Political Sciences (SPO)
Political Sciences (SPO)
Course sheet
A.Y. 2024/2025
Bachelor
L-36 - Political science and international relations
The BA in Political Science offers the substantive competencies and the methodological skills typical of an interdisciplinary degree at the intersection of economics, law, political science, sociology and history. Such competencies and skills are essential for the analysis and understanding of the structures and processes of contemporary societies from a comparative perspective. Four distinct curriculums allow the students to choose and deepen specific disciplinary and thematic approaches with the appropriate conceptual and methodological tools.
Graduates in Political Science have skills and competences to work in various fields, including national and multinational private companies and organizations, public administrations and institutions, supranational and international organizations, non-governmental and third sector organizations, research centres, consulting agencies, journalism and publishing houses.
Employment statistics (Almalaurea)
Employment statistics (Almalaurea)
We strongly suggest to take advantage of the possibilities offered by the Erasmus+ project.
Our students may spend up to three terms (two semesters) in a foreign university, in the framework of the Erasmus+ agreements signed by the University of Milano. Students can follow the courses offered in partner universities, take their exams, complete their research and write the essay for their final thesis. All these activities will be recognized as part of their duties according to their predefined "Learning agreement".
Our Bachelor program has Erasmus+ exchange agreements with 8 European foreign universities, in the field of social and political sciences, economics, history and law. Some of these agreements are in common with other Ba programmes of the Faculty of Political, Social and Economic sciences. More specifically, we offer up to 24 exchange positions with universities in Spain, 14 in Germany, 14 in France, 5 in Denmark, 2 each for Norway, Portugal and Spain, and 1 in the United Kingdom.
In the period abroad students must obtain at least 18 Ects. Before leaving, they will have to prepare their "Learning agreement" together with professor Beatrice Magni, in charge for the Erasmus+ program. After their return, they will have to complete the procedure for the recognition of the Ects earned abroad with the Erasmus office of the Department of Social and Political Sciences.
PROGRAMMA ERASMUS+ TRAINEESHIP
There is even the possibility of paid internships in foreign companies or organizations, for a period of up to 12 months, according to the Erasmus+ placement framework.
Our students may spend up to three terms (two semesters) in a foreign university, in the framework of the Erasmus+ agreements signed by the University of Milano. Students can follow the courses offered in partner universities, take their exams, complete their research and write the essay for their final thesis. All these activities will be recognized as part of their duties according to their predefined "Learning agreement".
Our Bachelor program has Erasmus+ exchange agreements with 8 European foreign universities, in the field of social and political sciences, economics, history and law. Some of these agreements are in common with other Ba programmes of the Faculty of Political, Social and Economic sciences. More specifically, we offer up to 24 exchange positions with universities in Spain, 14 in Germany, 14 in France, 5 in Denmark, 2 each for Norway, Portugal and Spain, and 1 in the United Kingdom.
In the period abroad students must obtain at least 18 Ects. Before leaving, they will have to prepare their "Learning agreement" together with professor Beatrice Magni, in charge for the Erasmus+ program. After their return, they will have to complete the procedure for the recognition of the Ects earned abroad with the Erasmus office of the Department of Social and Political Sciences.
PROGRAMMA ERASMUS+ TRAINEESHIP
There is even the possibility of paid internships in foreign companies or organizations, for a period of up to 12 months, according to the Erasmus+ placement framework.
Course attendance is highly recommended.
Enrolment
Admission to the degree programme requires applicants to have a high school diploma or an equivalent suitable qualification from abroad.
To be admitted to the course students must sit an examination to check their linguistic-communication capabilities, in addition to taking an online test (TOLC-E) organised by the Consortium of Interuniversity Integrated Access Systems (CISIA). Subject knowledge for admission will be deemed acceptable if the scores in the selection band have been achieved.
Students whose score is lower than the value stated in the selection band, limited to the area of verbal comprehension, will be assigned an additional learning obligation (OFA), which must be met and approved within the first year of the course.
The University organises specific tutoring support for the successful completion of the OFA. Additional information is available on the University study portal of the Faculty of Political, Economic & Social Sciences.
If students fail to satisfy the OFA within the required timescale, the following year they will be unable to sit the examinations for the years subsequent to the first year.
English OFA
In order to fulfil the Additional Learning Requirement (Obbligo Formativo Aggiuntivo - OFA) for English and sit the English-language exam required by the study plan, students must achieve B2 proficiency per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This proficiency level may be certified as follows:
- By submitting a language certificate attesting B2 or higher level in English and issued no more than three years before the date of submission. You will find the list of language certificates recognized by the University at: (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39322/). The certificate must be uploaded during the enrolment procedure, or subsequently to the portal http://studente.unimi.it/uploadCertificazioniLingue;
- By taking a placement test offered by the University Language Centre (SLAM) between October and December of the first year (or in January for single-cycle programmes). Students who fail the test will be required to take a SLAM course.
The placement test is mandatory for all those who do not hold a valid certificate attesting to B2 or higher level.
Those who have not taken the placement test by the end of December or fail the end-of-course exam six times must obtain the necessary certification privately in order to fulfil the OFA and sit the English exam.
To be admitted to the course students must sit an examination to check their linguistic-communication capabilities, in addition to taking an online test (TOLC-E) organised by the Consortium of Interuniversity Integrated Access Systems (CISIA). Subject knowledge for admission will be deemed acceptable if the scores in the selection band have been achieved.
Students whose score is lower than the value stated in the selection band, limited to the area of verbal comprehension, will be assigned an additional learning obligation (OFA), which must be met and approved within the first year of the course.
The University organises specific tutoring support for the successful completion of the OFA. Additional information is available on the University study portal of the Faculty of Political, Economic & Social Sciences.
If students fail to satisfy the OFA within the required timescale, the following year they will be unable to sit the examinations for the years subsequent to the first year.
English OFA
In order to fulfil the Additional Learning Requirement (Obbligo Formativo Aggiuntivo - OFA) for English and sit the English-language exam required by the study plan, students must achieve B2 proficiency per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This proficiency level may be certified as follows:
- By submitting a language certificate attesting B2 or higher level in English and issued no more than three years before the date of submission. You will find the list of language certificates recognized by the University at: (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39322/). The certificate must be uploaded during the enrolment procedure, or subsequently to the portal http://studente.unimi.it/uploadCertificazioniLingue;
- By taking a placement test offered by the University Language Centre (SLAM) between October and December of the first year (or in January for single-cycle programmes). Students who fail the test will be required to take a SLAM course.
The placement test is mandatory for all those who do not hold a valid certificate attesting to B2 or higher level.
Those who have not taken the placement test by the end of December or fail the end-of-course exam six times must obtain the necessary certification privately in order to fulfil the OFA and sit the English exam.
Places available: 300 + 5 reserved for non-EU citizens
Call for applications
Please refer to the call for admission test dates and contents, and how to register.
Session: 1
Application for admission: from 14/03/2024 to 13/06/2024
Application for matriculation: from 18/06/2024 to 01/07/2024
Session: 2
Application for admission: from 04/07/2024 to 12/09/2024
Application for matriculation: from 17/09/2024 to 24/09/2024
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Programme description and courses list
First trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| History of Political Theories | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/02 |
| Logics and Argumentation | 3 | 20 | Italian | M-FIL/02 |
| Political Science | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/04 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Public Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/09 |
| Sociology | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/07 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Contemporary History | 9 | 60 | Italian | M-STO/04 |
| Microeconomics | 9 | 60 | Italian | SECS-P/01 |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Additional Language Skills: French (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | French | |
| Additional Language Skills: German (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | German | |
| Additional Language Skills: Spanish (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | Spanish | |
| Advanced Language Skills: Anglo-American (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | English | |
Optional activities and study plan rules
9 - Students must obtain 6 ECTS in one of the following courses
Advanced Language Skills: Anglo-American is reserved for those who have a placement or certification of English level B2
Advanced Language Skills: Anglo-American is reserved for those who have a placement or certification of English level B2
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Language Skills: French (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | French | Open sessions | |
| Additional Language Skills: German (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | German | Open sessions | |
| Additional Language Skills: Spanish (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | Spanish | Open sessions | |
| Advanced Language Skills: Anglo-American (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | English | Open sessions |
First trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Private Law | 6 | 40 | Italian | IUS/01 |
| Statistics | 9 | 60 | Italian | SECS-S/01 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Macroeconomics | 6 | 40 | Italian | SECS-P/01 |
| Political Philosophy | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/01 |
| Social Research Methodology | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/07 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Applied Social Research | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/07 |
| Comparative Social Policy | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/04 |
| European Union Politics and the European Social Model | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/04 |
| Language in Politics | 9 | 60 | English | L-LIN/12 |
First trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Philosophy and Politics of Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/20 |
| Public Philosophy | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/01 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Italian Political System | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/04 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Comparative Politics | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/04 |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Exam | 6 | 0 | Italian | |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Laboratory "new Public Governance and Co-Production of Public Services" | 3 | 20 | Italian | SECS-P/10 |
| Sociology and Methods of Education On Legality | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/09 |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Computer Science Course | 3 | 30 | Italian | INF/01 |
Optional activities and study plan rules
19 - Students must obtain 12 ECTS from elective courses.
20 - Students must obtain 3 ECTS in one of the following activities: further training activities; internships; workshops
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Course | 3 | 30 | Italian | Open sessions | INF/01 |
Prerequisites between courses:
a) Private law is preparatory to the Comparative Private Law of Persons and Markets;
b) Public law is preparatory to Administrative Law, European Union Law, International Law, Comparative Public Law, Immigration Law, Philosophy and Policy of Law;
c) Microeconomics is preparatory to Macroeconomics;
d) Political science is preparatory to Comparative Social Policy, Italian Political System, European Political System and Social Model, Comparative Politics;
e) Sociology is preparatory to Methodology of social research; Culture and society; Inequality, stratification and social mobility; Institutional companies, markets; Emotional relationships, families and life courses; Sociology of communication; Sociology of work; States, nations, democracy; f) Statistics is preparatory to applied social research;
g) Methodology of social research is preparatory to Applied Social Research;
h) Contemporary history is preparatory to History and culture of law, History of political and social movements, History of migrations and migration policies, Political and social history of the modern age, History of work.
It is also strongly recommended to take the Statistics exam before Social Research Methodology.
The fulfillment of the additional training obligations (OFA) relating to the access disciplinary skills is preparatory to the second and third year exams.
The fulfillment of the B2 level linguistic training obligations is preparatory to the Language in Politics exam.
a) Private law is preparatory to the Comparative Private Law of Persons and Markets;
b) Public law is preparatory to Administrative Law, European Union Law, International Law, Comparative Public Law, Immigration Law, Philosophy and Policy of Law;
c) Microeconomics is preparatory to Macroeconomics;
d) Political science is preparatory to Comparative Social Policy, Italian Political System, European Political System and Social Model, Comparative Politics;
e) Sociology is preparatory to Methodology of social research; Culture and society; Inequality, stratification and social mobility; Institutional companies, markets; Emotional relationships, families and life courses; Sociology of communication; Sociology of work; States, nations, democracy; f) Statistics is preparatory to applied social research;
g) Methodology of social research is preparatory to Applied Social Research;
h) Contemporary history is preparatory to History and culture of law, History of political and social movements, History of migrations and migration policies, Political and social history of the modern age, History of work.
It is also strongly recommended to take the Statistics exam before Social Research Methodology.
The fulfillment of the additional training obligations (OFA) relating to the access disciplinary skills is preparatory to the second and third year exams.
The fulfillment of the B2 level linguistic training obligations is preparatory to the Language in Politics exam.
First trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| History of Political Theories | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/02 |
| Logics and Argumentation | 3 | 20 | Italian | M-FIL/02 |
| Political Science | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/04 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Public Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/09 |
| Sociology | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/07 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Contemporary History | 9 | 60 | Italian | M-STO/04 |
| Microeconomics | 9 | 60 | Italian | SECS-P/01 |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Additional Language Skills: French (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | French | |
| Additional Language Skills: German (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | German | |
| Additional Language Skills: Spanish (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | Spanish | |
| Advanced Language Skills: Anglo-American (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | English | |
Optional activities and study plan rules
9 - Students must obtain 6 ECTS in one of the following courses
Advanced Language Skills: Anglo-American is reserved for those who have a placement or certification of English level B2
Advanced Language Skills: Anglo-American is reserved for those who have a placement or certification of English level B2
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Language Skills: French (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | French | Open sessions | |
| Additional Language Skills: German (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | German | Open sessions | |
| Additional Language Skills: Spanish (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | Spanish | Open sessions | |
| Advanced Language Skills: Anglo-American (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | English | Open sessions |
First trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Private Law | 6 | 40 | Italian | IUS/01 |
| Statistics | 9 | 60 | Italian | SECS-S/01 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Macroeconomics | 6 | 40 | Italian | SECS-P/01 |
| Political Philosophy | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/01 |
| Social Research Methodology | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/07 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Comparative Private Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/02 |
| International Law | 6 | 40 | Italian | IUS/13 |
| Language in Politics | 9 | 60 | English | L-LIN/12 |
| Law and Social Change | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/20 |
First trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| European Union Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/14 |
| Immigration Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/09 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| European Integration and Market Regulation | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/05 |
| Optional | ||||
| Administrative Law | 6 | 40 | Italian | IUS/10 |
| Comparative Public Law | 6 | 40 | Italian | IUS/21 |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Exam | 6 | 0 | Italian | |
Optional activities and study plan rules
14 - Students must obtain 6 ECTS in one of the following courses
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Law | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second trimester | IUS/10 |
| Comparative Public Law | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second trimester | IUS/21 |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Computer Science Course | 3 | 30 | Italian | INF/01 |
Optional activities and study plan rules
19 - Students must obtain 12 ECTS from elective courses.
20 - Students must obtain 3 ECTS in one of the following activities: further training activities; internships; workshops
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Course | 3 | 30 | Italian | Open sessions | INF/01 |
Prerequisites between courses:
a) Private law is preparatory to the Comparative Private Law of Persons and Markets;
b) Public law is preparatory to Administrative Law, European Union Law, International Law, Comparative Public Law, Immigration Law, Philosophy and Policy of Law;
c) Microeconomics is preparatory to Macroeconomics;
d) Political science is preparatory to Comparative Social Policy, Italian Political System, European Political System and Social Model, Comparative Politics;
e) Sociology is preparatory to Methodology of social research; Culture and society; Inequality, stratification and social mobility; Institutional companies, markets; Emotional relationships, families and life courses; Sociology of communication; Sociology of work; States, nations, democracy; f) Statistics is preparatory to applied social research;
g) Methodology of social research is preparatory to Applied Social Research;
h) Contemporary history is preparatory to History and culture of law, History of political and social movements, History of migrations and migration policies, Political and social history of the modern age, History of work.
It is also strongly recommended to take the Statistics exam before Social Research Methodology.
The fulfillment of the additional training obligations (OFA) relating to the access disciplinary skills is preparatory to the second and third year exams.
The fulfillment of the B2 level linguistic training obligations is preparatory to the Language in Politics exam.
a) Private law is preparatory to the Comparative Private Law of Persons and Markets;
b) Public law is preparatory to Administrative Law, European Union Law, International Law, Comparative Public Law, Immigration Law, Philosophy and Policy of Law;
c) Microeconomics is preparatory to Macroeconomics;
d) Political science is preparatory to Comparative Social Policy, Italian Political System, European Political System and Social Model, Comparative Politics;
e) Sociology is preparatory to Methodology of social research; Culture and society; Inequality, stratification and social mobility; Institutional companies, markets; Emotional relationships, families and life courses; Sociology of communication; Sociology of work; States, nations, democracy; f) Statistics is preparatory to applied social research;
g) Methodology of social research is preparatory to Applied Social Research;
h) Contemporary history is preparatory to History and culture of law, History of political and social movements, History of migrations and migration policies, Political and social history of the modern age, History of work.
It is also strongly recommended to take the Statistics exam before Social Research Methodology.
The fulfillment of the additional training obligations (OFA) relating to the access disciplinary skills is preparatory to the second and third year exams.
The fulfillment of the B2 level linguistic training obligations is preparatory to the Language in Politics exam.
First trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| History of Political Theories | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/02 |
| Logics and Argumentation | 3 | 20 | Italian | M-FIL/02 |
| Political Science | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/04 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Public Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/09 |
| Sociology | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/07 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Contemporary History | 9 | 60 | Italian | M-STO/04 |
| Microeconomics | 9 | 60 | Italian | SECS-P/01 |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Additional Language Skills: French (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | French | |
| Additional Language Skills: German (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | German | |
| Additional Language Skills: Spanish (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | Spanish | |
| Advanced Language Skills: Anglo-American (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | English | |
Optional activities and study plan rules
9 - Students must obtain 6 ECTS in one of the following courses
Advanced Language Skills: Anglo-American is reserved for those who have a placement or certification of English level B2
Advanced Language Skills: Anglo-American is reserved for those who have a placement or certification of English level B2
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Language Skills: French (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | French | Open sessions | |
| Additional Language Skills: German (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | German | Open sessions | |
| Additional Language Skills: Spanish (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | Spanish | Open sessions | |
| Advanced Language Skills: Anglo-American (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | English | Open sessions |
First trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Media Sociology | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/08 |
| Private Law | 6 | 40 | Italian | IUS/01 |
| Statistics | 9 | 60 | Italian | SECS-S/01 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Macroeconomics | 6 | 40 | Italian | SECS-P/01 |
| Political Philosophy | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/01 |
| Social Research Methodology | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/07 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Applied Social Research | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/07 |
| Language in Politics | 9 | 60 | English | L-LIN/12 |
| Social Inequality, Stratification and Mobility | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/07 |
First trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Culture and Society | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/08 |
| Institutions, Markets and Society | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/09 |
| Optional | ||||
| Intimate Relationships, Family and Life Course | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/08 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| States, Nations and Democracy | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/11 |
| Optional | ||||
| Sociology of Labour | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/09 |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Exam | 6 | 0 | Italian | |
Optional activities and study plan rules
21 - Students must obtain 6 ECTS in one of the following courses
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intimate Relationships, Family and Life Course | 6 | 40 | Italian | First trimester | SPS/08 |
| Sociology of Labour | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second trimester | SPS/09 |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Computer Science Course | 3 | 30 | Italian | INF/01 |
Optional activities and study plan rules
19 - Students must obtain 12 ECTS from elective courses.
20 - Students must obtain 3 ECTS in one of the following activities: further training activities; internships; workshops
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Course | 3 | 30 | Italian | Open sessions | INF/01 |
Prerequisites between courses:
a) Private law is preparatory to the Comparative Private Law of Persons and Markets;
b) Public law is preparatory to Administrative Law, European Union Law, International Law, Comparative Public Law, Immigration Law, Philosophy and Policy of Law;
c) Microeconomics is preparatory to Macroeconomics;
d) Political science is preparatory to Comparative Social Policy, Italian Political System, European Political System and Social Model, Comparative Politics;
e) Sociology is preparatory to Methodology of social research; Culture and society; Inequality, stratification and social mobility; Institutional companies, markets; Emotional relationships, families and life courses; Sociology of communication; Sociology of work; States, nations, democracy; f) Statistics is preparatory to applied social research;
g) Methodology of social research is preparatory to Applied Social Research;
h) Contemporary history is preparatory to History and culture of law, History of political and social movements, History of migrations and migration policies, Political and social history of the modern age, History of work.
It is also strongly recommended to take the Statistics exam before Social Research Methodology.
The fulfillment of the additional training obligations (OFA) relating to the access disciplinary skills is preparatory to the second and third year exams.
The fulfillment of the B2 level linguistic training obligations is preparatory to the Language in Politics exam.
a) Private law is preparatory to the Comparative Private Law of Persons and Markets;
b) Public law is preparatory to Administrative Law, European Union Law, International Law, Comparative Public Law, Immigration Law, Philosophy and Policy of Law;
c) Microeconomics is preparatory to Macroeconomics;
d) Political science is preparatory to Comparative Social Policy, Italian Political System, European Political System and Social Model, Comparative Politics;
e) Sociology is preparatory to Methodology of social research; Culture and society; Inequality, stratification and social mobility; Institutional companies, markets; Emotional relationships, families and life courses; Sociology of communication; Sociology of work; States, nations, democracy; f) Statistics is preparatory to applied social research;
g) Methodology of social research is preparatory to Applied Social Research;
h) Contemporary history is preparatory to History and culture of law, History of political and social movements, History of migrations and migration policies, Political and social history of the modern age, History of work.
It is also strongly recommended to take the Statistics exam before Social Research Methodology.
The fulfillment of the additional training obligations (OFA) relating to the access disciplinary skills is preparatory to the second and third year exams.
The fulfillment of the B2 level linguistic training obligations is preparatory to the Language in Politics exam.
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Location
Milano
Course locations
via Conservatorio, 7 - 20122 Milano
Head of study programme
Erasmus and international mobility tutor
Internship tutor
Credit recognition tutor
Quality Assurance Delegate
Reference structures
Contacts
- Information on services for students with disabilities can be found here:
https://www.unimi.it/en/study/student-services/services-students-disabilities - Information on services for students with SLD can be found here:
https://www.unimi.it/en/study/student-services/services-students-specific-learning-disabilities-sld - Degree Programme e-mail:
[email protected]
The tuition fees for students enrolled in Bachelor's, Master's and single-cycle degree programmes are divided into two instalments with different calculation methods and payment schedules:
- The amount of the first instalment is the same for all students
- The amount of the second instalment varies according to the ISEE University value, the degree programme and the student status (on track / off track for one year or off track for more than a year)
- An additional fee is due for online programmes
The University also offers:
- Concessions for students meeting high merit requirements
- Diversified tuition fees according to the student's home country for international students with assets/income abroad
- Concessions for international students with refugee status
Scholarships and benefits
The University provides a range of financial benefits to students meeting special requirements (merit, financial or personal conditions, international students).
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Admission, ranking and enrolment
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