Master in International Relations
Rome, Italy
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
EUR 13,592 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Luiss tuition fee is to be paid in three installments
Key Summary
Introduction
The Master’s Degree in International Relations is designed to sharpen the understanding of global dynamics and international affairs. Integrating diverse perspectives and skill sets, the program equips students to tackle contemporary global challenges with a strategic and analytical approach.
Through a well-rounded curriculum, the programme develops experts in global affairs, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills essential for interpreting and influencing an ever-evolving international landscape.
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Curriculum
The Master's Degree Programme in International Relations is a two-year course that provides an in-depth analysis of global politics and international relations. The first year offers a common curriculum for all students, with the aim of providing a solid theoretical and practical foundation in the field of International Relations. In the second year, students can specialise by choosing a major that reflects their career aspirations.
I year
- Comparative History of Political Systems
- Comparative Politics
- Research Method for Social Sciences
- Academic and Professional Communication Skills
- Writing and Reading Academic Text
- International Economics
- Demography and Social Challenges
- International Organizations and Human Rights
- Comparative Public Law
- Writing a Master's Thesis
II Year
Major: Diplomacy
- History of International Relations
- International Political Theory
- Sociology of Global Politics
- 3 Elective Courses
Additional credits
- Module Digital Tool and Undertaking Research
- Other Activities
- Second Mandatory Language
- Final Thesis
Major: Security
- International Security
- Security Law and Constitutional Protection
- Sociology of Terrorism and Political Violence
- 3 Elective Courses
Additional credits
- Module Digital Tool and Undertaking Research
- Other Activities
- Second Mandatory Language
- Final Thesis
Major: Euro-Mediterranean Studies
- Politics of the Middle East and North Africa
- History and Culture of Mediterranean Countries
- EU Neighborhood Policy
- 3 Elective Courses
Additional credits
- Module Digital Tool and Undertaking Research
- Other Activities
- Second Mandatory Language
- Final Test
Major: Study Plan Abroad
- 3 Core Courses Abroad
- 3 Elective Courses Abroad
Additional credits
- Module Digital Tool and Undertaking Research
- Other Activities
- Second Mandatory Language
- Final Test
Career Opportunities
The Luiss Master's Degree in International Relations prepares graduates for careers in diplomacy, as international security experts in the public and private sectors, and in the management of Euro-Mediterranean issues. Moreover, the programme responds to the growing demand for highly qualified professionals capable of addressing traditional and emerging challenges in the diplomatic sector and international organisations.
Graduates of the programme will be able to pursue careers in international and European organisations, as specialists in international and European policy, as reporters on international affairs, as journalists, as private consultants or as consultants to the armed forces.
Luiss ensures strong career prospects for its graduates through high employability rates, rapid job placement, and extensive industry connections. With dedicated career support and strategic partnerships, students benefit from numerous opportunities to kickstart successful careers.
- High Employability: 96% employment rate 1 year after graduation
- Fast Placement: The average time between graduation and employment is just one month.
- Early Offers: 64% of Luiss students receive a job offer before graduating.
- Strong Industry Connections: Partnerships with 500+ companies and institutions.
- Extensive Opportunities: 3,350 internships and job placements in 2023.
- Personalized Support: 2,500 yearly one-to-one career guidance sessions.
- Networking & Recruitment: over 100 events, workshops, and career days with employers in Italy and abroad.