Communication and Society (CES)
The degree programme in Communication and Society offers graduates a sufficient grounding in the main communication sectors and a sound mastery of the methodologies and techniques required to enter a number of professions in the communication sphere.
Students develop fundamental competences and specific skills in the communication media field, enabling them to undertake professional roles in the various spheres of the cultural industry (publishing, radio, television, the new media); in corporate communication; advertising and consumer affairs; communication and public relation occupations in private companies, public administration and private charitable organisations; editorial and journalistic activities, also in the audiovisual and new technologies sector.
They also acquire the skills required to engage in the production of texts in the cultural industry (scriptwriting for advertising, video, film). Graduates also possess a good command of two foreign languages (one of which must be English), in addition to a mastery of the Italian language.
The Communication and Society degree programme presents graduates with career opportunities in the numerous spheres of corporate, political and social communication, in public and private national and international organisations, the cultural industry, publishing, market research, firms, and the new economy.
Graduates can pursue roles as press officers, public relations officers, experts in business management, in publishing firms, distance learning, specific methodologies (surveys, databases, etc.), and in communication campaigns.
Employment statistics (Almalaurea)
Application and admission: Limited enrolment with admission test.
Access is subject to passing a test (TOLC-E, CISIA OnLine Test, www.cisiaonline.it ) which will give rise to a merit ranking.
Additional learning obligations (OFA)
OFA: English language
To be able to sit the English language exam included in the study plan, students must have level B1 proficiency in English.
Proficiency may be certified at the time of matriculation by submitting a certificate of level B1 language proficiency or better, or by sitting the SLAM (University Language Centre) Placement test during the first year of studies only, between September and December.
Students who do not pass the test must follow the SLAM language courses and obtain appropriate certification within the year the plan of study calls for a language exam.
Double degree
Students with in-depth knowledge of foreign languages who wish to complete part of their university studies abroad may complete periods of study in various foreign universities, thereby obtaining an academic qualification from both their home university and the foreign one (Double Degree).
In particular, the degree course in Communication and Society has entered into an agreement with the American university John Cabot University in Rome which allows the acquisition of both the Italian degree and the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication, valid internationally.
Students participating in this program will be selected according to the modalities indicated in the annual announcement.
Full details at Double degree page.
Highly recommended, not mandatory
Courses list
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | |||
| English | 9 | 60 | English |
| Media Economics | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Sociology and Culture | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | |||
| Constitutional and Media Law | 12 | 80 | Italian |
| Italian Language Workshop | 3 | 20 | Italian |
| Psychology of Communication | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | |||
| Contemporary History | 6 | 40 | Italian |
| Sociolinguistics | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | |||
| Communications Culture | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Research Methods in the Social Sciences | 12 | 80 | Italian |
| Social History of the Media | 6 | 40 | Italian |
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | |||
| Information Technology | 6 | 40 | Italian |
| IT Workshop | 3 | 20 | Italian |
| Marketing and Business Strategies | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | |||
| Digital Media | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Sociology of Communication | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | |||
| Languages of the Media | 6 | 40 | English |
| Optional | |||
| Qualitative research in social organization | 6 | 40 | Italian |
| Sociology of Cultural Processes | 6 | 40 | Italian |
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | |||
| European Media Law | 6 | 40 | Italian |
| Optional | |||
| Data Protection Law | 6 | 40 | Italian |
| Economics of Advertising | 6 | 40 | Italian |
| Human Resources Organization | 6 | 40 | Italian |
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | |||
| Freedom of Speech and Expression | 6 | 40 | Italian |
| Global Processes of Information Society | 6 | 40 | Italian |
| Sociology of Family and Life Course | 6 | 40 | Italian |
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | |||
| Final Exam | 6 | 0 | Italian |
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Protection Law | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second trimester |
| Economics of Advertising | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second trimester |
| Freedom of Speech and Expression | 6 | 40 | Italian | Third trimester |
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualitative research in social organization | 6 | 40 | Italian | First trimester |
| Sociology of Cultural Processes | 6 | 40 | Italian | First trimester |
| Sociology of Family and Life Course | 6 | 40 | Italian | Third trimester |
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Organization | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second trimester |
| Global Processes of Information Society | 6 | 40 | Italian | Third trimester |
Economy and industry of the media
English as foreign language
Sociolinguistic
Workshop of Italian language
Psychology of communication
Sociology and culture
Contemporary history
Information and constitution
Moreover:
Sociology and culture is preparatory to Sociology of communication, Intercultural communication, Cultures of communication and Digital Media
Marketing and business strategy is preparatory to Economy and technique of advertising.
- Responsabile Erasmus: prof. Sergio Splendore
sergio.splendore@unimi.it - Contatti del tutor del Corso di Laurea
ces@unimi.it
University fees
For students enrolled on bachelor’s, master’s and single cycle degree programmes are divided into two instalments of different amounts and with different payment deadlines:
- the first, corresponding to the minimum amount, is the same for all students
- the second - technically referred to as an ‘all-inclusive fee’- that is variable.
Students can also be entitled for tuition fee reductions such as:
- lowering for students who meet high merit requirements
- fixed amounts calculated on the basis of the student's citizenship group for those with income/property abroad
- support for students who have political refugee status.
More info at: Fees - current academic year
Scholarships and benefits
The University also provides a range of financial benefits to students meeting special requirements (merit, financial or personal conditions, international students), including:
Guidance:
Admission, ranking and enrolment
Places available: 250 plus 20 reserved to extra UE students, 5 reserved to Marco Polo students
Session: 1
Call for applications: how to do
Application period: from 03-14-2019 to 04-12-2019
Enrolment period: from 04-18-2019 to 05-10-2019
Session: 2
Call for applications is going to be published.
Application period: from 07-15-2019 to 09-05-2019
Enrolment period: from 09-10-2019 to 09-16-2019