Programme enrolment: requirements, deadlines and methods

Academic year 2023/2024

Call for applications for the international curriculum in Italian Studies

Second Cycle Degree in Italian Studies, European Literary Cultures, Linguistics - Class: LM-14 (referring to the Italian Academic System)

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The University has been working to raise awareness of and to address gender stereotypes. In this context, it has been decided to give greater linguistic visibility to gender differences. Where, solely for the sake of simplicity, the masculine form is used in this document, it is understood as referring to all persons who work within the community.

The international curriculum in Italian Studies is conceived as an interdisciplinary educational path, combining the knowledge of the Italian culture with the knowledge of European and non-European cultural traditions and providing the theoretical, critical and methodological instruments to work in national and international cultural contexts.

The teaching language is mainly English, but students will also follow advanced teachings provided in Italian language during their second year.

RELEVANT DEADLINES

Applications will be assessed by the Admission Board in accordance with the procedure outlined below.

Candidates that are not admitted may not apply for other intakes.

INTAKE 1

INTAKE 2

INTAKE 3

INTAKE 4

SECTION 1 – ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In order to be admitted to the second-cycle degree programme in Italian Studies must:

1. hold a first-cycle ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION, i.e., a three-year University degree or diploma or other suitable qualification obtained abroad. Candidates who have not yet obtained a first-cycle qualification, provided they have acquired 150 ECTS by the deadline of the chosen intake, may also apply. The application procedures are outlined in Section 2 – HOW TO APPLY;

1. meet the CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS outlined in section 1.1;
2. meet the LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS and, specifically, proficiency in English equivalent to at least B2 level.
3. have their PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS positively assessed in accordance with the procedures set out in section 1.2.

1.1 Curricular and Language Requirements

CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for admission, candidates must:

 1- Hold a first cycle degree, or an equivalent degree achieved in another educational system, in one of the following classes (only for students who obtained their degree in the Italian academic system):

L‐1 BENI CULTURALI (CULTURAL HERITAGE);

L‐3 DISCIPLINE DELLE ARTI FIGURATIVE, DELLA MUSICA, DELLO SPETTACOLO E DELLA MODA (VISUAL ARTS, MUSIC, PERFORMING ARTS AND FASHION STUDIES);

L‐5 FILOSOFIA (PHILOSOPHY);

L-6 GEOGRAFIA (GEOGRAPHY);

L‐10 LETTERE (HUMANITIES);

L‐11 LINGUE E CULTURE MODERNE (MODERN LANGUAGES AND CIVILISATIONS);

L-12 MEDIAZIONE LINGUISTICA (APPLIED LANGUAGES);

L‐19 SCIENZE DELL'EDUCAZIONE E DELLA FORMAZIONE (EDUCATION AND TRAINING);

L‐20 SCIENZE DELLA COMUNICAZIONE (COMMUNICATION);

L-36 SCIENZE POLITICHE E DELLE RELAZIONI INTERNAZIONALI (POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS);

L-37 SCIENZE SOCIALI PER LA COOPERAZIONE, LO SVILUPPO E LA PACE (PEACE STUDIES);

L‐42 STORIA (HISTORY);

L‐43 TECNOLOGIE PER LA CONSERVAZIONE E IL RESTAURO DEI BENI CULTURALI (CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE);

In addition to the possession of a degree as indicated, candidates must have obtained at least 50 ECTS in the following subject areas:

L-LIN;

L-FIL-LETT;

M-FIL/05 – FILOSOFIA E TEORIA DEI LINGUAGGI (PHILOSOPHY AND THEORY OF LANGUAGE).

L-ART/02 – STORIA DELL’ARTE MODERNA (HISTORY OF MODERN ART);

L-ART/03 – STORIA DELL’ARTE CONTEMPORANEA (HISTORY OF CONTEMPORARY ART);

L-ART/04 – MUSEOLOGIA E CRITICA ARTISTICA E DEL RESTAURO (MUSEOLOGY AND ART AND RESTORATION CRITICISM);

L-ART/05 – DISCIPLINE DELLO SPETTACOLO (PERFORMING ARTS);

L-ART/06 – CINEMA, FOTOGRAFIA E TELEVISIONE (CINEMA, PHOTOGRAPHY AND TELEVISION);

M-STO/02 – STORIA MODERNA (MODERN HISTORY);

M-STO/04 – STORIA CONTEMPORANEA (CONTEMPORARY HISTORY);

SPS/07 – SOCIOLOGIA GENERALE (GENERAL SOCIOLOGY)

SPS/08 – SOCIOLOGIA DEI PROCESSI CULTURALI E COMUNICATIVI (SOCIOLOGY OF CULTURE AND COMMUNICATION)

Within the above mentioned 50 ECTS credits, at least 18 in the following sectors:

L-FIL-LET/10 – LETTERATURA ITALIANA (ITALIAN LITERATURE);

L-FIL-LET/11 – LETTERATURA ITALIANA CONTEMPORANEA (CONTEMPORARY ITALIAN LITERATURE);

L-LIN/01 – GLOTTOLOGIA E LINGUISTICA (GLOTTOLOGY AND LINGUISTICS);

M-STO/04 – STORIA CONTEMPORANEA (CONTEMPORARY HISTORY);

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Admission to the programme is subject to proving English language skills, equivalent to level B2 (or higher) of the Common European Framework (CEFR). A list of recognised certificates is available on the web page: https://corsi.unibo.it/2cycle/ItalianStudies/english-language-requirement-for-admission

The English Language Certificate is not compulsory: candidates not holding a suitable English language certificate will prove their language proficiency during the interview.

1.2 Assessment of personal knowledge and skills

 Admission to the 2nd cycle degree programme in Italian Studies is subject to the passing of an interview to assess the candidates' personal competencies and skills in in humanities and Italian culture.

SECTION 2 – HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted within the timeframe set by each intake in accordance with the following procedure.

1. Log onto Studenti OnLine (studenti.unibo.it), using your SPID username and password. The system will automatically retrieve your personal details and it will create your University credentials (nome.cognome@studio.unibo.it).
2. Click on "APPLY FOR ADMISSION", select "SECOND-CYCLE DEGREE" and choose the programme named "ITALIAN STUDIES – International Curriculum, Admission process ";
3. UPLOAD the required documents in PDF format:

MANDATORY DOCUMENTS

• A copy of the front and back of a valid identity document. If the identity document does not have an English translation, a copy of your passport must be attached.
• Self-certification regarding your first-cycle academic qualification with a list of completed exams, if obtained in Italy, or a copy of the qualification obtained abroad which enables access to second-cycle degree programmes in the country in which it was obtained. This must be submitted along with a Transcript of Records and a Diploma Supplement, where available, translated into Italian or English. If you have not yet obtained the aforementioned qualification, upload the list of completed exams or the Transcript of Records.

OTHER DOCUMENTS

• Curriculum Vitae
• Certificate attesting to your English language competency indicated in section 1;
• Copy of a valid residence permit, if already held.
• Adaptation request form for students with disabilities. Further information is available at http://www.studentidisabili.unibo.it/servizi-agli-studenti/richiesta-di-adattamenti-per-le-prove-di-ammissione.

The Admission Board will only assess documents uploaded through the online application. Any mandatory documents that are missing or only partially uploaded by the application deadline shall result in the candidate not being considered (or selected) for admission.

GRADUATING STUDENTS

Students who are about to graduate, provided they have acquired 150 ECTS by the deadline of the chosen intake, can also apply. They will be admitted to the degree programme on the condition that they obtain their undergraduate degree by and no later than December 28^th 2023.

Candidates who do not meet this requirement will be excluded.

SECTION 3 – ADMISSION

An Admission Board will check candidates' academic backgrounds and whether they meet the requirements for admission.

Candidates will be notified about admission to the degree programme via Studenti Online (www.studenti.unibo.it) and via email on their University account (name.surname@studio.unibo.it), starting from the date indicated under step 4 in the above intake calendar.

Candidates that are not admitted may not apply for other intakes.

SECTION 4 – ENROLMENT

To enrol, you should complete the following steps.

1. Log on to Studenti OnLine (www.studenti.unibo.it) entering the username and password obtained when submitting your application.
2. Select "Enrolment”, then select “Second-cycle Degree”, and then the degree programme “Italian Studies” and enter the required data.
3. Pay the first instalment following the instructions provided on Studenti Online (www.studenti.unibo.it).

After paying the enrolment fee, check the details of your enrolment application on Studenti OnLine 

(www.studenti.unibo.it) to verify your next steps and activate your career.

For further information, please refer to the Call for Applications.

Language requirements 

To be admitted to the degree programme, you must demonstrate a knowledge of the English language of at least level B2 (CEFR) according to one of the conditions established by the course.