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

Curriculum Transnational challenges and global governance: for students enrolled a.y. 2024-25

First Year

Compulsory courses

Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 22/09/2025 - 19/12/2025 2: 23/02/2026 - 29/05/2026 A: 22/09/2025 - 29/05/2026 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
B2857 Economics of Inequality - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 B SECS-P/01 8
B5942 International Law of the Global Commons - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 B IUS/13 8
84702 Ethical Issues and Social Change - Not available for the year  2025/2026 2 B SPS/01 8
B2858 Regional and Global Governance - Not available for the year  2025/2026 2 B SPS/04 8

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

Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 22/09/2025 - 19/12/2025 2: 23/02/2026 - 29/05/2026 A: 22/09/2025 - 29/05/2026 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
B1936 French Language and Laboratory II - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 B L-LIN/04 8
B1937 German Language and Laboratory II - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 B L-LIN/14 8
B1939 Russian Language and Laboratory II - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 B L-LIN/21 8
B1938 Spanish Language and Laboratory II - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 B L-LIN/07 8
B1862 French Language and Laboratory I - Not available for the year  2025/2026 2 B L-LIN/04 8
B1864 German Language 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
B1866 Russian Language and Laboratory I - Not available for the year  2025/2026 2 B L-LIN/21 8
B1865 Spanish Language and Laboratory I - Not available for the year  2025/2026 2 B L-LIN/07 8

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

The course International History (LM) is compulsory for students who have not gained 8 CFU in the field of international history in the previous university career. The students who have obtained sufficient credits in the field of international history 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 1: 22/09/2025 - 19/12/2025 2: 23/02/2026 - 29/05/2026 A: 22/09/2025 - 29/05/2026 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
93802 East Asia And The International System
Compulsory attendance 		1 B SPS/14 8
B5961 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
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
B5861 The US in World Politics 1 B SPS/05 8
B2890 International Relations of the Middle East 2 B SPS/14 8

Group 3: Group of choice in Politics and Sociology (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 Relations Theory 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 1: 22/09/2025 - 19/12/2025 2: 23/02/2026 - 29/05/2026 A: 22/09/2025 - 29/05/2026 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
B2863 Challenges to Global Health - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 C SPS/04 8
B2871 Culture and Globalization 1 C SPS/08 8
B0142 Environment in International Politics - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 C SPS/14 8
B5878 International Relations Theory - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 C SPS/04 8
B1253 Rebound-Rethinking Borders in and by the European Union - Not available for the year  2025/2026
Compulsory attendance 		1 C SPS/04 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
B4173 Migration, Borders and Identities in Global Societies 2 C SPS/08 8

Group 4: Group of choice in various areas (8 CFU)

Students who have not gained at least 16 credits in Economic Disciplinary Scientific area must pass the exam of Principles of Economics.
GROUP OF CHOICE FOR STUDENTS WITHOUT ECONOMIC BACKGROUND (MAX LIMIT 8 CFU) (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 (LM).
Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 22/09/2025 - 19/12/2025 2: 23/02/2026 - 29/05/2026 A: 22/09/2025 - 29/05/2026 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
B6317 Priinciples of Economics (LM) - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 C SECS-P/01 8
Students who have gained at least 16 credits in Economic Disciplinary Scientific area in previous course of studies can choose among the following courses: (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 1: 22/09/2025 - 19/12/2025 2: 23/02/2026 - 29/05/2026 A: 22/09/2025 - 29/05/2026 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
B2863 Challenges to Global Health - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 C SPS/04 8
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
B5862 International Relations of Africa - Not available for the year  2025/2026 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 - Not available for the year  2025/2026
Compulsory attendance 		1 C SPS/04 8
93501 Remapping The Post-Soviet Space
Compulsory attendance 		1 C SPS/06 8
B5860 TOPICS IN POLITICAL ECONOMY 1 C SECS-P/01 8
B5861 The US in World Politics 1 C SPS/05 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
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
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

Second Year

Group 1: Laboratories (8 CFU)

Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 22/09/2025 - 19/12/2025 2: 23/02/2026 - 29/05/2026 A: 22/09/2025 - 29/05/2026 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
B5981 Bargaining Simulation for International Politics - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 F 4
B6170 Cyberspace and International Politics
max 30 places 		1 F 4
B0277 Emerging Market Risk: How to Write Country Risk Report
Compulsory attendance – max 30 places 		1 F 4
B5984 Media and International Politics - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 F 4
B8157 CHALLENGES TO GLOBAL HEALTH
Compulsory attendance – max 30 places 		2 F 4
B8158 FOOD SECURITY IN INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
max 30 places 		2 F 4
B3249 Writing, Speaking, and Advocating in International Affairs - Not available for the year  2025/2026 2 F 4

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

Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 22/09/2025 - 19/12/2025 2: 23/02/2026 - 29/05/2026 A: 22/09/2025 - 29/05/2026 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
93802 East Asia And The International System
Compulsory attendance 		1 B SPS/14 8
B5862 International Relations of Africa - Not available for the year  2025/2026 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
B5861 The US in World Politics 1 B SPS/05 8
B2890 International Relations of the Middle East 2 B SPS/14 8

Group 3: 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 1: 22/09/2025 - 19/12/2025 2: 23/02/2026 - 29/05/2026 A: 22/09/2025 - 29/05/2026 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
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
B5971 International Economics (LM) 2 B SECS-P/01 8

Group 4: Group of choice in various areas (8 CFU)

Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 22/09/2025 - 19/12/2025 2: 23/02/2026 - 29/05/2026 A: 22/09/2025 - 29/05/2026 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
B2863 Challenges to Global Health - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 C SPS/04 8
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
B5862 International Relations of Africa - Not available for the year  2025/2026 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 - Not available for the year  2025/2026
Compulsory attendance 		1 C SPS/04 8
93501 Remapping The Post-Soviet Space
Compulsory attendance 		1 C SPS/06 8
B5860 TOPICS IN POLITICAL ECONOMY 1 C SECS-P/01 8
B5861 The US in World Politics 1 C SPS/05 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
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
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 5: Group of Elective Courses (8 - 40 CFU)

Students can choose one or more optional courses among those listed annually by the Course of Study and published on the University web page. If students select a course not included in those specified by the Council of the Course of Study, they shall submit an official request to the Council of the Course by the deadline established annually and published on the University web page. The Council shall evaluate the students’ motivations and whether optional courses independently selected by students are consistent with their Study plan. Students can choose elective courses following the provisions established by the Council of the School and by the deadlines determined each year by the Academic Boards.
Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 22/09/2025 - 19/12/2025 2: 23/02/2026 - 29/05/2026 A: 22/09/2025 - 29/05/2026 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
77762 Analysis of Political Language 1 D L-LIN/12 8
C7974 BORDERS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 1 D SPS/04 8
B2863 Challenges to Global Health - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 D SPS/04 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
B0142 Environment in International Politics - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 D SPS/14 8
B1936 French Language and Laboratory II - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 D L-LIN/04 8
B1937 German Language 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
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
93388 International Security Policy - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 D SPS/04 8
96811 Internship 1 D 8
88092 Nationalism And Secessionalism
Compulsory attendance 		1 D SPS/04 8
31841 Political Development in Sub-Saharan Africa (seminar) 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 - Not available for the year  2025/2026
Compulsory attendance 		1 D SPS/04 8
93501 Remapping The Post-Soviet Space
Compulsory attendance 		1 D SPS/06 8
B1939 Russian Language 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
B1938 Spanish Language 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
41433 DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS 2 D SECS-P/02 8
B2855 Diplomatic and Consular Law
Compulsory attendance 		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
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
82007 International Economics Policy - Not available for the year  2025/2026 2 D SPS/04 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
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
Linguistic Skills courses of the Campus Project (max limit 12 CFU)
Please note that it is possible to select up to a maximum of two Campus Project courses over the two years of the Master's Degree Programme.
86684 Arabic Language and Culture I CT1 D L-OR/12 6
B3452 CHINESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE – FORLI' - Not available for the year  2025/2026 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
97995 ARABO DI SECONDO LIVELLO CT2 D L-OR/12 6
86687 Arabic Language and Culture II - Not available for the year  2025/2026 CT2 D L-OR/12 6
86688 Chinese Language and Culture II - Not available for the year  2025/2026 CT2 D L-OR/21 6
B4425 L’INTERCOMPRENSIONE PER LA COMUNICAZIONE PLURILINGUE CT2 D L-LIN/02 6
93348 CINESE DI SECONDO LIVELLO CT4 D L-OR/21 6
95040 RUSSO DI PRIMO LIVELLO CT4 D L-LIN/21 6
97441 COREANO DI PRIMO LIVELLO CTP D L-OR/22 6
95041 HINDI DI PRIMO LIVELLO CTP D L-OR/19 6
B0889 COREANO DI SECONDO LIVELLO CTS D L-OR/22 6
95039 HINDI DI SECONDO LIVELLO CTS D L-OR/19 6

Mandatory courses

Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 22/09/2025 - 19/12/2025 2: 23/02/2026 - 29/05/2026 A: 22/09/2025 - 29/05/2026 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
B0636 Final Examination 1 E 16