Second Cycle Degree/Two Year Master in International relations and diplomatic affairs

Curriculum Politica e Sicurezza internazionale: for students enrolled a.y. 2024-25

First Year

Compulsory courses

Period ? The period in which lectures are held 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
93388 International Security Policy - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 B SPS/04 8
82007 International Economics Policy - Not available for the year  2025/2026 2 B SPS/04 8

Group 1: Group of choice in Economics (8 CFU)

The course International Economics (LM) is compulsory for students who have not gained 8 CFU in the field of international economy in the previous university career. The students who have obtained sufficient credits in the field of international economy can select International Economy (LM) only in the Group of elective courses (type D) and in addition to the credits required for graduating.
Period ? The period in which lectures are held 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
B5860 TOPICS IN POLITICAL ECONOMY 1 B SECS-P/01 8
41433 DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS 2 B SECS-P/02 8
70049 Global Environmental Challenges
Compulsory attendance
2 B SECS-P/02 8
96425 Institutional Economics, Democracy, Development 2 B SECS-P/01 8
B5971 International Economics (LM) 2 B SECS-P/01 8

Group 2: Group of choices in Languages (8 CFU)

Period ? The period in which lectures are held 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
39973 French Language (Course and Laboratory) II - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 B L-LIN/04 8
39979 German Language (Course and Laboratory) II - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 B L-LIN/14 8
39975 Russian Language (Course and Laboratory) II - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 B L-LIN/21 8
39976 Spanish Language (Course and Laboratory) II - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 B L-LIN/07 8
39972 French Language (Course and Laboratory) I - Not available for the year  2025/2026 2 B L-LIN/04 8
39978 German Language (Course and Laboratory) I - Not available for the year  2025/2026 2 B L-LIN/14 8
96581 Language and Culture of French-Speaking Countries - Not available for the year  2025/2026 2 B L-LIN/04 8
96579 Language and Culture of German-Speaking Countries - Not available for the year  2025/2026 2 B L-LIN/14 8
96584 Language and Culture of Russian-Speaking Countries - Not available for the year  2025/2026 2 B L-LIN/21 8
96582 Language and Culture of Spanish-Speaking Countries - Not available for the year  2025/2026 2 B L-LIN/07 8
39974 Russian Language (Course and Laboratory) I - Not available for the year  2025/2026 2 B L-LIN/21 8
39977 Spanish Language (Course and Laboratory) I - Not available for the year  2025/2026 A B L-LIN/07 8

Group 3: Group of choices in History (8 CFU)

The course International History (LM) is compulsory for students who have not gained 8 CFU in the field of history of international relations in the previous university career. The students who have obtained sufficient credits in the field of history of international relations can select International History (LM) only in the Group of elective courses freely chosen by the student (type D) and in addition to the credits required for graduating.
Period ? The period in which lectures are held 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
88091 History Of European Integration (C.A.) 1 B M-STO/04 8
78136 International History (LM) - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 B M-STO/04 8
B5862 International Relations of Africa - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 B SPS/13 8
31705 International Relations of Latin America 1 B SPS/05 8
31841 Political Development in Sub-Saharan Africa (seminar)
Insegnamento a frequenza obbligatoria
1 B SPS/13 8
85235 Post-Socialist Transition and EU Enlargement Eastwards
Compulsory attendance
1 B SPS/06 8
93501 Remapping The Post-Soviet Space
Mandatory attendance
1 B SPS/06 8
93334 Security Policies In East Asia 1 B SPS/14 8
B5861 The US in World Politics 1 B SPS/05 8
B5863 International Relations of India - Not available for the year  2025/2026 2 B SPS/14 8
B2890 International Relations of the Middle East 2 B SPS/14 8
93339 Peace And War In American Politics 2 B SPS/05 8

Group 4: Group of choices in Politics (8 CFU)

The course International Relations Theory is compulsory for students who have not gained 8 CFU in the field of international politics in the previous university career. The students who have obtained sufficient credits in the field of international politics can select International Politics (LM) only in the Group of elective courses freely chosen by the student (type D) and in addition to the credits required for graduating.
Period ? The period in which lectures are held 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
40040 Governance and Policies of the European Integration 1 B SPS/04 8
B5878 International Relations Theory - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 B SPS/04 8
88092 Nationalism And Secessionalism
Compulsory attendance. Max n. 30 places
1 B SPS/04 8
07230 Comparative Judicial Systems 2 B SPS/04 8
69901 Pan-European Security
Compulsory attendance
2 B SPS/04 8
87563 Politics Of International Migration
Compulsory attendance
2 B SPS/04 8

Group 5: group of choice in Law and Social Studies (8 CFU)

Period ? The period in which lectures are held 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
99981 Social Communication for NGOs - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 C SPS/07 8
B2855 Diplomatic and Consular Law 2 C IUS/13 8
70067 EU Immigration Law - Not available for the year  2025/2026 2 C IUS/14 8
B2852 Identity, Cultures, and Conflicts 2 C SPS/08 8
88094 Political Theories Of Peace And War 2 C SPS/02 8

Group 6: Group of choices in various areas (8 CFU)

Group of choice for students without economic background (max limit 8 CFU)
Students who have not gained at least 16 credits in Economic Disciplinary Scientific area must pass the exam of Principles of Economics.
Period ? The period in which lectures are held 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
B6317 Priinciples of Economics (LM) - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 C SECS-P/01 8
Group of choices for students with economic background (max limit 8 CFU)
Students who have gained at least 16 credits in Economic Disciplinary Scientific area in previous course of studies can choose among the following courses:
Period ? The period in which lectures are held 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
B2871 Culture and Globalization 1 C SPS/08 8
93802 East Asia And The International System
Mandatory attendance
1 C SPS/14 8
B0142 Environment in International Politics - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 C SPS/14 8
88091 History Of European Integration (C.A.) 1 C M-STO/04 8
B2943 International Protection of Human Rights (Seminar) - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 C IUS/13 8
B5862 International Relations of Africa - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 C SPS/13 8
31705 International Relations of Latin America 1 C SPS/05 8
88092 Nationalism And Secessionalism
Compulsory attendance. Max n. 30 places
1 C SPS/04 8
31841 Political Development in Sub-Saharan Africa (seminar)
Compulsory attendance
1 C SPS/13 8
85235 Post-Socialist Transition and EU Enlargement Eastwards
Compulsory attendance
1 C SPS/06 8
B1253 Rebound-Rethinking Borders in and by the European Union
Compulsory attendance
1 C SPS/04 8
93501 Remapping The Post-Soviet Space
Compulsory attendance
1 C SPS/06 8
93334 Security Policies In East Asia 1 C SPS/14 8
99981 Social Communication for NGOs - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 C SPS/07 8
B5860 TOPICS IN POLITICAL ECONOMY 1 C SECS-P/01 8
B5861 The US in World Politics 1 C SPS/05 8
07230 Comparative Judicial Systems 2 C SPS/04 8
B2855 Diplomatic and Consular Law 2 C IUS/13 8
70067 EU Immigration Law - Not available for the year  2025/2026 2 C IUS/14 8
82005 Economics of the EU
Compulsory attendance
2 C SECS-P/01 8
B2853 Energy Transition and International Politics 2 C SPS/04 8
B2854 Food Security in International Politics - Not available for the year  2025/2026 2 C SPS/04 8
70049 Global Environmental Challenges
Compulsory attendance
2 C SECS-P/02 8
B2852 Identity, Cultures, and Conflicts 2 C SPS/08 8
96425 Institutional Economics, Democracy, Development 2 C SECS-P/01 8
B5863 International Relations of India - Not available for the year  2025/2026 2 C SPS/14 8
B2890 International Relations of the Middle East 2 C SPS/14 8
B4173 Migration, Borders and Identities in Global Societies 2 C SPS/08 8
69901 Pan-European Security
Compulsory attendance
2 C SPS/04 8
93339 Peace And War In American Politics 2 C SPS/05 8
88094 Political Theories Of Peace And War 2 C SPS/02 8
87563 Politics Of International Migration
Compulsory attendance
2 C SPS/04 8
40043 Politics of The World Economy
Compulsory attendance
2 C SPS/04 8
92451 Strategic Intelligence And Political Decision Making - Not available for the year  2025/2026
Compulsory attendance
2 C SPS/06 8

Gruppo 7: Anticipo Competenze linguistiche - Progetto Campus (opzionale) (max limit 12 CFU)

Opzionale
Period ? The period in which lectures are held 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
86684 Arabic Language and Culture I CT1 D L-OR/12 6
B3452 CHINESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE – FORLI' CT1 D L-OR/21 6
86685 Chinese Language and Culture I CT1 D L-OR/21 6
B3453 LINGUA E CULTURA SWAHILI - FORLI' CT1 D L-OR/09 6
86686 Portughese and Brasilian Language and Culture I CT1 D L-LIN/09 6
86687 Arabic Language and Culture II CT2 D L-OR/12 6
86688 Chinese Language and Culture II CT2 D L-OR/21 6

Second Year

Attività formative obbligatorie

Period ? The period in which lectures are held 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
82342 Final Examination LM (16 CFU) 1 E 16

Group 1: Laboratories (8 CFU)

Period ? The period in which lectures are held 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
96586 Big Data 1 F 4
B0303 Intercultural Law and Sustainability 1 F 4
99984 Negotiation Simulation for International Relations
Compulsory attendance
1 F 4
96585 EU Project Planning
Compulsory attendance
2 F 4
99985 Gender and International Politics
Compulsory attendance
2 F 4
99987 Journalism and Conflicts 2 F 4

Group 2: Group of choices in History (8 CFU)

Period ? The period in which lectures are held 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
88091 History Of European Integration (C.A.) 1 B M-STO/04 8
B5862 International Relations of Africa - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 B SPS/13 8
31705 International Relations of Latin America 1 B SPS/05 8
31841 Political Development in Sub-Saharan Africa (seminar)
Insegnamento a frequenza obbligatoria
1 B SPS/13 8
85235 Post-Socialist Transition and EU Enlargement Eastwards
Compulsory attendance
1 B SPS/06 8
93501 Remapping The Post-Soviet Space
Compulsory attendance
1 B SPS/06 8
93334 Security Policies In East Asia 1 B SPS/14 8
B5861 The US in World Politics 1 B SPS/05 8
B5863 International Relations of India - Not available for the year  2025/2026 2 B SPS/14 8
B2890 International Relations of the Middle East 2 B SPS/14 8
93339 Peace And War In American Politics 2 B SPS/05 8

Group 3: Group of choice in various areas (16 CFU)

Period ? The period in which lectures are held 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
B2871 Culture and Globalization 1 C SPS/08 8
93802 East Asia And The International System
Compulsory attendance
1 C SPS/14 8
B0142 Environment in International Politics - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 C SPS/14 8
88091 History Of European Integration (C.A.) 1 C M-STO/04 8
B2943 International Protection of Human Rights (Seminar) - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 C IUS/13 8
B5862 International Relations of Africa - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 C SPS/13 8
31705 International Relations of Latin America 1 C SPS/05 8
88092 Nationalism And Secessionalism
Compulsory attendance. Max n. 30 places
1 C SPS/04 8
31841 Political Development in Sub-Saharan Africa (seminar)
Insegnamento a frequenza obbligatoria
1 C SPS/13 8
85235 Post-Socialist Transition and EU Enlargement Eastwards
Compulsory attendance
1 C SPS/06 8
B1253 Rebound-Rethinking Borders in and by the European Union
Compulsory attendance
1 C SPS/04 8
93501 Remapping The Post-Soviet Space
Compulsory attendance
1 C SPS/06 8
93334 Security Policies In East Asia 1 C SPS/14 8
99981 Social Communication for NGOs - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 C SPS/07 8
B5860 TOPICS IN POLITICAL ECONOMY 1 C SECS-P/01 8
B5861 The US in World Politics 1 C SPS/05 8
07230 Comparative Judicial Systems 2 C SPS/04 8
B2855 Diplomatic and Consular Law 2 C IUS/13 8
70067 EU Immigration Law - Not available for the year  2025/2026 2 C IUS/14 8
82005 Economics of the EU
Compulsory attendance
2 C SECS-P/01 8
B2853 Energy Transition and International Politics 2 C SPS/04 8
B2854 Food Security in International Politics - Not available for the year  2025/2026 2 C SPS/04 8
70049 Global Environmental Challenges
Compulsory attendance
2 C SECS-P/02 8
B2852 Identity, Cultures, and Conflicts 2 C SPS/08 8
96425 Institutional Economics, Democracy, Development 2 C SECS-P/01 8
B5863 International Relations of India - Not available for the year  2025/2026 2 C SPS/14 8
B2890 International Relations of the Middle East 2 C SPS/14 8
B4173 Migration, Borders and Identities in Global Societies 2 C SPS/08 8
69901 Pan-European Security
Compulsory attendance
2 C SPS/04 8
93339 Peace And War In American Politics 2 C SPS/05 8
88094 Political Theories Of Peace And War 2 C SPS/02 8
87563 Politics Of International Migration
Compulsory attendance
2 C SPS/04 8
40043 Politics of The World Economy
Compulsory attendance
2 C SPS/04 8
92451 Strategic Intelligence And Political Decision Making - Not available for the year  2025/2026
Compulsory attendance
2 C SPS/06 8

Group 4: Group of elective courses (8 - 40 CFU)

Lo studente può indicare come attività formative autonomamente scelte uno o più insegnamenti tra quelli individuati annualmente dal Corso di Studio e resi noti tramite il Portale d'Ateneo. Se lo studente intende scegliere un insegnamento non previsto tra quelli individuati dal Consiglio di Corso di Studio, deve fare richiesta al Consiglio di corso nei termini previsti annualmente e resi noti tramite pubblicazione sul portale di Ateneo. Il Consiglio valuterà la coerenza della scelta con il percorso formativo dello studente e le motivazioni fornite. Gli studenti devono esercitare la scelta secondo le modalità stabilite con delibera del Consiglio della Scuola e nel rispetto delle scadenze definite annualmente dagli Organi Accademici.
Period ? The period in which lectures are held 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
77762 Analysis of Political Language 1 D L-LIN/12 8
B2871 Culture and Globalization 1 D SPS/08 8
B9245 EU MIGRATION LAW 1 D IUS/14 8
93802 East Asia And The International System
Compulsory attendance
1 D SPS/14 8
00458 Economic Geography 1 D M-GGR/02 8
B2857 Economics of Inequality - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 D SECS-P/01 8
B0142 Environment in International Politics - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 D SPS/14 8
39973 French Language (Course and Laboratory) II - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 D L-LIN/04 8
39979 German Language (Course and Laboratory) II - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 D L-LIN/14 8
40040 Governance and Policies of the European Integration 1 D SPS/04 8
88091 History Of European Integration (C.A.) 1 D M-STO/04 8
96848 History of the World Economy and Migration 1 D SECS-P/12 8
B5942 International Law of the Global Commons - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 D IUS/13 8
B2943 International Protection of Human Rights (Seminar) - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 D IUS/13 8
B5862 International Relations of Africa - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 D SPS/13 8
31705 International Relations of Latin America 1 D SPS/05 8
15349 Internship 1 D 8
88092 Nationalism And Secessionalism
Compulsory attendance. Max n. 30 places
1 D SPS/04 8
31841 Political Development in Sub-Saharan Africa (seminar)
Insegnamento a frequenza obbligatoria
1 D SPS/13 8
85235 Post-Socialist Transition and EU Enlargement Eastwards
Compulsory attendance
1 D SPS/06 8
B1253 Rebound-Rethinking Borders in and by the European Union
Mandatory attendance
1 D SPS/04 8
93501 Remapping The Post-Soviet Space
Compulsory attendance
1 D SPS/06 8
39975 Russian Language (Course and Laboratory) II - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 D L-LIN/21 8
93334 Security Policies In East Asia 1 D SPS/14 8
99981 Social Communication for NGOs - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 D SPS/07 8
39976 Spanish Language (Course and Laboratory) II - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 D L-LIN/07 8
07223 Strategic Studies 1 D SPS/04 8
B8287 THE CONTEMPORARY FAR RIGHT - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 D SPS/04 8
B5860 TOPICS IN POLITICAL ECONOMY 1 D SECS-P/01 8
B5861 The US in World Politics 1 D SPS/05 8
07230 Comparative Judicial Systems 2 D SPS/04 8
B2855 Diplomatic and Consular Law 2 D IUS/13 8
70067 EU Immigration Law - Not available for the year  2025/2026 2 D IUS/14 8
82005 Economics of the EU
Compulsory attendance
2 D SECS-P/01 8
B2853 Energy Transition and International Politics 2 D SPS/04 8
84702 Ethical Issues and Social Change - Not available for the year  2025/2026 2 D SPS/01 8
B2854 Food Security in International Politics - Not available for the year  2025/2026 2 D SPS/04 8
70049 Global Environmental Challenges
Compulsory attendance
2 D SECS-P/02 8
B2852 Identity, Cultures, and Conflicts 2 D SPS/08 8
96425 Institutional Economics, Democracy, Development 2 D SECS-P/01 8
B5863 International Relations of India - Not available for the year  2025/2026 2 D SPS/14 8
B2890 International Relations of the Middle East 2 D SPS/14 8
96581 Language and Culture of French-Speaking Countries - Not available for the year  2025/2026 2 D L-LIN/04 8
96579 Language and Culture of German-Speaking Countries - Not available for the year  2025/2026 2 D L-LIN/14 8
96584 Language and Culture of Russian-Speaking Countries - Not available for the year  2025/2026 2 D L-LIN/21 8
96582 Language and Culture of Spanish-Speaking Countries - Not available for the year  2025/2026 2 D L-LIN/07 8
B4173 Migration, Borders and Identities in Global Societies 2 D SPS/08 8
69901 Pan-European Security
Compulsory attendance
2 D SPS/04 8
93339 Peace And War In American Politics 2 D SPS/05 8
88094 Political Theories Of Peace And War 2 D SPS/02 8
B2856 Political Violence and Terrorism After the Cold War 2 D SPS/06 8
87563 Politics Of International Migration
Compulsory attendance
2 D SPS/04 8
40043 Politics of The World Economy
Compulsory attendance
2 D SPS/04 8
B2858 Regional and Global Governance - Not available for the year  2025/2026 2 D SPS/04 8
92451 Strategic Intelligence And Political Decision Making - Not available for the year  2025/2026
Compulsory attendance
2 D SPS/06 8
B6205 Trade and Geography in the World Economy
Compulsory attendance
2 D SECS-P/02 8