MAComparative International Relations
| Study location | Italy, Venice |
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| Type | Master's degree, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 years (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MA (Laurea Magistrale in Relazioni Internazionali Comparate) |
| Course code | LM60/GGG/2016 |
| Tuition fee | €2,100 per year |
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| Application fee | €10 one-time This non-refundable fee allows you to apply for admission to a maximum of three programmes of study. |
| Entry qualification | Bachelor's diploma (or higher) A minimum three-year undergraduate degree is required. More information about how the preliminary evaluation of your application takes place Admission to this master’s degree programme is subject to your possession of specific minimum curricular requirements. A Teaching Committee will evaluate your undergraduate transcript of records to determine if you possess the necessary background knowledge to be admitted. Please check this programme’s minimum curricular requirements to find out if you could be a suitable candidate. The Teaching Committee reserves the right to conduct an integrative interview, in case the minimum curricular requirements are not fully met or your personal preparation cannot be unequivocally assessed. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian. If your documents are not in English or Italian, please upload the original documentation or a verified copy of it AS WELL AS a professional translation in English or Italian. You can obtain professional translations either in your country or in Italy, and they can be issued by professional translators, a local court of law or court interpreters. |
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| Language requirements | English A minimum B2-level knowledge of English is mandatory for enrolment. Please note: Ca’ Foscari University does not conduct any test to assess your knowledge of English as part of the application procedure. A self-certified minimum-B1-level knowledge of a second language (Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese or Brazilian, Russian, Spanish) is also required for admission. |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. Please note that the admission to this degree programme requires a successful evaluation by the teaching committee of the student’s minimum curricular requirements. |
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Overview
This Comparative International Relations programme is the only one in Italy focused on International Relations that provides you with a rich understanding of international law and economics while deepening your knowledge of languages and foreign cultures.
It immerses you in linguistic and cultural studies regarding Europe, Asia and the Atlantic world, something Ca’ Foscari has done since its founding in 1868, and empowers you to explore, understand and analyse international relations through juridical, economic, historical and political lenses. By the end of the programme, you will be able to fluently communicate in both English and a second language as well as elaborate coherent strategies aimed at solving problems on an international scale.
This programme offers 2 study paths entirely taught in English from which to choose:
Programme structure
This programme includes the following components:
- course work
- curricular internship
- final thesis
You can request to spend one or two semesters at a partner university through Ca’ Foscari’s exchange programmes.
Your curricular internship can be carried out either in Italy or abroad.
Career opportunities
As a graduate with an in-depth understanding of the complex dynamics of international relations as well as a nuanced familiarity with a specific geographic area, you will be prepared to assume a position of responsibility at businesses and organizations operating in international markets, local government and regional bodies, or at national and international institutes, agencies, foundations and study centres.
Career opportunities can be found in the following fields, among others:
• Public relations consultancy
• Journalism and broadcasting
• International marketing
• Image management
• Public service
If you are a non-EU citizen residing outside Italy, the deadline to apply for admission in September 2021 was May 9. In the late fall we will reopen the platform to begin accepting applications for admission in September 2022.
If you are a non-EU citizen residing outside Italy, the deadline to apply for admission in September 2021 was May 9. In the late fall we will reopen the platform to begin accepting applications for admission in September 2022.