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| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Full-time | 2 years | October | - | EUR 2642 per year |
The Master’s degree provides a thorough understanding of the specific social, organisational, economic, territorial and institutional forms and dynamics that characterise local development processes in different geographical contexts. It offers an in-depth knowledge of the different methodologies used for the formulation, implementation, monitoring and
evaluation of programmes for local development and promotes the implementation of sustainability
process. Its intrinsic multicultural and multilingual dimension is reinforced by international partnerships and mobility agreements.
Programme structure
The course is multidisciplinary and the curricular contents covers integrated knowledge in the fields of economic, sociological, statistical, historical-geographical, socio-pedagogical and anthropological areas.
During the second year, an internship will enable the students to carry out researches that could be the starting point for the Master’s degree final exam.
Career opportunities
Graduates work as professionals in local development and development cooperation within different social and territorial contexts, in governmental and non-governmental organizations at the local, national and international level, trade and citizenship associations, enterprises.
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Our tuition fees will not exceed 2700 euros per year. Scholarship and fee waivers are available for international students, for more information visit our website.
Bachelor diploma (or equivalent)
The Academic Committee takes into consideration the final graduation mark of the first study cycle, where applicable, or alternatively the average grades as detailed in the Transcript of Records, considering that the minimum requirement for Italian entry qualifications is 95/110. Should it be not possible to directly compare the final graduation mark with the Italian grade scale, the Academic Committee shall consider the overall results in the candidate’s study curriculum
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian.
You must take the original entry qualification documents with you when you finally go to the university.
English language at a B2 level (CEFR) or equivalent is required.
Please check out this link for the full list of accepted certificates, minimum scores and exemptions
During the assesment procedure, the selection committee reserves the right to invite applicants to take an interview via the application platform.
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