[IR] International Relations (curricula: International Politics and Economic Relations; International Economic Relations; International Politics)

University of Macerata
Itália, Macerata

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCES, COMMUNICATION AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Local de estudo	Itália, Macerata
Área académica	Political sciences and civics (ISCED 0312)
Tipo	Master, tempo inteiro
Duração nominal	2 anos (120 ECTS)
Idioma de estudo	inglês
Atribuições	IR (Master's Degree in International Relations (Classe LM-52))

Propina	611 € por ano At the University of Macerata, the maximum amount of fees for a full-time enrolment in the current academic year is EUR 1.600,00 (a.y. 2022/2023). This amount is considerably reduced for international students. Based on the origin country and, starting from the second year of enrolment, on the merit requirement, students: from developing countries pay EUR 156 per year from non-OECD member countries pay EUR 156 per year from OECD member countries pay EUR 611 per year = OECD= Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development; further information here: www.osce.org/who-we-are For further details on this reduction, consult this webpage: www.unimc.it/en/enrolment/financial-support/fees-reduction For information on the payment deadlines and modalities, visit: www.unimc.it/en/enrolment/tuition-fees/amount-when-how-pay

Propina

611 € por ano

At the University of Macerata, the maximum amount of fees for a full-time enrolment in the current academic year is EUR 1.600,00 (a.y. 2022/2023).
This amount is considerably reduced for international students.
Based on the origin country and, starting from the second year of enrolment, on the merit requirement, students:

from developing countries pay EUR 156 per year
from non-OECD member countries pay EUR 156 per year
from OECD member countries pay EUR 611 per year

= OECD= Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development; further information here: www.osce.org/who-we-are

For further details on this reduction, consult this webpage: www.unimc.it/en/enrolment/financial-support/fees-reduction

For information on the payment deadlines and modalities, visit: www.unimc.it/en/enrolment/tuition-fees/amount-when-how-pay

Qualificação para entrada	Diploma de licenciatura (ou superior) Please consult attentively the specific entry requirements for each curriculum of the study programme “IR” at this webpage or in the next paragraph Other requirements. Os documentos de qualificação de entrada são aceites nas seguintes línguas: inglês / italiano. Only for the purpose of the preliminary evaluation: if your entry qualification documents are not in English or Italian, you must provide English or Italian translations: at this stage, you can produce unofficial translations. For the purpose of the final enrollment, the needed documents must be submitted with an official translation in Italian. The official Italian translation must be attached to any document submitted in a foreign language. Such translation may be produced in your country or in Italy by local courthouses or by official or courthouse translators. Translations must then be certified by the relevant Italian Consulate, unless there are special agreements to the contrary. If your certificates are in English and the course of your choice is delivered in English, you do not have to provide certificates translated into Italian. Further details are specified within the Admission and enrollment procedures section of the UniMC website. Deve levar consigo os documentos originais de qualificação de entrada quando finalmente for para a universidade.

Qualificação para entrada

Diploma de licenciatura (ou superior)

Please consult attentively the specific entry requirements for each curriculum of the study programme “IR” at this webpage or in the next paragraph Other requirements.

Os documentos de qualificação de entrada são aceites nas seguintes línguas: inglês / italiano.

Only for the purpose of the preliminary evaluation: if your entry qualification documents are not in English or Italian, you must provide English or Italian translations: at this stage, you can produce unofficial translations.

For the purpose of the final enrollment, the needed documents must be submitted with an official translation in Italian. The official Italian translation must be attached to any document submitted in a foreign language. Such translation may be produced in your country or in Italy by local courthouses or by official or courthouse translators. Translations must then be certified by the relevant Italian Consulate, unless there are special agreements to the contrary. If your certificates are in English and the course of your choice is delivered in English, you do not have to provide certificates translated into Italian.

Further details are specified within the Admission and enrollment procedures section of the UniMC website.

Deve levar consigo os documentos originais de qualificação de entrada quando finalmente for para a universidade.

Requisitos linguísticos	inglês English proficiency All students must satisfy the following requirements: Adequate English language competencies at a minimum B2-level of the CEFR certified by an internationally recognised certificate (Cambridge B2, TOEFL 87, IELTS 6.5, BULATS 75, Unicert level II, CLES 2, CET4) or the equivalent level achieved with any university exams. Any other language documentation will be examined case by case. or Being English native speakers or Being graduated with a Bachelor’s degree whose courses are taught in English: a proof of English as a medium of instruction is required. Italian language proficiency Proficiency in the Italian language is not required for all non-EU candidates residing abroad who enrol in a course taught in English and they are exempted from the entry test.

Requisitos linguísticos

inglês

English proficiency
All students must satisfy the following requirements:

Adequate English language competencies at a minimum B2-level of the CEFR certified by an internationally recognised certificate (Cambridge B2, TOEFL 87, IELTS 6.5, BULATS 75, Unicert level II, CLES 2, CET4) or the equivalent level achieved with any university exams. Any other language documentation will be examined case by case.
or
Being English native speakers
or
Being graduated with a Bachelor’s degree whose courses are taught in English: a proof of English as a medium of instruction is required.

Italian language proficiency
Proficiency in the Italian language is not required for all non-EU candidates residing abroad who enrol in a course taught in English and they are exempted from the entry test.

Outros requisitos	Pelo menos 2 referência(s) tem(êm) ser fornecida(s). Deve ser adicionada uma carta de motivação à sua candidatura. Within the motivation letter, candidates must specify: the reasons that led to applying for that course of study offered by the University of Macerata rather than for another one; the goals set for the desired course of study, in response to the following questions: what is expected during and after the course of study? On what basis do you think you can reach this goal? their own qualities and strengths that make them ideal candidates for admission to the course of study of interest. The motivation letter must be original (plagiarism will affect the evaluation), concise and effective. Admission requirements for each curriculum of IR International Relations -IR (LM-52) is an interdisciplinary master’s degree program entirely taught in English offering three specializing learning tracks (curricula): curriculum International Politics and Economic Relations (IPER) curriculum International Economic Relations (IER) curriculum International Politics (IP) In order to be admitted to IR, applicants holding bachelor’s degrees in the fields of Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Law, Commerce, Management, Business, Social Sciences, Communication and Foreign Languages must satisfy specific requirements based on the chosen curriculum, i.e., a minimum number of credits earned during the previous undergraduate studies in certain subjects. For the curriculum IPER: at least 6 credits (ECTS) in at least 2 of the following subject areas: - Law - Politics and Sociology - Political - History and Philosophy - Economics and Statistics - Languages For the curriculum IER: at least 12 credits (ECTS) in the Economics and Statistics area or at least 6 credits (ECTS) in the Economics and Statistics area and at least 6 credits (ECTS) in one of the following subject areas: - Law - Politics and Sociology - Political - History and Philosophy - Economics and Statistics - Languages For the curriculum IP: at least 12 credits (ECTS) in the Politics and Sociology area or in the Law area; or at least 6 credits (ECTS) in the Politics and Sociology area and 6 credits (ECTS) in the Law area; or at least 6 credits (ECTS) in the Political Science and Sociology area or in the Law area and 6 credits (ECTS) in one of the following subject areas: - Political - History and Philosophy - Economics and Statistics - Languages English proficiency All students must satisfy the following requirements: Adequate English language competencies at a minimum B2-level of the CEFR certified by an internationally recognised certificate (Cambridge B2, TOEFL 87, IELTS 6.5, BULATS 75, Unicert level II, CLES 2, CET4) or the equivalent level achieved with any university exams. Any other language documentation will be examined case by case. or Being English native speakers or Being graduated with a Bachelor’s degree whose courses are taught in English: a proof of English as a medium of instruction is required. Italian language proficiency Proficiency in the Italian language is not required for all non-EU candidates residing abroad who enrol in a course taught in English and they are exempted from the entry test. Please consult attentively the specific entry requirements for each curriculum of the study programme “IR” at this webpage. Requisitos específicos para candidatos não pertencentes à UE: Pre-enrollment on UNIVERSITALY for a study visa application Candidates requiring a visa for study purposes who have been positively evaluated (pre-admitted to a study programme) must apply for the pre-enrollment in the specific academic year through the portal UNIVERSITALY, in order to proceed with the subsequent application for a visa for study purposes. Within the UNIVERSITALY portal, detailed information to complete properly and effectively the pre-enrollment application is provided. The subsequent step of visa application must be processed and finalised at the relevant Italian Diplomatic authority. For general information on the admission and enrollment procedures at the Italian HEI, please visit the Study in Italy portal For information on the annual procedures for entry, residency and enrollment of international students and the respective recognition of qualifications for HE courses in Italy, please consult the *relative document (so-called, Circolare) published in the website of the Italian Ministry of University and Research** (available in Italian and English). For information on admission and enrollment procedures established by UniMC for international students, please consult attentively the website

Outros requisitos

Pelo menos 2 referência(s) tem(êm) ser fornecida(s).

Deve ser adicionada uma carta de motivação à sua candidatura.

Within the motivation letter, candidates must specify:

the reasons that led to applying for that course of study offered by the University of Macerata rather than for another one;
the goals set for the desired course of study, in response to the following questions: what is expected during and after the course of study? On what basis do you think you can reach this goal?
their own qualities and strengths that make them ideal candidates for admission to the course of study of interest.

The motivation letter must be original (plagiarism will affect the evaluation), concise and effective.

Admission requirements for each curriculum of IR

International Relations -IR (LM-52) is an interdisciplinary master’s degree program entirely taught in English offering three specializing learning tracks (curricula):

curriculum International Politics and Economic Relations (IPER)
curriculum International Economic Relations (IER)
curriculum International Politics (IP)

In order to be admitted to IR, applicants holding bachelor’s degrees in the fields of Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Law, Commerce, Management, Business, Social Sciences, Communication and Foreign Languages must satisfy specific requirements based on the chosen curriculum, i.e., a minimum number of credits earned during the previous undergraduate studies in certain subjects.

For the curriculum IPER:
at least 6 credits (ECTS) in at least 2 of the following subject areas:
- Law
- Politics and Sociology
- Political
- History and Philosophy
- Economics and Statistics
- Languages

For the curriculum IER:
at least 12 credits (ECTS) in the Economics and Statistics area or at least 6 credits (ECTS) in the Economics and Statistics area and at least 6 credits (ECTS) in one of the following subject areas:
- Law
- Politics and Sociology
- Political
- History and Philosophy
- Economics and Statistics
- Languages

For the curriculum IP:
at least 12 credits (ECTS) in the Politics and Sociology area or in the Law area; or at least 6 credits (ECTS) in the Politics and Sociology area and 6 credits (ECTS) in the Law area; or at least 6 credits (ECTS) in the Political Science and Sociology area or in the Law area and 6 credits (ECTS) in one of the following subject areas:
- Political
- History and Philosophy
- Economics and Statistics
- Languages

English proficiency
All students must satisfy the following requirements:

Adequate English language competencies at a minimum B2-level of the CEFR certified by an internationally recognised certificate (Cambridge B2, TOEFL 87, IELTS 6.5, BULATS 75, Unicert level II, CLES 2, CET4) or the equivalent level achieved with any university exams. Any other language documentation will be examined case by case.
or
Being English native speakers
or
Being graduated with a Bachelor’s degree whose courses are taught in English: a proof of English as a medium of instruction is required.

Please consult attentively the specific entry requirements for each curriculum of the study programme “IR” at this webpage.

Requisitos específicos para candidatos não pertencentes à UE:

Pre-enrollment on UNIVERSITALY for a study visa application
Candidates requiring a visa for study purposes who have been positively evaluated (pre-admitted to a study programme) must apply for the pre-enrollment in the specific academic year through the portal UNIVERSITALY, in order to proceed with the subsequent application for a visa for study purposes.

Within the UNIVERSITALY portal, detailed information to complete properly and effectively the pre-enrollment application is provided.

The subsequent step of visa application must be processed and finalised at the relevant Italian Diplomatic authority.

For general information on the admission and enrollment procedures at the Italian HEI, please visit the Study in Italy portal

For information on the annual procedures for entry, residency and enrollment of international students and the respective recognition of qualifications for HE courses in Italy, please consult the relative document (so-called, Circolare) published in the *website of the Italian Ministry of University and Research (available in Italian and English).

For information on admission and enrollment procedures established by UniMC for international students, please consult attentively the website

Mais informações	ir.unimc.it

Run by the Department of Political Science, Communication and International Relations, and entirely taught in English, the 2-year master’s degree programme International Relations offers the benefit of small classes in a fresh and interactive environment.

Courses are taught with a special attention to the current development and phenomena in each field, and students are always encouraged to nurture their own critical approach and supported to express their skills and follow their inclination.

When engaged in confrontations during and after classes, IR students bring with them the specialty of their different heritage, upbringing and education – an invaluable asset to learn more and better.

IR puts together the institutional perspective of a school of government and the empirical, in-the-field approach of business studies – many interdisciplinary, highly interwoven opportunities for the ideal cultural equipment to those interested as a vocation in decoding the complexities of our world and in taking part in its processes.

Post-graduate students will be able to properly employ those analytical tools acquired while attending courses in politics, economics, sociology, history, law and foreign languages.

For further information, visit the dedicated website.

The MA in International Relations is taught entirely in English.
MIUR degree class: LM-52 Second cycle degree in International Relations
Duration in years: 2
Credits: 120

International Relations -IR offers three specializing learning tracks (curricula), corresponding to specific study plans:

curriculum International Politics and Economic Relations (IPER)
curriculum International Economic Relations (IER)
curriculum International Politics (IP)

For further details on the study plans and teaching activities, visit the dedicated website.

Double degree programs
For students particularly inclined to building up their expertise through international training and experience, the curriculum International Politics and Economic Relations makes available the opportunity to spend a year abroad enrolling in Double Degree Program with:

the European University Viadrina in Frankfurt (Oder), Germany. At the end of the program, students will obtain, in addition to the UniMC Master’s Degree in International Relations, a Master’s Degree in International Business Administration issued by European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder). The European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) is an historical and International German University, 40 minutes by train from Berlin.
the State University of Campinas, Brasil: The State University of Campinas, commonly called Unicamp, is a public research university in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, that ranks second in the Brazil according to global ranking Webometrics.
Students enrolled in the first year of the Master’s Degree in International Relations (LM-52) curriculum International Economic Relations, can apply to the Double Degree program and spend one or two semesters of their master’s degree program at the partner university.
At the end of the program, students will obtain, in addition to the UniMC Master’s Degree in International Relations, a Master’s Degree in Administration issued by the Universidade Estadual de Campinas. The Universidade Estadual de Campinas is one hour drive from São Paulo.
the National University “Taras Shevchenko” in Kiev*, Ukraine, for a global perspective in business administration. A double degree for a world-connected leadership inside national and international agencies, domestic and supranational institutions, governmental and non-governmental organizations (Only for incoming students)

For further details on double degree programms, visit the dedicated website.

The inter-disciplinary features, as well as the traditionally international enrollment of this course are meant to guarantee an enhanced employability of the successful students so improving their chance on the labour market be it in Italy or abroad.
Students have come so far from 40 different countries. The international nature of our classes is the privileged content where to learn the essential qualities for a good, dialogical and responsible leadership.
The course offers different programs enabling to develop highly profiled professionals with leadership and managerial skills able to work within Ministries (particularly Ministry of Foreign Affair), international GOs and NGOs, globally oriented private and public businesses, international cooperation agencies.

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