED - Not available for the year  2026/2027 1 F 4
C8608 WORKSHOP ON ALGORITHMS FOR DATA SCIENCE 2 F 4
C8611 WORKSHOP ON DATA SCIENCE AND CYBERSECURITY 2 F 4
C8620 WORKSHOP ON DIPLOMATIC PRACTICE IN THE XXI CENTURY 2 F 4
C8607 WORKSHOP ON EU FOREIGN POLICY ANALYSIS 2 F 4
C8618 WORKSHOP ON ITALIAN LANGUAGE L2 2 F 4
C8609 WORKSHOP ON REPORT WRITING - Not available for the year  2026/2027 2 F 4
C8613 WORKSHOP ON TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE 2 F 4
C8619 WORKSHOP ON VISUAL ETHNOGRAPHY 2 F 4

6) Recommended free-choice learning activities: (8 - 16 CFU)

Choose at least 8 credits from all the University's educational activities. The Degree Program considers educational activities not previously selected, those included in the master's degree programs in Journalism, Public and Corporate Communication - Governance and Digital Innovation Policies - Local and Global Development - Politics, Administration and Organization, and the following as consistent with the curriculum:
Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 14/09/2026 - 18/12/2026 2: 15/02/2027 - 28/05/2027 3: 01/02/2027 - 07/03/2027 C: 31/08/2026 - 11/09/2026 E: 14/09/2026 - 28/05/2027 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
67739 Internship LM 1 D 8
82330 Internship abroad Lm 1 D 8
BA SPOSI language program: (max limit 16 CFU)
74778 French Language (8 Cfu) 3 D FRAN-01/B 8
74782 German Language (8 Cfu) E D GERM-01/C 8
74776 Spanish Language (8 Cfu) E D SPAN-01/C 8