Master's Degree in World Politics and International Relations
University of Pavia
Key Information
Campus location
Pavia, Italy
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 3,500 / per year **
Application deadline
06 Jun 2024*
Earliest start date
Oct 2024
* Applications are open from November 13th 2023 to June 6th 2024
** for EU students, fees are based on students' family income. They range from about 156 euro to 3200 euro per year. For non-EU students a flat rate is determined according to the citizenship and range from 400 euro to 3500 euro
Introduction
The two-year Master's degree program in World politics and international relations aims to provide broad, multidisciplinary training in comparative and international studies, particularly in the areas of politics, history, law, and economics. The courses in comparative studies aim to improve the student’s ability to interpret and analyze the different political systems of the world as outcomes of path-dependent economic and political structures and developments. The courses in international studies aim to deepen the student’s understanding of how the interactions among political systems have unfolded in the most important geopolitical settings, and of how they influence contemporary trends in challenging and answering the basic goals of political systems and human security.
Career Opportunities
Given its interdisciplinary and comparative nature, the Laurea Magistralis in World Politics and International Relations provides students with a broad perspective on current global issues, an understanding of the genesis and the evolution of major international changes, and an ability to recognize and evaluate their theoretical and practical outcomes.
This broad-based training in international affairs offers a solid basis for careers in national diplomatic services, International Governmental Organizations (including European organizations), and NGOs, as well as positions for analysts and consultants in internationally oriented private and public companies, public administrations, and research institutes. It also offers the basis for continued university studies at the PhD level.
Curriculum
Year1
- Comparative Politics
- Economic Models of Politics
- History of International Relations
- Comparative History of Government
- Human Rights and International Justice
- Explanatory Models in International Relations
- Two Subjects to Be Chosen From: History of Diplomacy / EU Law and Policies in Managing Migration / International Dispute Settlement
- One Subject to Be Chosen from The List: Law of Regional Integration / Indian Ocean: History, Geopolitics, and Security / Italian Politics and Society / Italy in The International System / Sociology of Development / Economics and Migration / History of Modern and Contemporary China/equality, Democracy, and Epistocracy / Italian Language (for Foreign Students)
Year 2
- Issues in International Relations
- Methods for Political Research
- Ethics and International Relations
- One Subject to Be Chosen from Any of The Courses Offered by The University
- Courses to Be Chosen from The List: One or More Language Courses Other than English (French, German, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Italian) / a Period of Work Placement (on Student Initiative) / Academic Writing
Admissions
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
Fee Waiver: exemption from the payment of the University tuition fee;
EDiSU Pavia scholarship: Edisu scholarship benefits for all level applicants include accommodation in a Residence; one meal per day at the canteens; a sum of money, according to the student’s economic situation.
“Study in Italy”: The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also assigns scholarships to applicants from specific countries, fulfilling some merit requirements and enrolling in Master’s Degree and PhD programs.