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

Curriculum Politica e Sicurezza internazionale: for students enrolled a.y. 2025-26

First Year

Anticipo gruppo TAF B (max limit 8 CFU)

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
93388 International Security Policy 1 B SPS/04 8
82007 International Economics Policy 2 B SPS/04 8

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

The course International Economics (LM) is strongly recommended for students who have not gained 8 CFU in the field of international economics, with the aim of establishing a solid foundation for the successful pursuit of subsequent examinations in the related field.
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
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 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
39973 French Language (Course and Laboratory) II 1 B L-LIN/04 8
39979 German Language (Course and Laboratory) II 1 B L-LIN/14 8
39975 Russian Language (Course and Laboratory) II 1 B L-LIN/21 8
39976 Spanish Language (Course and Laboratory) II 1 B L-LIN/07 8
39972 French Language (Course and Laboratory) I 2 B L-LIN/04 8
39978 German Language (Course and Laboratory) I 2 B L-LIN/14 8
96581 Language and Culture of French-Speaking Countries 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 2 B L-LIN/21 8
96582 Language and Culture of Spanish-Speaking Countries 2 B L-LIN/07 8
39974 Russian Language (Course and Laboratory) I 2 B L-LIN/21 8
39977 Spanish Language (Course and Laboratory) I A B L-LIN/07 8

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

The course International History (LM) is strongly recommended for students who have not gained 8 CFU in the field of history of international relations in the previous university career, with the aim of establishing a solid foundation for the successful pursuit of subsequent examinations in the related field.
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
88091 History Of European Integration (C.A.) 1 B SPS/06 8
78136 International History (LM) 1 B SPS/06 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)
Compulsory attendance – max 30 places
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 strongly recommended for students who have not gained 8 CFU in the field of theory of international relations in the previous university career, with the aim of establishing a solid foundation for the successful pursuit of subsequent examinations in the related field.
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
40040 Governance and Policies of the European Integration 1 B SPS/04 8
B5878 International Relations Theory 1 B SPS/04 8
88092 Nationalism And Secessionalism
Compulsory attendance. Max n. 30 places
1 B SPS/04 8
07223 Strategic Studies 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 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
00458 Economic Geography 1 C M-GGR/02 8
B2855 Diplomatic and Consular Law
Insegnamento a frequenza obbligatoria
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)
L’insegnamento Principles of Economics è fortemente consigliato agli studenti che non hanno conseguito almeno 16 CFU in SSD economici.
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) 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 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
B2871 Culture and Globalization 1 C SPS/08 8
93802 East Asia And The International System
Mandatory attendance
1 C SPS/14 8
00458 Economic Geography 1 C M-GGR/02 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 SPS/06 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 – max 30 places
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
93334 Security Policies In East Asia 1 C SPS/14 8
07223 Strategic Studies 1 C SPS/04 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
Insegnamento a frequenza obbligatoria
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
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)

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.
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
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

Second Year

Attività formative obbligatorie

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
82342 Final Examination LM (16 CFU) - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 E 16

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
96586 Big Data - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 F 4
99984 Negotiation Simulation for International Relations - Not available for the year  2025/2026
Compulsory attendance
1 F 4
96585 EU Project Planning - Not available for the year  2025/2026
Compulsory attendance
2 F 4
99985 Gender and International Politics - Not available for the year  2025/2026
Compulsory attendance
2 F 4
B0303 Intercultural Law and Sustainability - Not available for the year  2025/2026 2 F 4
99987 Journalism and Conflicts - Not available for the year  2025/2026 2 F 4

Group 2: Group of choices 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
88091 History Of European Integration (C.A.) 1 B SPS/06 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 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
B2871 Culture and Globalization 1 C SPS/08 8
93802 East Asia And The International System
Compulsory attendance
1 C SPS/14 8
00458 Economic Geography 1 C M-GGR/02 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 SPS/06 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 - 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
93334 Security Policies In East Asia 1 C SPS/14 8
07223 Strategic Studies 1 C SPS/04 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
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 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 - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 D L-LIN/12 8
B2871 Culture and Globalization 1 D SPS/08 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 1 D SECS-P/01 8
B0142 Environment in International Politics - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 D SPS/14 8
84702 Ethical Issues and Social Change 1 D SPS/01 8
39973 French Language (Course and Laboratory) II 1 D L-LIN/04 8
39979 German Language (Course and Laboratory) II 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 SPS/06 8
96848 History of the World Economy and Migration - Not available for the year  2025/2026 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
15349 Internship - Not available for the year  2025/2026 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 - Not available for the year  2025/2026
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 1 D L-LIN/21 8
93334 Security Policies In East Asia 1 D SPS/14 8
39976 Spanish Language (Course and Laboratory) II 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
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
B5942 International Law of the Global Commons 2 D IUS/13 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 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 2 D L-LIN/21 8
96582 Language and Culture of Spanish-Speaking Countries 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 - Not available for the year  2025/2026 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 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 - Not available for the year  2025/2026
Compulsory attendance
2 D SECS-P/02 8