Global politics and society (GPS) - classe lm-62-enrolled from 2019/2020 academic year
Global Politics and Society (GPS) is a two-year master's degree programme, entirely taught in English. Students of this programme will benefit from a multidisciplinary training of the highest quality, aimed at preparing highly-qualified professionals, able to understand and interpret complex social and political dynamics arising in the wake of globalization, within a scenario of increased international interdependences. Core modules will bridge cutting-edge concepts and skills necessary to address key contemporary questions, extending from global geopolitics dynamics to the transformation of societies, from developments in international political economy to changing patterns of social inequalities. Students will then have the opportunity to strengthen their preparation in specific thematic areas, choosing from a wide range of options made possible thanks to the several lines of research that characterize the Department of Social and Political Sciences, which stands out as one of the best performing department for social and political sciences research in Italy.
During the last decades, globalization processes have been challenging the functioning of western societies across a wide range of domains: from political participation and representation to welfare states' structures and labour market regulation; from citizenship's rights and migration, to the threats concerning novel forms of discrimination and exclusion. The complexity, as well as the interdependent nature of those challenges, require professionals able to understand and interpret, in a way that is at the same time rigorous, theoretically informed and methodologically sound, how and in which directions globalization processes are affecting the functioning of contemporary societies and polities.
The master's degree in Global Politics and Society addresses the above-mentioned task, relying on a genuinely multidisciplinary approach, developed through a coherent path consisting of:
- a core package of six compulsory courses - meant to provide an advanced training in the fields of political science and sociology, complemented by key competences in the area of law and economics (48 credits);
- five elective courses, that allow students to strengthen their competences in specific thematic areas, within a rich offer of options (36 credits);
- other additional elective and optional activities (15 credits);
- a research dissertation (21 credits).
During the last decades, globalization processes have been challenging the functioning of western societies across a wide range of domains: from political participation and representation to welfare states' structures and labour market regulation; from citizenship's rights and migration, to the threats concerning novel forms of discrimination and exclusion. The complexity, as well as the interdependent nature of those challenges, require professionals able to understand and interpret, in a way that is at the same time rigorous, theoretically informed and methodologically sound, how and in which directions globalization processes are affecting the functioning of contemporary societies and polities.
The master's degree in Global Politics and Society addresses the above-mentioned task, relying on a genuinely multidisciplinary approach, developed through a coherent path consisting of:
- a core package of six compulsory courses - meant to provide an advanced training in the fields of political science and sociology, complemented by key competences in the area of law and economics (48 credits);
- five elective courses, that allow students to strengthen their competences in specific thematic areas, within a rich offer of options (36 credits);
- other additional elective and optional activities (15 credits);
- a research dissertation (21 credits).
GPS graduates will be ready to undertake a wide array of career paths, as professionals able to interpret social, political and economic trends that occur in the global scenario and to elaborate medium to long-term strategic plans.
GPS graduates will be prepared for positions in the field of applied research in social and political sciences; in national and international political institutions and non-governmental organizations; in public, private and third sector organizations, which tackle the dynamics of the global market; in companies and organizations within the information sector, the cultural industry and the publishing market.
They will also be well prepared to engage in further academic research and apply to top-level PhD programmes in social and political sciences.
Statistiche occupazionali (Almalaurea)
GPS graduates will be prepared for positions in the field of applied research in social and political sciences; in national and international political institutions and non-governmental organizations; in public, private and third sector organizations, which tackle the dynamics of the global market; in companies and organizations within the information sector, the cultural industry and the publishing market.
They will also be well prepared to engage in further academic research and apply to top-level PhD programmes in social and political sciences.
Statistiche occupazionali (Almalaurea)
The programme is intended for top-level international students.
Admission is based on academic excellence. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent; a strong interest and/or previous studies in political science, sociology or related subjects; a sound knowledge of spoken and written English.
The evaluation process will take into consideration the applicants prior academic record as well as their performance if admitted to the interview (see below).
More specifically, applicants who obtained their bachelor's degrees from Italian Universities are eligible for admission only if they hold a "laurea" degree belonging to any one of the "classi di laurea" (degree classes) listed below under the heading "Note 1".
Applicants who completed their undergraduate studies in foreign Universities are eligible for admission if they hold a bachelor's degree in political science, sociology, economics or other broadly related subjects (from history to philosophy, and so on), provided that their bachelor's degree may be regarded as equivalent to one of the Italian "laurea" degrees listed below (Note 1).
Note 1:
L-05 Filosofia;
L-11 Classe delle Lauree in Lingue e Culture Moderne;
L-12 Classe delle Lauree in Mediazione Linguistica;
L-14 Classe delle Lauree in Scienze dei Servizi Giuridici;
L-16 Classe delle Lauree in Scienze dell'Amministrazione dell'Organizzazione;
L- l8 Classe delle Lauree in Scienze dell'Economia e della Gestione Aziendale;
L-20 Classe delle Lauree in Scienze della Comunicazione;
L-33 Classe delle Lauree in Scienze Economiche;
L-36 Classe delle Lauree in Scienze Politiche e delle Relazioni Internazionali
L-37 Classe delle Lauree in Scienze Sociali per la Cooperazione, lo Sviluppo e la Pace;
L-39 Classe delle Lauree in Scienze del Servizio Sociale;
L-40 Classe delle Lauree in Sociologia;
L-41 Statistica;
L-42 Classe delle lauree in Storia.
Non-native English speakers must be able to demonstrate their knowledge of English, either by showing they have at least one year of university studies at institutions where the language of instruction is English, or during the interview (if admitted, following the consideration of their academic records). The possessing of a IELTS or TOEFL will also be taken into account.
At least a B2 level language knowledge of English is required.
Interviews may be held on-site or by videoconference.
Admission is based on academic excellence. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent; a strong interest and/or previous studies in political science, sociology or related subjects; a sound knowledge of spoken and written English.
The evaluation process will take into consideration the applicants prior academic record as well as their performance if admitted to the interview (see below).
More specifically, applicants who obtained their bachelor's degrees from Italian Universities are eligible for admission only if they hold a "laurea" degree belonging to any one of the "classi di laurea" (degree classes) listed below under the heading "Note 1".
Applicants who completed their undergraduate studies in foreign Universities are eligible for admission if they hold a bachelor's degree in political science, sociology, economics or other broadly related subjects (from history to philosophy, and so on), provided that their bachelor's degree may be regarded as equivalent to one of the Italian "laurea" degrees listed below (Note 1).
Note 1:
L-05 Filosofia;
L-11 Classe delle Lauree in Lingue e Culture Moderne;
L-12 Classe delle Lauree in Mediazione Linguistica;
L-14 Classe delle Lauree in Scienze dei Servizi Giuridici;
L-16 Classe delle Lauree in Scienze dell'Amministrazione dell'Organizzazione;
L- l8 Classe delle Lauree in Scienze dell'Economia e della Gestione Aziendale;
L-20 Classe delle Lauree in Scienze della Comunicazione;
L-33 Classe delle Lauree in Scienze Economiche;
L-36 Classe delle Lauree in Scienze Politiche e delle Relazioni Internazionali
L-37 Classe delle Lauree in Scienze Sociali per la Cooperazione, lo Sviluppo e la Pace;
L-39 Classe delle Lauree in Scienze del Servizio Sociale;
L-40 Classe delle Lauree in Sociologia;
L-41 Statistica;
L-42 Classe delle lauree in Storia.
Non-native English speakers must be able to demonstrate their knowledge of English, either by showing they have at least one year of university studies at institutions where the language of instruction is English, or during the interview (if admitted, following the consideration of their academic records). The possessing of a IELTS or TOEFL will also be taken into account.
At least a B2 level language knowledge of English is required.
Interviews may be held on-site or by videoconference.
The degree in Global Politics and Society offers the opportunity to study at several European universities, where students will be able to attend lectures and obtain credits for their degree.
Furthermore, GPS is part of a prestigious inter-university network: the network of European Masters in Labour Studies - EMLS. The other partners of the network are: Université catholique de Louvain, Universität Bremen, Universität Trier, University of Warwick, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Université Toulouse, University College Dublin, Università degli Studi di Firenze, University of Amsterdam, Instituto Universitario de Lisboa, National University of Political Studies and Public Administration of Romania, Univerza v Ljubljani. Each partner has agreed to recognize the teaching and evaluation methods of partner institutions as well as the equivalence of their curricula. Students may attend a semester in one of the EMLS partner universities. Accordingly, any examination passed at any university in the network is fully and automatically recognized.
GPS students may also obtain a double degree, jointly recognized by the University of Milan and the University of Bremen, following a specific path, focused on welfare and employment matters, and attending the first year at University of Bremen.
Furthermore, GPS is part of a prestigious inter-university network: the network of European Masters in Labour Studies - EMLS. The other partners of the network are: Université catholique de Louvain, Universität Bremen, Universität Trier, University of Warwick, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Université Toulouse, University College Dublin, Università degli Studi di Firenze, University of Amsterdam, Instituto Universitario de Lisboa, National University of Political Studies and Public Administration of Romania, Univerza v Ljubljani. Each partner has agreed to recognize the teaching and evaluation methods of partner institutions as well as the equivalence of their curricula. Students may attend a semester in one of the EMLS partner universities. Accordingly, any examination passed at any university in the network is fully and automatically recognized.
GPS students may also obtain a double degree, jointly recognized by the University of Milan and the University of Bremen, following a specific path, focused on welfare and employment matters, and attending the first year at University of Bremen.
Attendance is highly recommended
Elenco insegnamenti
Primo trimestre
| Attività formative | Crediti massimi | Ore totali | Lingua | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obbligatorio | ||||
| International political economy and the welfare state | 12 | 80 | Inglese | SECS-P/02 SPS/04 |
| Multi-level legal system | 6 | 40 | Inglese | IUS/07 |
| Facoltativo | ||||
| Globalization, social justice and human rights | 9 | 60 | Inglese | SPS/08 |
Secondo trimestre
| Attività formative | Crediti massimi | Ore totali | Lingua | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obbligatorio | ||||
| World society | 9 | 60 | Inglese | SPS/07 |
| Facoltativo | ||||
| Comparative politics and development | 9 | 60 | Inglese | SPS/04 |
| Economic and social regulation of global workforce | 9 | 60 | Inglese | SPS/09 |
| International migration and immigration policies | 9 | 60 | Inglese | SPS/10 |
Terzo trimestre
| Attività formative | Crediti massimi | Ore totali | Lingua | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obbligatorio | ||||
| Global social inequalities | 9 | 60 | Inglese | SPS/09 |
| Globalization and cultural diversity | 6 | 40 | Inglese | SPS/08 |
| Facoltativo | ||||
| Global citizenship | 9 | 60 | Inglese | SPS/07 |
| Human rights at work in international and comparative law | 9 | 60 | Italiano | IUS/07 |
Attività a scelta e regole di composizione del piano didattico
1 - Students must earn 18 credits by selecting two of the following alternatives
| Attività formative | Crediti massimi | Ore totali | Lingua | Periodo | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparative politics and development | 9 | 60 | Inglese | Secondo trimestre | SPS/04 |
| Economic and social regulation of global workforce | 9 | 60 | Inglese | Secondo trimestre | SPS/09 |
| Global citizenship | 9 | 60 | Inglese | Terzo trimestre | SPS/07 |
| Globalization, social justice and human rights | 9 | 60 | Inglese | Primo trimestre | SPS/08 |
| Human rights at work in international and comparative law | 9 | 60 | Italiano | Terzo trimestre | IUS/07 |
| International migration and immigration policies | 9 | 60 | Inglese | Secondo trimestre | SPS/10 |
Primo trimestre
| Attività formative | Crediti massimi | Ore totali | Lingua | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obbligatorio | ||||
| Global geopolitics | 6 | 40 | Inglese | SPS/04 |
| Facoltativo | ||||
| Employment, inequalities and discrimination in the global labour market | 6 | 40 | Inglese | IUS/07 SPS/09 |
| Journalism,media and politics | 6 | 40 | Inglese | SPS/06 |
Secondo trimestre
| Attività formative | Crediti massimi | Ore totali | Lingua | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facoltativo | ||||
| Consumer culture | 6 | 40 | Inglese | SPS/07 |
| Data lab | 3 | 20 | Inglese | SPS/04 |
| Differences, inequalities and the politics of law | 6 | 40 | Inglese | IUS/20 |
| Dissertation lab | 3 | 20 | Inglese | SPS/07 |
| Labour markets and globalization | 6 | 40 | Inglese | SPS/09 |
| Social justice in a global world | 6 | 40 | Inglese | SPS/01 |
| The welfare state and social innovation | 6 | 40 | Inglese | SPS/04 |
Terzo trimestre
| Attività formative | Crediti massimi | Ore totali | Lingua | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facoltativo | ||||
| Datafied society | 6 | 40 | Inglese | SPS/08 |
| Global challenges to democracy | 6 | 40 | Inglese | SPS/04 |
Attività conclusive
Per queste attività non è previsto un periodo di offerta (es. corsi online a frequenza libera).
| Attività formative | Crediti massimi | Ore totali | Lingua | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obbligatorio | ||||
| Final exam | 21 | 0 | Inglese | |
Attività a scelta e regole di composizione del piano didattico
2 - Students must earn 18 credits by selecting three of the following alternatives
| Attività formative | Crediti massimi | Ore totali | Lingua | Periodo | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer culture | 6 | 40 | Inglese | Secondo trimestre | SPS/07 |
| Datafied society | 6 | 40 | Inglese | Terzo trimestre | SPS/08 |
| Differences, inequalities and the politics of law | 6 | 40 | Inglese | Secondo trimestre | IUS/20 |
| Employment, inequalities and discrimination in the global labour market | 6 | 40 | Inglese | Primo trimestre | IUS/07 SPS/09 |
| Global challenges to democracy | 6 | 40 | Inglese | Terzo trimestre | SPS/04 |
| Global public policy and the knowledge society | 6 | 40 | Inglese | Secondo trimestre | SPS/04 |
| Journalism,media and politics | 6 | 40 | Inglese | Primo trimestre | SPS/06 |
| Labour markets and globalization | 6 | 40 | Inglese | Secondo trimestre | SPS/09 |
| Social justice in a global world | 6 | 40 | Inglese | Secondo trimestre | SPS/01 |
| The welfare state and social innovation | 6 | 40 | Inglese | Secondo trimestre | SPS/04 |
Primo semestre
| Attività formative | Crediti massimi | Ore totali | Lingua | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facoltativo | ||||
| Patenting and technology transfer | 6 | 48 | Inglese | AGR/01 IUS/01 IUS/04 |
Primo trimestre
| Attività formative | Crediti massimi | Ore totali | Lingua | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facoltativo | ||||
| Research methods in social and political science | 9 | 60 | Inglese | SPS/04 SPS/07 SPS/09 |
Secondo trimestre
| Attività formative | Crediti massimi | Ore totali | Lingua | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facoltativo | ||||
| Global public policy and the knowledge society | 6 | 40 | Inglese | SPS/04 |
Periodo non definito
Per queste attività non è previsto un periodo di offerta (es. corsi online a frequenza libera).
| Attività formative | Crediti massimi | Ore totali | Lingua | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facoltativo | ||||
| Advanced language skills: french (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Francese | |
| Advanced language skills: german (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Tedesco | |
| Advanced language skills: spanish (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Spagnolo | |
Attività a scelta e regole di composizione del piano didattico
- Student must earn 6 credits by selecting among the following activities: Foreign language: advanced 3 CFU; Stage 6 CFU
| Attività formative | Crediti massimi | Ore totali | Lingua | Periodo | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced language skills: french (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Francese | Periodo non definito | |
| Advanced language skills: german (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Tedesco | Periodo non definito | |
| Advanced language skills: spanish (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Spagnolo | Periodo non definito | |
| Data lab | 3 | 20 | Inglese | Secondo trimestre | SPS/04 |
| Dissertation lab | 3 | 20 | Inglese | Secondo trimestre | SPS/07 |
- Students must earn 9 credits for elective activities
Among these activities, students can choose also "Research methods in social and political science"
Among these activities, students can choose also "Research methods in social and political science"
| Attività formative | Crediti massimi | Ore totali | Lingua | Periodo | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research methods in social and political science | 9 | 60 | Inglese | Primo trimestre | SPS/04 SPS/07 SPS/09 |
Presidente del Collegio Didattico
Prof. Manlio Cinalli
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