Publishing and Communication, Fashion Cultures
Publishing and Communication, Fashion Cultures
Course sheet
A.Y. 2025/2026
Master programme
LM-92 R - Teorie della comunicazione
The Master's degree in Publishing and Communication, Fashion Cultures aims to:
a) develop professional skills enabling students to gain a comprehensive understanding of production activities in the publishing industry and its overall problems, from production to consumption, with a focus on book publishing. To this end, the programme offers a wide range of options to delve deeper into the various aspects of publishing studies, a field of research focusing on the transmission of texts and the techniques used to publish texts in printed or electronic format;
b) expand students' knowledge of history, languages, literatures and philosophy, enhance their rhetorical and logical kills, introduce them to the principles of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and more generally provide them with a theoretical and methodological framework for an in-depth understanding of communication systems and sector-specific languages (including the language of the media). The ultimate goal is for students to learn how to write contents and develop communication models for advertising, mass media and corporate communication;
c) provide students with a strong interdisciplinary background in the humanities so as to prepare them for a career in fashion, a well-established industry where the focus is not merely on economic results, but also on promoting the Italian cultural heritage and the "Made in Italy" label (through specialised communication, archives, museums, traditional and electronic exhibitions, websites, etc.). This degree is specifically designed to meet the demand for emerging professionals in this field.
The study plan comprises core courses encompassing the domains of arts, philosophy, computer science, languages, psychology and sociology (e.g. courses on cinema, photography and television, aesthetics, glottology and linguistics, information technology, Italian linguistics, social psychology and the sociology of cultural and communication processes). Some of these courses are compulsory, while in other instances students must choose one or more courses from a range of options. Course topics range from information and communication theories and techniques to economics, history and politics, up to social, cognitive and media studies. An additional focus is placed on important subjects at the intersection of social sciences, economics and laws, such as demography, ethnography and anthropology, contemporary history and the history of political doctrines. Lastly, the study plan is complemented by a number of supplementary and elective courses on, inter alia, archival and library studies, business economics, contemporary Italian literature, contemporary arts history, modern history and the history of political institutions, all of which are intended to broaden the knowledge base of the graduate.
The job-oriented nature of this degree programme is clearly visible in a number of courses, as well as in the first-year workshop. As a matter of fact, both the workshop and the internship, which is to be completed during the second year, are intended to boost data processing and analysis skills, and to train students in content writing for both traditional and digital media.
Students are also required to reach proficiency in English at level B2 under the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR) before graduation.
At the end of their studies, graduates will have developed a set of soft skills enabling them to work for different types of media outlets, including a high degree of operational autonomy and a collaborative approach to teamwork. They will also be able to properly communicate the objectives and results of their analyses (based on a fruitful dialogue with subject experts), and to continuously update their knowledge and expertise, including through the use of new and innovative tools for research and investigation.
a) develop professional skills enabling students to gain a comprehensive understanding of production activities in the publishing industry and its overall problems, from production to consumption, with a focus on book publishing. To this end, the programme offers a wide range of options to delve deeper into the various aspects of publishing studies, a field of research focusing on the transmission of texts and the techniques used to publish texts in printed or electronic format;
b) expand students' knowledge of history, languages, literatures and philosophy, enhance their rhetorical and logical kills, introduce them to the principles of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and more generally provide them with a theoretical and methodological framework for an in-depth understanding of communication systems and sector-specific languages (including the language of the media). The ultimate goal is for students to learn how to write contents and develop communication models for advertising, mass media and corporate communication;
c) provide students with a strong interdisciplinary background in the humanities so as to prepare them for a career in fashion, a well-established industry where the focus is not merely on economic results, but also on promoting the Italian cultural heritage and the "Made in Italy" label (through specialised communication, archives, museums, traditional and electronic exhibitions, websites, etc.). This degree is specifically designed to meet the demand for emerging professionals in this field.
The study plan comprises core courses encompassing the domains of arts, philosophy, computer science, languages, psychology and sociology (e.g. courses on cinema, photography and television, aesthetics, glottology and linguistics, information technology, Italian linguistics, social psychology and the sociology of cultural and communication processes). Some of these courses are compulsory, while in other instances students must choose one or more courses from a range of options. Course topics range from information and communication theories and techniques to economics, history and politics, up to social, cognitive and media studies. An additional focus is placed on important subjects at the intersection of social sciences, economics and laws, such as demography, ethnography and anthropology, contemporary history and the history of political doctrines. Lastly, the study plan is complemented by a number of supplementary and elective courses on, inter alia, archival and library studies, business economics, contemporary Italian literature, contemporary arts history, modern history and the history of political institutions, all of which are intended to broaden the knowledge base of the graduate.
The job-oriented nature of this degree programme is clearly visible in a number of courses, as well as in the first-year workshop. As a matter of fact, both the workshop and the internship, which is to be completed during the second year, are intended to boost data processing and analysis skills, and to train students in content writing for both traditional and digital media.
Students are also required to reach proficiency in English at level B2 under the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR) before graduation.
At the end of their studies, graduates will have developed a set of soft skills enabling them to work for different types of media outlets, including a high degree of operational autonomy and a collaborative approach to teamwork. They will also be able to properly communicate the objectives and results of their analyses (based on a fruitful dialogue with subject experts), and to continuously update their knowledge and expertise, including through the use of new and innovative tools for research and investigation.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Thanks to the knowledge and skills acquired over the two years of the programme, graduates will be fully equipped to work for publishing companies in a variety of departments, possibly even in managerial positions, and more generally to be part of any public or private initiative involving editorial activities. Their sound acquaintance with the history of books and modern and contemporary publishing will enable them to handle the organisation of cultural activities for public administrations operating in different sectors. For example, they may hold important roles within editorial archives, museums, libraries and public and private study centres. Alternatively, they may opt for self-employment, or aim for top-level positions within publishing companies.
Career opportunities may also be found in the ICT field, where graduates would bring to the table their mastery of new technologies and tools. Furthermore, they will have all the skills needed to plan and organise cultural and events at different scales, particularly in those cases that require the analysis and implementation of multimedia communication models. Other job functions may include managing the visual identity of archives and museums, planning communication events, and serving as manager within Italian and foreign institutions.
The Master's degree in Publishing and Communication, Fashion Cultures provides students with a unique array of highly specialised skills, preparing them to work for companies operating in the fashion industry in Italy and abroad. Thanks to their expertise, graduates will be fully equipped to hold managerial positions within fashion magazines, PR agencies, archives and museums, and private and public organisations operating in the fashion industry.
At the end of their studies, graduates will be eligible to pursue a doctorate. Alternatively, they may opt for a vocational master, for example the 1st-level vocational master in Publishing organised jointly by the Faculty of Humanities, the Mondadori Foundation and AIE (Italian Publishers Association), or one of the two 2nd-level vocational masters under the Department of Historical Studies, i.e. the vocational master in Digital Humanities (in collaboration with the Municipality of Milan) and the vocational master in Public History (in collaboration with the Feltrinelli Foundation).
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
1) Specialists in public relations, image and related professions
Job function:
These specialists handle public relations and manage the corporate image of companies and organisations by writing contents, selecting and circulating advertising materials, as well as by organising and sponsoring high-visibility events, initiatives for citizens and other activities not directly related to marketing and promotion.
Professional skills:
- ability to analyse communication and information campaigns run by different actors (companies, organisations, institutions, etc.)
- expertise with traditional and new media, advertising, mass communication and corporate communication
Potential employers:
- public relations and corporate communication agencies
- image consulting firms
- public administrations
- public relations offices
- press offices
2) Dialogue writers and lyricists
Job function:
Dialogue writers and lyricists write scripts and dialogues for films, radio and television shows, and lyrics for music.
Professional skills:
- theoretical knowledge as well as technical and practical skills relating to the film, TV, and radio industry
- literary and linguistic skills
- a good grounding in history, philosophy and the arts
- knowledge of traditional media
Potential employers:
- script writing services
- lyrics services
- songwriting services
- companies handling cinematic, television and radio adaptations
- scriptwriting companies for the film, TV and radio industry
3) Copywriters
Job function:
Copywriters write marketing materials and informational texts to advertise goods and services in the press, on TV and radio, as well as through other media.
Professional skills:
- knowledge of marketing, mass communication strategies and market analysis
- storytelling analysis, ability to understand the meanings and values linked to a brand or product
- marketing campaign analysis, knowledge of traditional and new media
Potential employers:
- advertising agencies
- copywriting agencies and storytelling agencies
4) Technical writers
Job function:
Technical writers draft manuals, user guides, technical annexes and informational texts about consumer goods and services in connection with the publishing, communication and fashion sectors.
Professional skills:
- knowledge of marketing, mass communication strategies and market analysis
- storytelling analysis, ability to understand the meanings and values linked to a brand or product
- marketing campaign analysis, knowledge of traditional and new media
Potential employers:
- technical writing firms specialising in manuals for the publishing, communication and fashion sectors
- technical writing firms specialising in texts for the publishing, communication and fashion sectors
5) Content editors and proofreaders
Job function:
Content editors and proofreaders review and edit written texts as well as audio-visual and multimedia contents.
Professional skills:
- literary and linguistic skills
- a good grounding in history, philosophy and the arts
- knowledge of traditional and new media
Potential employers:
- proofreading agencies
- content editing agencies
6) IT communication specialists (digital media managers, social media managers, web communication managers and web content managers)
Job function:
IT communication specialists (i.e. digital media managers, social media managers, web communication managers and web content managers) take care of the following tasks and processes:
- design of static and dynamic websites, as well as social media pages;
- development of static and dynamic websites, as well as social media pages;
- management and maintenance of static and dynamic websites, as well as social media pages;
- search engine optimisation (SEO);
- promotion of websites and social media pages on the Internet.
Professional skills:
- advanced IT literacy, web design and social media planning
- online communication and web writing
- internet marketing
- knowledge of sociology of new media, semiotics of new media, digital humanities
Potential employers:
- companies and organisations providing web communication services to other parties
- companies and organisations who manage their online communication and social media presence in-house
- web communication/social media departments of companies and public administrations
Thanks to the knowledge and skills acquired over the two years of the programme, graduates will be fully equipped to work for publishing companies in a variety of departments, possibly even in managerial positions, and more generally to be part of any public or private initiative involving editorial activities. Their sound acquaintance with the history of books and modern and contemporary publishing will enable them to handle the organisation of cultural activities for public administrations operating in different sectors. For example, they may hold important roles within editorial archives, museums, libraries and public and private study centres. Alternatively, they may opt for self-employment, or aim for top-level positions within publishing companies.
Career opportunities may also be found in the ICT field, where graduates would bring to the table their mastery of new technologies and tools. Furthermore, they will have all the skills needed to plan and organise cultural and events at different scales, particularly in those cases that require the analysis and implementation of multimedia communication models. Other job functions may include managing the visual identity of archives and museums, planning communication events, and serving as manager within Italian and foreign institutions.
The Master's degree in Publishing and Communication, Fashion Cultures provides students with a unique array of highly specialised skills, preparing them to work for companies operating in the fashion industry in Italy and abroad. Thanks to their expertise, graduates will be fully equipped to hold managerial positions within fashion magazines, PR agencies, archives and museums, and private and public organisations operating in the fashion industry.
At the end of their studies, graduates will be eligible to pursue a doctorate. Alternatively, they may opt for a vocational master, for example the 1st-level vocational master in Publishing organised jointly by the Faculty of Humanities, the Mondadori Foundation and AIE (Italian Publishers Association), or one of the two 2nd-level vocational masters under the Department of Historical Studies, i.e. the vocational master in Digital Humanities (in collaboration with the Municipality of Milan) and the vocational master in Public History (in collaboration with the Feltrinelli Foundation).
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
1) Specialists in public relations, image and related professions
Job function:
These specialists handle public relations and manage the corporate image of companies and organisations by writing contents, selecting and circulating advertising materials, as well as by organising and sponsoring high-visibility events, initiatives for citizens and other activities not directly related to marketing and promotion.
Professional skills:
- ability to analyse communication and information campaigns run by different actors (companies, organisations, institutions, etc.)
- expertise with traditional and new media, advertising, mass communication and corporate communication
Potential employers:
- public relations and corporate communication agencies
- image consulting firms
- public administrations
- public relations offices
- press offices
2) Dialogue writers and lyricists
Job function:
Dialogue writers and lyricists write scripts and dialogues for films, radio and television shows, and lyrics for music.
Professional skills:
- theoretical knowledge as well as technical and practical skills relating to the film, TV, and radio industry
- literary and linguistic skills
- a good grounding in history, philosophy and the arts
- knowledge of traditional media
Potential employers:
- script writing services
- lyrics services
- songwriting services
- companies handling cinematic, television and radio adaptations
- scriptwriting companies for the film, TV and radio industry
3) Copywriters
Job function:
Copywriters write marketing materials and informational texts to advertise goods and services in the press, on TV and radio, as well as through other media.
Professional skills:
- knowledge of marketing, mass communication strategies and market analysis
- storytelling analysis, ability to understand the meanings and values linked to a brand or product
- marketing campaign analysis, knowledge of traditional and new media
Potential employers:
- advertising agencies
- copywriting agencies and storytelling agencies
4) Technical writers
Job function:
Technical writers draft manuals, user guides, technical annexes and informational texts about consumer goods and services in connection with the publishing, communication and fashion sectors.
Professional skills:
- knowledge of marketing, mass communication strategies and market analysis
- storytelling analysis, ability to understand the meanings and values linked to a brand or product
- marketing campaign analysis, knowledge of traditional and new media
Potential employers:
- technical writing firms specialising in manuals for the publishing, communication and fashion sectors
- technical writing firms specialising in texts for the publishing, communication and fashion sectors
5) Content editors and proofreaders
Job function:
Content editors and proofreaders review and edit written texts as well as audio-visual and multimedia contents.
Professional skills:
- literary and linguistic skills
- a good grounding in history, philosophy and the arts
- knowledge of traditional and new media
Potential employers:
- proofreading agencies
- content editing agencies
6) IT communication specialists (digital media managers, social media managers, web communication managers and web content managers)
Job function:
IT communication specialists (i.e. digital media managers, social media managers, web communication managers and web content managers) take care of the following tasks and processes:
- design of static and dynamic websites, as well as social media pages;
- development of static and dynamic websites, as well as social media pages;
- management and maintenance of static and dynamic websites, as well as social media pages;
- search engine optimisation (SEO);
- promotion of websites and social media pages on the Internet.
Professional skills:
- advanced IT literacy, web design and social media planning
- online communication and web writing
- internet marketing
- knowledge of sociology of new media, semiotics of new media, digital humanities
Potential employers:
- companies and organisations providing web communication services to other parties
- companies and organisations who manage their online communication and social media presence in-house
- web communication/social media departments of companies and public administrations
The Master's Degree Course offers the opportunity to carry out a training experience abroad, through the Erasmus+ Study Program, for a period of 6 months at various locations in France, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Spain and Sweden, with the possibility of extending the stay or repeating the experience up to 12 months. Students who wish to carry out activities of course attendance, research and master's degree thesis, in disciplinary fields consistent with their training path, are interested.
In particular, we highlight the active agreements with the universities of Avignon, Le Mans, Lille and Paris (France), Heidelberg (Germany), Rotterdam (Netherlands), Warsaw and Wroclaw (Poland), Cardiff (United Kingdom), Prague (Czech Republic), Barcelona, Madrid and Zaragoza (Spain) and Stockholm (Sweden).
The exams taken abroad and the research and master's degree thesis activities are recognized following a study plan agreed with the host institution. Before leaving, students define a Learning agreement based on the exams and activities they intend to take at the partner University, corresponding to the needs of their study plan.
The Master's Degree Course also promotes the Erasmus+ Traineeship Program, which provides for mobility also for recent graduates within 12 months of graduation, at foreign institutions identified from time to time, for a period of internship that can be recognized, upon agreement, through university training credits (cfu) and registered on the 'Europass' document.
In particular, we highlight the active agreements with the universities of Avignon, Le Mans, Lille and Paris (France), Heidelberg (Germany), Rotterdam (Netherlands), Warsaw and Wroclaw (Poland), Cardiff (United Kingdom), Prague (Czech Republic), Barcelona, Madrid and Zaragoza (Spain) and Stockholm (Sweden).
The exams taken abroad and the research and master's degree thesis activities are recognized following a study plan agreed with the host institution. Before leaving, students define a Learning agreement based on the exams and activities they intend to take at the partner University, corresponding to the needs of their study plan.
The Master's Degree Course also promotes the Erasmus+ Traineeship Program, which provides for mobility also for recent graduates within 12 months of graduation, at foreign institutions identified from time to time, for a period of internship that can be recognized, upon agreement, through university training credits (cfu) and registered on the 'Europass' document.
Course attendance is not mandatory, but strongly recommended. However, attendance is mandatory for the workshop and the internship.
Enrolment
QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION
A) STUDENTS WITH AN ITALIAN DEGREE
Access to the Master's degree programme is subject to an aptitude test aimed at ascertaining the adequacy of the applicant's background knowledge. All the details regarding the aptitude test are established by the Academic Board and the Department Council.
In addition to the aptitude test, which is mandatory, applicants must meet the following educational requirements:
1. Applicants holding a Bachelor's degree in Communication (degree class L-20) are automatically admitted to the programme;
2. Applicants holding a Bachelor's degree in one of the following degree classes are also eligible for admission:
L-1 Cultural heritage
L-3 Visual arts, music, performing arts and fashion studies
L-5 Philosophy
L-10 Humanities
L-19 Education and training
L-42 History
provided that they have earned at least 60 university credits (CFU/ECTS) in the following scientific-disciplinary sectors:
INF/01 Informatics, ING-INF/05 Information processing systems, IUS/08 Constitutional law, IUS/09 Public law, IUS/10 Administrative law, IUS/13 International law, IUS/14 European Union law, IUS/20 Philosophy of law, IUS/21 Comparative public law, L-ART/02 History of modern art, L-ART/03 History of contemporary art, L-ART/05 Performing arts, L-ART/06 Cinema, photography and television, L-ART/07 Musicology and history of music, L-FIL-LET/10 Italian literature, L-FIL-LET/11 Contemporary Italian literature, L-FIL-LET/12 Italian linguistics, L-FIL-LET/13 Philology of Italian literature, L-FIL-LET/14 Literary criticism and comparative literature, L-LIN/01 Glottology and linguistics, L-LIN/03 French literature, L-LIN/04 Language and translation - French, L-LIN/05 Spanish literature, L-LIN/06 Hispanic languages and literatures, L-LIN/07 Language and translation - Spanish, L-LIN/10 English literature, L-LIN/11 Anglo-American languages and literatures, L-LIN/12 Language and translation - English, L-LIN/13 German literature, L-LIN/14 Language and translation - German, L-LIN/21 Slavic studies, M-DEA/01 Demology, ethnology and anthropology, M-FIL/01 Theoretical philosophy, M-FIL/02 Logic and philosophy of science, M-FIL/03 Moral philosophy, M-FIL/04 Aesthetics, M-FIL/05 Philosophy and theory of language, M-FIL/06 History of philosophy, M-GGR/01 Geography, M-PSI/01 General psychology, M-PSI/05 Social psychology, M-STO/02 Modern history, M-STO/04 Contemporary history, SPS/01 Political philosophy, SPS/02 History of political thought, SPS/03 History of political institutions, SPS/04 Political science, SPS/07 General sociology, SPS/08 Sociology of culture and communication, SPS/11 Political sociology.
3. Applicants holding another Bachelor's degree or a diploma issued by an academy or institute of arts and design are also eligible for admission, provided that they have earned at least 9 university credits (CFU/ECTS) for each of the following subject groups:
a) L-ART/02 History of modern art, L-ART/03 History of contemporary art, L-ART/05 Performing arts, L-ART/06 Cinema, photography and television, L-ART/07 Musicology and history of music
b) L-FIL-LET/10 Italian literature, L-FIL-LET/11 Contemporary Italian literature, L-FIL-LET/12 Italian linguistics
c) M-FIL/04 Aesthetics, M-FIL/05 Philosophy and theory of language
d) M-STO/02 Modern history, M-STO/04 Contemporary history
and at least 54 additional credits (CFU/ECTS) in the following scientific-disciplinary sectors, for a total of 90 credits:
INF/01 Informatics, ING-INF/05 Information processing systems, IUS/08 Constitutional law, IUS/09 Public law, IUS/10 Administrative law, IUS/13 International law, IUS/14 European Union law, IUS/20 Philosophy of law, IUS/21 Comparative public law, L-FIL-LET/13 Philology of Italian literature, L-FIL-LET/14 Literary criticism and comparative literature, L-LIN/01 Glottology and linguistics, L-LIN/03 French literature, L-LIN/04 Language and translation - French, L-LIN/05 Spanish literature, L-LIN/06 Hispanic language and literatures, L-LIN/07 Language and translation - Spanish, L-LIN/10 English literature, L-LIN/11 Anglo-American languages and literatures, L-LIN/12 Language and translation - English, L-LIN/13 German literature, L-LIN/14 Language and translation - German, L-LIN/21 Slavic studies, M-DEA/01 Demology, ethnology and anthropology, M-FIL/01 Theoretical philosophy, M-FIL/02 Logic and Philosophy of Science, M-FIL/03 Moral philosophy, M-FIL/06 History of philosophy, M-GGR/01 Geography, M-PSI/01 General psychology, M-PSI/05 Social psychology, SPS/01 Political philosophy, SPS/02 History of political thought, SPS/03 History of political institutions, SPS/04 Political science, SPS/07 General sociology, SPS/08 Sociology of culture and communication, SPS/11 Political sociology.
4. To be granted admission, applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Proficiency in English at a B1 level or higher under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is required for admission.
The B1-level requirement will be ascertained by the University Language Centre (SLAM) upon admission as follows:
- Language certificate at or above B1, obtained no more than three years earlier. For the list of language certificates recognized by the University please review: (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267). The certificate must be uploaded when submitting the online application;
- English level achieved during a University of Milan degree programme and certified by the University Language Centre (SLAM) no more than four years before the date of admission application, including levels based on language certificates submitted by the applicants during their Bachelor's degree at the University of Milan. In this case the process is automatic, the applicant does not have to attach any certificates to the application;
- Entry test administrated by the University Language Centre (SLAM) according to the calendar published on the website: (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267). All those who fail to submit a valid certificate or do not meet the required proficiency level will be instructed during the admission procedure to take the Entry test.
Applicants who do not take or pass the Entry test will be required to obtain a language proficiency certificate recognized by the University (see: https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39322) and deliver it to the SLAM via the InformaStudenti service by the deadline fixed for the master's programme (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267).
Applicants who do not meet the requirement by said deadline will not be admitted to the master's degree programme and may not sit any further tests.
Educational requirements will be assessed through admission interviews, as explained in the next section.
B) STUDENTS WITH A FOREIGN DEGREE
Proficiency in English at a B1 level or higher under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is required for admission.
The B1-level requirement will be ascertained by the University Language Centre (SLAM) upon admission as follows:
- Language certificate at or above B1, obtained no more than three years earlier. For the list of language certificates recognized by the University please review: (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267). The certificate must be uploaded when submitting the online application;
- English level achieved during a University of Milan degree programme and certified by the University Language Centre (SLAM) no more than four years before the date of admission application, including levels based on language certificates submitted by the applicants during their Bachelor's degree at the University of Milan. In this case the process is automatic, the applicant does not have to attach any certificates to the application;
- Entry test administrated by the University Language Centre (SLAM) according to the calendar published on the website: (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267). All those who fail to submit a valid certificate or do not meet the required proficiency level will be instructed during the admission procedure to take the Entry test.
Applicants who do not take or pass the Entry test will be required to obtain a language proficiency certificate recognized by the University (see: https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39322) and deliver it to the SLAM via the InformaStudenti service by the deadline fixed for the master's programme (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267).
Applicants who do not meet the requirement by said deadline will not be admitted to the master's degree programme and may not sit any further tests.
Applicants holding a foreign degree will be assessed based on their academic transcript and Italian language proficiency.
This assessment will take place through an admission interview, as explained in the next section.
ADMISSION ASSESSMENT
A) STUDENTS WITH AN ITALIAN DEGREE
Applications are open to Bachelor's graduates and upcoming graduates from universities, academies and institutes of arts and design, as well as to Master's students who intend to transfer from another programme or university.
Applicants must complete the online application form by following the instructions available at
https://www.unimi.it/en/study/bachelor-and-master-study/degree-programme-enrolment/enrolment-masters-programme
The application deadline and timeline are specified at
https://eccm.cdl.unimi.it/it/iscriversi
NOTE: With regard to academic requirements, applicants must sign and submit a self-certification form including all of the following information:
- university where they obtained their Bachelor's degree
- name of the degree and degree class
- list of all exams passed, including the exam date, mark, number of university credits (CFU/ECTS) and the scientific-disciplinary sector
- total number of CFU/ECTS earned
- only for graduates: graduation date and degree mark
Universities usually allow students to download this form directly from their websites.
The University of Milan reserves the right to disregard the application if the self-certification form contains false or incomplete data, or is not signed.
The admission process is in two steps: a mandatory aptitude test focusing on the knowledge and skills acquired by applicants during their undergraduate studies, and an admission interview intended to ascertain if the applicant fulfils the academic requirements.
Mandatory test
The date and time of the mandatory test will be posted at
https://eccm.cdl.unimi.it/it/iscriversi
under "Domande di ammissione / Colloqui / Immatricolazioni" [admission application / interviews / matriculation].
The test consists of 60 multiple-choice questions on the following topics:
- literature/linguistics
- history/philosophy
- history of art/theatre/cinema
- journalism/media/current affairs
Those who score in the top 60% of all applicants will be deemed to have passed the test. Those who rank in the bottom 40% will not be eligible for admission.
Admission interviews
The date and time of the admission interviews will be posted at
https://eccm.cdl.unimi.it/it/iscriversi
under "Domande di ammissione / Colloqui / Immatricolazioni" [admission application / interviews / matriculation].
Applicants can appear for the interview on any of the proposed dates, at their choice.
B) STUDENTS WITH A FOREIGN DEGREE
Applications are also open to Bachelor's graduates from foreign universities.
Applicants must complete the online application form by following the instructions available at
https://www.unimi.it/en/study/bachelor-and-master-study/degree-programme-enrolment/enrolment-masters-programme
The application deadline and timeline are specified at
https://eccm.cdl.unimi.it/it/iscriversi
Applicants with a foreign degree are exempted from taking the mandatory test and will be assessed based only on their academic transcript and Italian language proficiency.
All admission interviews will take place on a single date, which will be posted at
https://eccm.cdl.unimi.it/it/iscriversi
under "Domande di ammissione / Colloqui / Immatricolazioni" [admission application / interviews / matriculation].
Applicants must appear for the interview on the scheduled date and will be sent a reminder about this.
A) STUDENTS WITH AN ITALIAN DEGREE
Access to the Master's degree programme is subject to an aptitude test aimed at ascertaining the adequacy of the applicant's background knowledge. All the details regarding the aptitude test are established by the Academic Board and the Department Council.
In addition to the aptitude test, which is mandatory, applicants must meet the following educational requirements:
1. Applicants holding a Bachelor's degree in Communication (degree class L-20) are automatically admitted to the programme;
2. Applicants holding a Bachelor's degree in one of the following degree classes are also eligible for admission:
L-1 Cultural heritage
L-3 Visual arts, music, performing arts and fashion studies
L-5 Philosophy
L-10 Humanities
L-19 Education and training
L-42 History
provided that they have earned at least 60 university credits (CFU/ECTS) in the following scientific-disciplinary sectors:
INF/01 Informatics, ING-INF/05 Information processing systems, IUS/08 Constitutional law, IUS/09 Public law, IUS/10 Administrative law, IUS/13 International law, IUS/14 European Union law, IUS/20 Philosophy of law, IUS/21 Comparative public law, L-ART/02 History of modern art, L-ART/03 History of contemporary art, L-ART/05 Performing arts, L-ART/06 Cinema, photography and television, L-ART/07 Musicology and history of music, L-FIL-LET/10 Italian literature, L-FIL-LET/11 Contemporary Italian literature, L-FIL-LET/12 Italian linguistics, L-FIL-LET/13 Philology of Italian literature, L-FIL-LET/14 Literary criticism and comparative literature, L-LIN/01 Glottology and linguistics, L-LIN/03 French literature, L-LIN/04 Language and translation - French, L-LIN/05 Spanish literature, L-LIN/06 Hispanic languages and literatures, L-LIN/07 Language and translation - Spanish, L-LIN/10 English literature, L-LIN/11 Anglo-American languages and literatures, L-LIN/12 Language and translation - English, L-LIN/13 German literature, L-LIN/14 Language and translation - German, L-LIN/21 Slavic studies, M-DEA/01 Demology, ethnology and anthropology, M-FIL/01 Theoretical philosophy, M-FIL/02 Logic and philosophy of science, M-FIL/03 Moral philosophy, M-FIL/04 Aesthetics, M-FIL/05 Philosophy and theory of language, M-FIL/06 History of philosophy, M-GGR/01 Geography, M-PSI/01 General psychology, M-PSI/05 Social psychology, M-STO/02 Modern history, M-STO/04 Contemporary history, SPS/01 Political philosophy, SPS/02 History of political thought, SPS/03 History of political institutions, SPS/04 Political science, SPS/07 General sociology, SPS/08 Sociology of culture and communication, SPS/11 Political sociology.
3. Applicants holding another Bachelor's degree or a diploma issued by an academy or institute of arts and design are also eligible for admission, provided that they have earned at least 9 university credits (CFU/ECTS) for each of the following subject groups:
a) L-ART/02 History of modern art, L-ART/03 History of contemporary art, L-ART/05 Performing arts, L-ART/06 Cinema, photography and television, L-ART/07 Musicology and history of music
b) L-FIL-LET/10 Italian literature, L-FIL-LET/11 Contemporary Italian literature, L-FIL-LET/12 Italian linguistics
c) M-FIL/04 Aesthetics, M-FIL/05 Philosophy and theory of language
d) M-STO/02 Modern history, M-STO/04 Contemporary history
and at least 54 additional credits (CFU/ECTS) in the following scientific-disciplinary sectors, for a total of 90 credits:
INF/01 Informatics, ING-INF/05 Information processing systems, IUS/08 Constitutional law, IUS/09 Public law, IUS/10 Administrative law, IUS/13 International law, IUS/14 European Union law, IUS/20 Philosophy of law, IUS/21 Comparative public law, L-FIL-LET/13 Philology of Italian literature, L-FIL-LET/14 Literary criticism and comparative literature, L-LIN/01 Glottology and linguistics, L-LIN/03 French literature, L-LIN/04 Language and translation - French, L-LIN/05 Spanish literature, L-LIN/06 Hispanic language and literatures, L-LIN/07 Language and translation - Spanish, L-LIN/10 English literature, L-LIN/11 Anglo-American languages and literatures, L-LIN/12 Language and translation - English, L-LIN/13 German literature, L-LIN/14 Language and translation - German, L-LIN/21 Slavic studies, M-DEA/01 Demology, ethnology and anthropology, M-FIL/01 Theoretical philosophy, M-FIL/02 Logic and Philosophy of Science, M-FIL/03 Moral philosophy, M-FIL/06 History of philosophy, M-GGR/01 Geography, M-PSI/01 General psychology, M-PSI/05 Social psychology, SPS/01 Political philosophy, SPS/02 History of political thought, SPS/03 History of political institutions, SPS/04 Political science, SPS/07 General sociology, SPS/08 Sociology of culture and communication, SPS/11 Political sociology.
4. To be granted admission, applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Proficiency in English at a B1 level or higher under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is required for admission.
The B1-level requirement will be ascertained by the University Language Centre (SLAM) upon admission as follows:
- Language certificate at or above B1, obtained no more than three years earlier. For the list of language certificates recognized by the University please review: (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267). The certificate must be uploaded when submitting the online application;
- English level achieved during a University of Milan degree programme and certified by the University Language Centre (SLAM) no more than four years before the date of admission application, including levels based on language certificates submitted by the applicants during their Bachelor's degree at the University of Milan. In this case the process is automatic, the applicant does not have to attach any certificates to the application;
- Entry test administrated by the University Language Centre (SLAM) according to the calendar published on the website: (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267). All those who fail to submit a valid certificate or do not meet the required proficiency level will be instructed during the admission procedure to take the Entry test.
Applicants who do not take or pass the Entry test will be required to obtain a language proficiency certificate recognized by the University (see: https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39322) and deliver it to the SLAM via the InformaStudenti service by the deadline fixed for the master's programme (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267).
Applicants who do not meet the requirement by said deadline will not be admitted to the master's degree programme and may not sit any further tests.
Educational requirements will be assessed through admission interviews, as explained in the next section.
B) STUDENTS WITH A FOREIGN DEGREE
Proficiency in English at a B1 level or higher under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is required for admission.
The B1-level requirement will be ascertained by the University Language Centre (SLAM) upon admission as follows:
- Language certificate at or above B1, obtained no more than three years earlier. For the list of language certificates recognized by the University please review: (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267). The certificate must be uploaded when submitting the online application;
- English level achieved during a University of Milan degree programme and certified by the University Language Centre (SLAM) no more than four years before the date of admission application, including levels based on language certificates submitted by the applicants during their Bachelor's degree at the University of Milan. In this case the process is automatic, the applicant does not have to attach any certificates to the application;
- Entry test administrated by the University Language Centre (SLAM) according to the calendar published on the website: (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267). All those who fail to submit a valid certificate or do not meet the required proficiency level will be instructed during the admission procedure to take the Entry test.
Applicants who do not take or pass the Entry test will be required to obtain a language proficiency certificate recognized by the University (see: https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39322) and deliver it to the SLAM via the InformaStudenti service by the deadline fixed for the master's programme (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267).
Applicants who do not meet the requirement by said deadline will not be admitted to the master's degree programme and may not sit any further tests.
Applicants holding a foreign degree will be assessed based on their academic transcript and Italian language proficiency.
This assessment will take place through an admission interview, as explained in the next section.
ADMISSION ASSESSMENT
A) STUDENTS WITH AN ITALIAN DEGREE
Applications are open to Bachelor's graduates and upcoming graduates from universities, academies and institutes of arts and design, as well as to Master's students who intend to transfer from another programme or university.
Applicants must complete the online application form by following the instructions available at
https://www.unimi.it/en/study/bachelor-and-master-study/degree-programme-enrolment/enrolment-masters-programme
The application deadline and timeline are specified at
https://eccm.cdl.unimi.it/it/iscriversi
NOTE: With regard to academic requirements, applicants must sign and submit a self-certification form including all of the following information:
- university where they obtained their Bachelor's degree
- name of the degree and degree class
- list of all exams passed, including the exam date, mark, number of university credits (CFU/ECTS) and the scientific-disciplinary sector
- total number of CFU/ECTS earned
- only for graduates: graduation date and degree mark
Universities usually allow students to download this form directly from their websites.
The University of Milan reserves the right to disregard the application if the self-certification form contains false or incomplete data, or is not signed.
The admission process is in two steps: a mandatory aptitude test focusing on the knowledge and skills acquired by applicants during their undergraduate studies, and an admission interview intended to ascertain if the applicant fulfils the academic requirements.
Mandatory test
The date and time of the mandatory test will be posted at
https://eccm.cdl.unimi.it/it/iscriversi
under "Domande di ammissione / Colloqui / Immatricolazioni" [admission application / interviews / matriculation].
The test consists of 60 multiple-choice questions on the following topics:
- literature/linguistics
- history/philosophy
- history of art/theatre/cinema
- journalism/media/current affairs
Those who score in the top 60% of all applicants will be deemed to have passed the test. Those who rank in the bottom 40% will not be eligible for admission.
Admission interviews
The date and time of the admission interviews will be posted at
https://eccm.cdl.unimi.it/it/iscriversi
under "Domande di ammissione / Colloqui / Immatricolazioni" [admission application / interviews / matriculation].
Applicants can appear for the interview on any of the proposed dates, at their choice.
B) STUDENTS WITH A FOREIGN DEGREE
Applications are also open to Bachelor's graduates from foreign universities.
Applicants must complete the online application form by following the instructions available at
https://www.unimi.it/en/study/bachelor-and-master-study/degree-programme-enrolment/enrolment-masters-programme
The application deadline and timeline are specified at
https://eccm.cdl.unimi.it/it/iscriversi
Applicants with a foreign degree are exempted from taking the mandatory test and will be assessed based only on their academic transcript and Italian language proficiency.
All admission interviews will take place on a single date, which will be posted at
https://eccm.cdl.unimi.it/it/iscriversi
under "Domande di ammissione / Colloqui / Immatricolazioni" [admission application / interviews / matriculation].
Applicants must appear for the interview on the scheduled date and will be sent a reminder about this.
Admission
Application for admission: from 22/01/2025 to 25/08/2025
Application for matriculation: from 02/04/2025 to 15/01/2026
Attachments and documents
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Programme description and courses list
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Communication and Sustainability | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/08 |
| Culture of Journalism | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/08 |
| History of Contemporary Culture | 9 | 60 | Italian | M-STO/04 |
| History of Contemporary Political Thought | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/02 |
| Italian Language and Music Lyrics | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-FIL-LET/12 |
| Political Marketing and Ideologies in History | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/02 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Aesthetics of Music and Spectacle | 9 | 60 | Italian | M-FIL/04 |
| Aesthetics of Objects | 9 | 60 | Italian | M-FIL/04 |
| Data and Natural Language Technologies | 6 | 40 | Italian | INF/01 |
| Introduction to Computer Vision and Its Applications | 6 | 40 | English | INF/01 |
| Media Linguistics | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-FIL-LET/12 |
| Social History of the Spectacle | 9 | 60 | Italian | M-STO/04 |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | |
Optional activities and study plan rules
a - 9 credits to be acquired in one of the following subjects
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics of Music and Spectacle | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | M-FIL/04 |
| Aesthetics of Objects | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | M-FIL/04 |
b - 9 credits to be acquired in one of the following subjects
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Language and Music Lyrics | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-FIL-LET/12 |
| Media Linguistics | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/12 |
c - 6 credits to be acquired in one of the following subjects
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data and Natural Language Technologies | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | INF/01 |
| Introduction to Computer Vision and Its Applications | 6 | 40 | English | Second semester | INF/01 |
d - 6 credits to be acquired in one of the following subjects
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Sustainability | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester | SPS/08 |
| Culture of Journalism | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester | SPS/08 |
e - 9 credits to be acquired in one of the following subjects
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| History of Contemporary Political Thought | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | SPS/02 |
| Political Marketing and Ideologies in History | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | SPS/02 |
f - 9 credits to be acquired in one of the following subjects
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| History of Contemporary Culture | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | M-STO/04 |
| Social History of the Spectacle | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | M-STO/04 |
g - 3 credits to be acquired with a laboratory
be activated by the A.Y. 2026/2027
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| History of Printing and Publishing Systems | 9 | 60 | Italian | M-STO/08 |
| Optional | ||||
| Contemporary Italian Literature and Publishing System | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-FIL-LET/11 |
| Economy of the Publishing Industry | 9 | 60 | Italian | SECS-P/07 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Digital Publishing | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/08 |
| Optional | ||||
| Cultural History of Modern Age | 9 | 60 | Italian | M-STO/02 |
| Editorial Philology and Italian Literature of the Twentieth Century | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-FIL-LET/11 |
| History of Contemporary World | 9 | 60 | Italian | M-STO/04 |
| Printed Books: a Cultural History of Publishing, Reading, and Preserving | 9 | 60 | English | M-STO/08 |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Exam | 21 | 0 | Italian | |
Optional activities and study plan rules
h - 9 credits to be acquired in one of the following subjects
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cultural History of Modern Age | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | M-STO/02 |
| Economy of the Publishing Industry | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | SECS-P/07 |
| History of Contemporary World | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | M-STO/04 |
| Printed Books: a Cultural History of Publishing, Reading, and Preserving | 9 | 60 | English | Second semester | M-STO/08 |
i - 9 credits to be acquired in one of the following subjects
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contemporary Italian Literature and Publishing System | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-FIL-LET/11 |
| Editorial Philology and Italian Literature of the Twentieth Century | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/11 |
j - 9 credits to be acquired in free choice courses (9 credits or 6+3 credits as integration - Requests to repeat an exam, for a maximum total of 18 credits, must be justified to the teacher in charge of the course, who will agree on the relevant exam programme)
k - 3 credits to be acquired with an internship
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Communication and Sustainability | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/08 |
| Culture of Journalism | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/08 |
| History of Contemporary Culture | 9 | 60 | Italian | M-STO/04 |
| History of Contemporary Political Thought | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/02 |
| Italian Language and Music Lyrics | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-FIL-LET/12 |
| Political Marketing and Ideologies in History | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/02 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Aesthetics of Music and Spectacle | 9 | 60 | Italian | M-FIL/04 |
| Aesthetics of Objects | 9 | 60 | Italian | M-FIL/04 |
| Data and Natural Language Technologies | 6 | 40 | Italian | INF/01 |
| Introduction to Computer Vision and Its Applications | 6 | 40 | English | INF/01 |
| Media Linguistics | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-FIL-LET/12 |
| Social History of the Spectacle | 9 | 60 | Italian | M-STO/04 |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | |
Optional activities and study plan rules
a - 9 credits to be acquired in one of the following subjects
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics of Music and Spectacle | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | M-FIL/04 |
| Aesthetics of Objects | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | M-FIL/04 |
b - 9 credits to be acquired in one of the following subjects
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Language and Music Lyrics | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-FIL-LET/12 |
| Media Linguistics | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/12 |
c - 6 credits to be acquired in one of the following subjects
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data and Natural Language Technologies | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | INF/01 |
| Introduction to Computer Vision and Its Applications | 6 | 40 | English | Second semester | INF/01 |
d - 6 credits to be acquired in one of the following subjects
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Sustainability | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester | SPS/08 |
| Culture of Journalism | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester | SPS/08 |
e - 9 credits to be acquired in one of the following subjects
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| History of Contemporary Political Thought | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | SPS/02 |
| Political Marketing and Ideologies in History | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | SPS/02 |
f - 9 credits to be acquired in one of the following subjects
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| History of Contemporary Culture | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | M-STO/04 |
| Social History of the Spectacle | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | M-STO/04 |
g - 3 credits to be acquired with a laboratory
be activated by the A.Y. 2026/2027
Not specified period
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Theories of the Moving Image | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-ART/06 |
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Advertising Theories and Communication Design | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-ART/06 |
| Data Law and Digital Society | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/08 |
| History of Parties and Political Cultures | 9 | 60 | Italian | M-STO/04 |
| Media Theory and Ai | 6 | 40 | English | L-ART/06 M-FIL/04 |
| Privacy Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/08 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| 18th and 19th Century Italian Literature | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-FIL-LET/11 |
| Cinema and Cultural Studies | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-ART/06 |
| Contact Linguistics | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-LIN/01 |
| Public Communication in the History of Institutions | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/03 |
| Theories and Techniques of Radio and Television Communication | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/08 |
| Visual Culture | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-ART/06 |
| Ways and Forms of Communication in Ancient, Medieval and Modern Era | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-ANT/03 M-STO/01 M-STO/02 |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Exam | 21 | 0 | Italian | |
Optional activities and study plan rules
l - 6 credits to be acquired in one of the following subjects
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinema and Cultural Studies | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-ART/06 |
| History of Parties and Political Cultures | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | M-STO/04 |
| Theories of the Moving Image | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-ART/06 | |
| Visual Culture | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-ART/06 |
m - 9 credits to be acquired in one of the following subjects
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Law and Digital Society | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | IUS/08 |
| Privacy Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | IUS/08 |
| Public Communication in the History of Institutions | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | SPS/03 |
| Ways and Forms of Communication in Ancient, Medieval and Modern Era | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-ANT/03 M-STO/01 M-STO/02 |
n - 9 credits to be acquired in one of the following subjects
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th and 19th Century Italian Literature | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/11 |
| Contact Linguistics | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/01 |
o - 6 credits to be acquired in one of the following subjects
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising Theories and Communication Design | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester | L-ART/06 |
| Media Theory and Ai | 6 | 40 | English | First semester | L-ART/06 M-FIL/04 |
| Theories and Techniques of Radio and Television Communication | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | SPS/08 |
p - 12 credits to be acquired in free choice courses (6+6 credits or 9+3 credits as integration - Requests to repeat an exam, for a maximum total of 18 credits, must be justified to the teacher in charge of the course, who will agree on the relevant exam programme)
q - 3 credits to be acquired with an internship
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Communication and Sustainability | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/08 |
| Culture of Journalism | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/08 |
| History of Contemporary Culture | 9 | 60 | Italian | M-STO/04 |
| History of Contemporary Political Thought | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/02 |
| Italian Language and Music Lyrics | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-FIL-LET/12 |
| Political Marketing and Ideologies in History | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/02 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Aesthetics of Music and Spectacle | 9 | 60 | Italian | M-FIL/04 |
| Aesthetics of Objects | 9 | 60 | Italian | M-FIL/04 |
| Data and Natural Language Technologies | 6 | 40 | Italian | INF/01 |
| Introduction to Computer Vision and Its Applications | 6 | 40 | English | INF/01 |
| Media Linguistics | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-FIL-LET/12 |
| Social History of the Spectacle | 9 | 60 | Italian | M-STO/04 |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | |
Optional activities and study plan rules
a - 9 credits to be acquired in one of the following subjects
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics of Music and Spectacle | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | M-FIL/04 |
| Aesthetics of Objects | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | M-FIL/04 |
b - 9 credits to be acquired in one of the following subjects
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Language and Music Lyrics | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-FIL-LET/12 |
| Media Linguistics | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/12 |
c - 6 credits to be acquired in one of the following subjects
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data and Natural Language Technologies | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | INF/01 |
| Introduction to Computer Vision and Its Applications | 6 | 40 | English | Second semester | INF/01 |
d - 6 credits to be acquired in one of the following subjects
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Sustainability | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester | SPS/08 |
| Culture of Journalism | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester | SPS/08 |
e - 9 credits to be acquired in one of the following subjects
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| History of Contemporary Political Thought | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | SPS/02 |
| Political Marketing and Ideologies in History | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | SPS/02 |
f - 9 credits to be acquired in one of the following subjects
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| History of Contemporary Culture | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | M-STO/04 |
| Social History of the Spectacle | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | M-STO/04 |
g - 3 credits to be acquired with a laboratory
be activated by the A.Y. 2026/2027
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| History and Documentation of Fashion | 9 | 60 | Italian | M-STO/04 |
| Optional | ||||
| Artistic Production and Industrial Society | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-ART/03 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Made-In-Italy Culture in Fashion and Design | 9 | 60 | Italian | M-STO/04 |
| Writings, Gender and Fashion in Contemporary Italy | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-FIL-LET/11 |
| Optional | ||||
| Fashion Publishing and New Media Communication | 6 | 40 | English | SPS/08 |
| History of Symbolic Communication in the Contemporary Era | 6 | 40 | Italian | M-STO/04 |
| Photography and New Media in Contemporary Art | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-ART/03 |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Exam | 21 | 0 | Italian | |
Optional activities and study plan rules
r - 6 credits to be acquired in one of the following subjects
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artistic Production and Industrial Society | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-ART/03 |
| Fashion Publishing and New Media Communication | 6 | 40 | English | Second semester | SPS/08 |
| History of Symbolic Communication in the Contemporary Era | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | M-STO/04 |
| Photography and New Media in Contemporary Art | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-ART/03 |
s - 9 credits to be acquired in free choice courses (9 credits or 6+3 credits as integration - Requests to repeat an exam, for a maximum total of 18 credits, must be justified to the teacher in charge of the course, who will agree on the relevant exam programme)
t - 3 credits to be acquired with an internship
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Location
Milan
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Contacts
- Student Registrar
Via Santa Sofia, 9 20122 Milano
https://www.unimi.it/it/studiare/servizi-gli-studenti/segreterie-infostudenti
+3902-50325032 - Department of Historical Studies "Federico Chabod" Website
https://studistorici.unimi.it/it/ - Contact person for the world of school
Prof.ssa Virna Brigatti
[email protected] - Academic Services
Via Festa del Perdono, 7 20122 Milano (Cortile Legnaia)
https://studistorici.unimi.it/it/dipartimento/segreterie-e-servizi/segreteria-didattica
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+3902-50312382
Ricevimento Studenti: Lunedì e Mercoledì 09.30-12.30 su appuntamento
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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