Overview
The Social Sciences for Global Challenges degree from University of Pavia is a first step for training professionals able to analyse interconnected social, environmental and organizational systems, to interpret changes and to provide innovative solutions for local and international organizations by combining social science approaches and medical, environmental and mathematical tools.
The programme follows a progressive, interdisciplinary academic path, moving from more general to specific courses. This will enable students to use methods, theories and approaches from different disciplines.
Key Features
The Social Sciences for Global Challenges at University of Pavia offers the analytical instruments and the knowledge needed to understand the causes, nature and development of political, economic, demographic, climate and healthcare related challenges, as well as the organizational competences to work effectively in public administrations and in international and national organizations.
Career opportunities
The degree in Social Sciences for Global Challenges prepares for a job placement in public administrations (central and local), in international organizations, in private profit and non-profit companies, in social, political, economic, historical research institutes, in the third sector. The proposed course of study then finds a natural outlet both in the Master's Degrees currently offered by the Department of Political and Social Sciences of the University of Pavia and in the Master's courses offered by other national and international universities.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Comparative Public Law and Global Health
- Maths For Social Sciences
- Public Law And Emergency Communication
- Contemporary Democratic Theory
- Environmental Ethics And Intergenerational Justice
- Biodiversity And Restoration For Sustainable Societies
- International Economics
- Population And Sustainability
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Pavia, Italy
Disciplines
Sociology International Development View 3 other Bachelors in International Development in ItalyWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- High-school diploma awarded after at least 12 years of documented education.
- A scan of your English language certificate or you can register for an English language test organized by the Department;
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents400 EUR / year≈ 400 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals156 EUR / year≈ 156 EUR / year
Additional Details
- EU: fixed fee of 156 EUR + a variable calculated fee
- NON-EU: fee is set based of the student’s citizenship and area of study: from €400 to €4.500 per year.
Living costs
Pavia
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Funding
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