Educational plan
Overview
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).
For example, in addition to the mandatory courses, some of the possible in-depth analysis tracks are:
The future of global societies
- International Migration and Immigration Policies
- Global Cities
- Datafied society
- Globalization, social justice and human rights
- Consumer culture
The future of democracy
- Comparative politics and development
- Global public policy and the knowledge society
- Public opinion, legitimacy and power in the digital era
- Social Justice in a Global World
- Global challenges to democracy
The future of work and welfare
- The welfare state and social innovation
- International and comparative labour law
- Economic and social regulation of labour
- Labour markets and globalization
- Employment, inequalities and discrimination in the global labour market
The future of social justice and human rights
- Global Citizenship
- Differences, inequalities and the politics of law
- Social justice in a global world
- Globalization, social justice and human rights
- Gender theory and global issues
The future of political participation
- Global Citizenship
- Gender theory and global issues
- Media and Politics
- Public opinion, legitimacy and power in the digital era
- Global social movements
These educational plans and programme descriptions refer to the A.Y. 2026/2027
Global politics and society (GPS) (Classe LM-62 R)
Enrolled in 2026/2027 academic year (BBI)
First trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Global Social Dynamics | 9 | 60 | English | GSPS-05/A |
| Globalization and Cultural Diversity | 6 | 40 | English | GSPS-06/A |
| Multi-Level Legal System | 9 | 60 | English | GIUR-04/A |
| Optional | ||||
| Globalization, Social Justice and Human Rights | 9 | 60 | English | GSPS-06/A |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Comparative Political Economy and the Welfare State | 12 | 80 | English | ECON-02/A GSPS-02/A |
| Optional | ||||
| Comparative Politics and Development | 9 | 60 | English | GSPS-02/A |
| Economic of Social Regulation of Global Workforce | 9 | 60 | English | GSPS-08/A |
| International Migration and Immigration Policies | 9 | 60 | English | GSPS-08/B |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Global Social Inequalities | 9 | 60 | English | GSPS-08/A |
| Optional | ||||
| Global Citizenship | 9 | 60 | English | GSPS-05/A |
| Human Rights At Work in International and Comparative Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | GIUR-04/A |
Optional activities and study plan rules
1 - Students must earn 18 credits by selecting two of the following alternatives
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparative Politics and Development | 9 | 60 | English | Second trimester | GSPS-02/A |
| Economic of Social Regulation of Global Workforce | 9 | 60 | English | Second trimester | GSPS-08/A |
| Global Citizenship | 9 | 60 | English | Third trimester | GSPS-05/A |
| Globalization, Social Justice and Human Rights | 9 | 60 | English | First trimester | GSPS-06/A |
| Human Rights At Work in International and Comparative Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | Third trimester | GIUR-04/A |
| International Migration and Immigration Policies | 9 | 60 | English | Second trimester | GSPS-08/B |
be activated by the A.Y. 2027/2028
Undefined
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Global Politics | 9 | 60 | English | GSPS-02/A |
| Optional | ||||
| Consumer Culture | 6 | 40 | English | GSPS-06/A |
| Datafied Society | 6 | 40 | English | GSPS-06/A |
| Employment, Inequalities and Discrimination in the Global Labour Market | 6 | 40 | English | GIUR-04/A GSPS-08/A |
| Gender Theory and Social Issues | 6 | 40 | English | GSPS-05/A |
| Global Challenges to Democracy | 6 | 40 | English | GSPS-02/A |
| Global Public Policy and the Knowledge Society | 6 | 40 | English | GSPS-02/A |
| Journalism,media and Politics | 6 | 40 | English | GSPS-06/A |
| Labour Markets and Globalization | 6 | 40 | English | GIUR-04/A |
| Liberal Rights and Social Justice | 6 | 40 | English | GIUR-17/A |
| Migrations, Diversity and Non-Discrimination | 6 | 40 | Italian | GSPS-08/A |
| Social Justice in a Global World | 6 | 40 | English | GSPS-01/A |
| The Welfare State and Social Innovation | 6 | 40 | English | GSPS-02/A |
| Value Change and Global Societies | 6 | 40 | English | GSPS-05/A |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final exam | 15 | 0 | English | NN |
Optional activities and study plan rules
2 - Students must earn 18 credits by selecting three of the following alternatives
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Culture | 6 | 40 | English | Undefined | GSPS-06/A |
| Datafied Society | 6 | 40 | English | Undefined | GSPS-06/A |
| Employment, Inequalities and Discrimination in the Global Labour Market | 6 | 40 | English | Undefined | GIUR-04/A GSPS-08/A |
| Gender Theory and Social Issues | 6 | 40 | English | Undefined | GSPS-05/A |
| Global Challenges to Democracy | 6 | 40 | English | Undefined | GSPS-02/A |
| Global Public Policy and the Knowledge Society | 6 | 40 | English | Undefined | GSPS-02/A |
| Journalism,media and Politics | 6 | 40 | English | Undefined | GSPS-06/A |
| Labour Markets and Globalization | 6 | 40 | English | Undefined | GIUR-04/A |
| Liberal Rights and Social Justice | 6 | 40 | English | Undefined | GIUR-17/A |
| Migrations, Diversity and Non-Discrimination | 6 | 40 | Italian | Undefined | GSPS-08/A |
| Social Justice in a Global World | 6 | 40 | English | Undefined | GSPS-01/A |
| The Welfare State and Social Innovation | 6 | 40 | English | Undefined | GSPS-02/A |
| Value Change and Global Societies | 6 | 40 | English | Undefined | GSPS-05/A |
First trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Research Methods in Social and Political Science | 9 | 60 | English | GSPS-02/A GSPS-05/A GSPS-08/A |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Data Lab | 3 | 20 | English | GSPS-02/A |
| Dissertation Lab | 3 | 20 | English | GSPS-05/A |
| Lab. Studying Cultural Change with Quantitative Methods | 3 | 20 | English | GSPS-05/A |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Lab. Contentious Citizenship and Global Seams | 3 | 20 | English | NN |
| Lab. Global Health Inequalities: Analysis and Perspectives | 3 | 20 | English | NN |
| Lab. Qualitative Methods and Empirical Research: Space | 3 | 20 | English | GSPS-08/B |
Undefined
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italian | NN |
| Advanced Language Skills: French (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | French | NN |
| Advanced Language Skills: German (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | German | NN |
| Advanced Language Skills: Spanish (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Spanish | NN |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Student must earn 6 credits by selecting among the following activities: Internship (6 or 3 ECTS), Additional/advanced Language skills (3 ECTS) and Laboratories and other activities (3 ECTS)
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italian | Undefined | NN |
| Advanced Language Skills: French (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | French | Undefined | NN |
| Advanced Language Skills: German (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | German | Undefined | NN |
| Advanced Language Skills: Spanish (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Spanish | Undefined | NN |
| Data Lab | 3 | 20 | English | Second trimester | GSPS-02/A |
| Dissertation Lab | 3 | 20 | English | Second trimester | GSPS-05/A |
| Lab. Contentious Citizenship and Global Seams | 3 | 20 | English | Third trimester | NN |
| Lab. Qualitative Methods and Empirical Research: Space | 3 | 20 | English | Third trimester | GSPS-08/B |
- 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"
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Methods in Social and Political Science | 9 | 60 | English | First trimester | GSPS-02/A GSPS-05/A GSPS-08/A |
Global politics and society (GPS) (Classe LM-62 R)
Enrolled 2025/26 academic year (BBI)
course year not available
Undefined
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Comparative Political Economy and the Welfare State | 12 | 80 | English | SECS-P/02 SPS/04 |
| Global Social Dynamics | 9 | 60 | English | SPS/07 |
| Global Social Inequalities | 9 | 60 | English | SPS/09 |
| Globalization and Cultural Diversity | 6 | 40 | English | SPS/08 |
| Multi-Level Legal System | 9 | 60 | English | IUS/07 |
| Optional | ||||
| Comparative Politics and Development | 9 | 60 | English | SPS/04 |
| Economic of Social Regulation of Global Workforce | 9 | 60 | English | SPS/09 |
| Global Citizenship | 9 | 60 | English | SPS/07 |
| Globalization, Social Justice and Human Rights | 9 | 60 | English | SPS/08 |
| Human Rights At Work in International and Comparative Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/07 |
| International Migration and Immigration Policies | 9 | 60 | English | SPS/10 |
Optional activities and study plan rules
1 - Students must earn 18 credits by selecting two of the following alternatives
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparative Politics and Development | 9 | 60 | English | Undefined | SPS/04 |
| Economic of Social Regulation of Global Workforce | 9 | 60 | English | Undefined | SPS/09 |
| Global Citizenship | 9 | 60 | English | Undefined | SPS/07 |
| Globalization, Social Justice and Human Rights | 9 | 60 | English | Undefined | SPS/08 |
| Human Rights At Work in International and Comparative Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | Undefined | IUS/07 |
| International Migration and Immigration Policies | 9 | 60 | English | Undefined | SPS/10 |
First trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Global Politics | 9 | 60 | English | SPS/04 |
| Optional | ||||
| Datafied Society | 6 | 40 | English | SPS/08 |
| Employment, Inequalities and Discrimination in the Global Labour Market | 6 | 40 | English | IUS/07 SPS/09 |
| Journalism,media and Politics | 6 | 40 | English | SPS/08 |
| Liberal Rights and Social Justice | 6 | 40 | English | IUS/20 |
| Value Change and Global Societies | 6 | 40 | English | SPS/07 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Consumer Culture | 6 | 40 | English | SPS/08 |
| Gender Theory and Social Issues | 6 | 40 | English | SPS/07 |
| Global Challenges to Democracy | 6 | 40 | English | SPS/04 |
| Global Public Policy and the Knowledge Society | 6 | 40 | English | SPS/04 |
| Social Justice in a Global World | 6 | 40 | English | SPS/01 |
| The Welfare State and Social Innovation | 6 | 40 | English | SPS/04 |
Undefined
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Globalization and Labor Markets | 6 | 40 | English | SPS/09 |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final exam | 15 | 0 | English | NN |
Optional activities and study plan rules
2 - Students must earn 18 credits by selecting three of the following alternatives
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Culture | 6 | 40 | English | Second trimester | SPS/08 |
| Datafied Society | 6 | 40 | English | First trimester | SPS/08 |
| Employment, Inequalities and Discrimination in the Global Labour Market | 6 | 40 | English | First trimester | IUS/07 SPS/09 |
| Gender Theory and Social Issues | 6 | 40 | English | Second trimester | SPS/07 |
| Global Challenges to Democracy | 6 | 40 | English | Second trimester | SPS/04 |
| Global Public Policy and the Knowledge Society | 6 | 40 | English | Second trimester | SPS/04 |
| Globalization and Labor Markets | 6 | 40 | English | Undefined | SPS/09 |
| Journalism,media and Politics | 6 | 40 | English | First trimester | SPS/08 |
| Liberal Rights and Social Justice | 6 | 40 | English | First trimester | IUS/20 |
| Social Justice in a Global World | 6 | 40 | English | Second trimester | SPS/01 |
| The Welfare State and Social Innovation | 6 | 40 | English | Second trimester | SPS/04 |
| Value Change and Global Societies | 6 | 40 | English | First trimester | SPS/07 |
First trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Research Methods in Social and Political Science | 9 | 60 | English | SPS/04 SPS/07 SPS/09 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Data Lab | 3 | 20 | English | SPS/04 |
| Dissertation Lab | 3 | 20 | English | SPS/07 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Lab. Contentious Citizenship and Global Seams | 3 | 20 | English | NN |
| Lab. Qualitative Methods and Empirical Research: Space | 3 | 20 | English | SPS/10 |
Undefined
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italian | NN |
| Advanced Language Skills: French (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | French | NN |
| Advanced Language Skills: German (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | German | NN |
| Advanced Language Skills: Spanish (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Spanish | NN |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Student must earn 6 credits by selecting among the following activities: Internship (6 or 3 ECTS), Additional/advanced Language skills (3 ECTS) and Laboratories and other activities (3 ECTS)
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italian | Undefined | NN |
| Advanced Language Skills: French (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | French | Undefined | NN |
| Advanced Language Skills: German (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | German | Undefined | NN |
| Advanced Language Skills: Spanish (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Spanish | Undefined | NN |
| Data Lab | 3 | 20 | English | Second trimester | SPS/04 |
| Dissertation Lab | 3 | 20 | English | Second trimester | SPS/07 |
| Lab. Qualitative Methods and Empirical Research: Space | 3 | 20 | English | Third trimester | SPS/10 |
- 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"
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Methods in Social and Political Science | 9 | 60 | English | First trimester | SPS/04 SPS/07 SPS/09 |