Bachelor in Political Science
Rome, Italy
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
Italian
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2027
TUITION FEES
EUR 15,000 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: Luiss Bachelor in Political Science (L-36) gives multidisciplinary training in political science, economics, law, history, sociology, political philosophy and quantitative methods. It stresses critical thinking, analytical rigor, data analysis, European institutions. You’ll learn to interpret governments, international relations, public policy and complex decision-making. Keywords: governance, public policy, quantitative analysis.
Career Outcomes: Graduates enter public administration, European and international institutions, regulators, NGOs, embassies, consulting, private sector and think tanks. The International and Global Studies major prepares for international organizations; the Government and Public Policies major prepares for policy analysis and decision-making. Career opportunities include policy analyst, diplomat, public-sector manager, consultant.
The Luiss Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, belonging to the L-36 degree class, offers a multidisciplinary education to understand the political, economic, social and institutional phenomena of the contemporary world.
The programme combines political science, economics, law, history, sociology, political philosophy and quantitative methods, developing analytical skills, critical thinking and competencies to interpret systems of government, international relations and complex decision-making processes.
Particular attention is given to global transformations, European institutions, data analysis and the study of foreign languages. The programme prepares students to work in public, private and international contexts, as well as in non-profit organisations and the third sector.
The study plan of the Luiss Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science is structured over three years, for a total of 180 ECTS credits, and combines a common interdisciplinary foundation with the opportunity to personalise the study path.
During the first two years, students acquire fundamental knowledge in political science, political philosophy, sociology, economics, law, history, statistics and social analysis methodologies.
In the third year, students can choose one of the two Majors:
- International and Global Studies, dedicated to international relations, cooperation, global transformations and the challenges of contemporary governance;
- Government and Public Policies, focusing on institutions, decision-making processes and public policy analysis.
The study plan includes courses taught in Italian and English, elective courses, workshops, data analysis, discussion of real-world cases and project-based activities. Foreign language study, international experiences and internships complete the educational pathway, allowing students to apply the skills acquired in professional and institutional contexts.
Luiss offers both full and partial tuition fee exemptions and scholarships, made possible through the contribution of public and private partners. Students can benefit from concrete financial support throughout their studies. The University has also signed agreements with Italian banks to provide flexible, unsecured loan solutions.
The Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science offers concrete career prospects and numerous opportunities to continue studying in Italy or abroad.
Graduates can work in public administration, European and international institutions, regulatory authorities, non-governmental organisations, embassies, consulting firms, companies and think tanks.
The International and Global Studies Major prepares students in particular for careers in international organisations and cooperation, while the Government and Public Policies Major develops skills useful for public administration, policy analysis and institutional decision-making processes.
The programme also provides a solid foundation for accessing Luiss Master’s Degree Programmes, first-level university Master’s programmes or postgraduate programmes in political science, international relations, public administration and related fields.