Università di Catania

Curriculum

1st year	Credits
Institutions and policies of the global system	5
CFSP and ESDP (in English)	5
European Public Policies	4
Mediterranean Politics (in English)	4
United Nations (in English)	4
Federalism and European integration	4
History of European integration	5
European land use and policy	6
International Trade law	6
European economic and social law	6
English Language	5
Optional course	6
	60
2nd year
Human rights and international justice	5
International economy	5
European and comparative civil law	10
European cooperation in justice and home affairs	4
EU Law of internal market	5
French Language	5
Stages	5
Dissertation	21
	60

The Course is a two-year full-time programme. Each year is divided in two semesters. All taught courses are divided in modules and adopt a range of learning and teaching approaches from political science, history, economics and law. Emphasis is on current issues and analytical methods. Seminars, also by visiting speakers, are included in the programme.

Besides being part of the study curriculum of all the students, good knowledge of English and French is mandatory. Some courses are given in English and, occasionally, in French. Training includes stages in non-academic organizations and institutions. Study periods in foreign academic institutions are encouraged. The successful completion of the two-year programme, including the final exam on written dissertation, qualifies the student for the award of the Magister Degree (Laurea Magistrale).

Focus is on EU policy-making and governance, and key areas of international relations. Teaching aims to form students with abilities in the analysis of EU actorness in contemporary world problems.

The Course enables students to undertake jobs involving abilities of analysis, organization and management in institutions operating at the European and international level, like the European Union, IGOs and NGOs, international firms, state and regional governments, private interest associations, international cooperation missions, information and communication services.