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

Curriculum Transnational challenges and global governance: for students enrolled a.y. 2025-26

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 1 B SECS-P/01 8
84702 Ethical Issues and Social Change 1 B SPS/01 8
B5942 International Law of the Global Commons 2 B IUS/13 8
B2858 Regional and Global Governance 2 B SPS/04 8

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

A student who has earned at least 10 ECTS credits in French, Spanish, German, or Russian language courses during their university studies is required to select, within the language course group of their study plan, the most advanced level of the corresponding language courses, or to choose a different language from the one previously studied. A student who has earned at least 6 ECTS credits in French, Spanish, German, or Russian language courses during their university studies is required to select, within the language course group of their study plan, a level above the basic one for the corresponding language courses, or to choose a different language from the one previously studied.
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 1 B L-LIN/04 8
B1937 German Language and Laboratory II 1 B L-LIN/14 8
B1939 Russian Language and Laboratory II 1 B L-LIN/21 8
B1938 Spanish Language and Laboratory II 1 B L-LIN/07 8
B1862 French Language and Laboratory I 2 B L-LIN/04 8
B1864 German Language 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
B1866 Russian Language and Laboratory I 2 B L-LIN/21 8
B1865 Spanish Language and Laboratory I 2 B L-LIN/07 8

Group 2: Group of choice 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
93802 East Asia And The International System
Compulsory attendance 		1 B SPS/14 8
B5961 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
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 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
B2871 Culture and Globalization 1 C SPS/08 8
B9245 EU MIGRATION LAW 1 C IUS/14 8
B0142 Environment in International Politics - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 C SPS/14 8
B5878 International Relations Theory 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
B8287 THE CONTEMPORARY FAR RIGHT - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 C SPS/04 8
B2853 Energy Transition and International Politics 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 are strongly recommended to pass the exam of Principles of Economics.
GROUP OF CHOICE FOR STUDENTS WITHOUT ECONOMIC BACKGROUND (MAX LIMIT 8 CFU) (max limit 8 CFU)
The course Principles of Economics is strongly recommended for students who have not gained at least 16 credits in economic subjects.
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
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
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
B8287 THE CONTEMPORARY FAR RIGHT - Not available for the year  2025/2026 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
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
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: Anticipation of Linguistic Skills courses of the Campus Project (optional) (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

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
B8157 CHALLENGES TO GLOBAL HEALTH - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 F 4
B6170 Cyberspace and International Politics - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 F 4
B0277 Emerging Market Risk: How to Write Country Risk Report - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 F 4
B8158 FOOD SECURITY IN INTERNATIONAL POLITICS - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 F 4
B5984 Media and International Politics - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 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 International 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 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
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
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
B8287 THE CONTEMPORARY FAR RIGHT - Not available for the year  2025/2026 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
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
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 - 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
B0142 Environment in International Politics - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 D SPS/14 8
B1936 French Language and Laboratory II 1 D L-LIN/04 8
B1937 German Language 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
93388 International Security Policy 1 D SPS/04 8
96811 Internship - Not available for the year  2025/2026 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 1 D L-LIN/21 8
93334 Security Policies In East Asia 1 D SPS/14 8
B1938 Spanish Language 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
41433 DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS 2 D SECS-P/02 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
82007 International Economics Policy 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 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
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

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 - Not available for the year  2025/2026 1 E 16