Presentation
Globalisation, the expansion of information and communication technologies (ICT), and the profound social transformations of recent years have radically reshaped the dynamics of contemporary societies, rendering them increasingly complex, interdependent, and in constant evolution. These changes have highlighted the need for innovative educational pathways capable of fostering advanced, cross-disciplinary competencies aligned with the evolving demands of the labour market.
This need is particularly pronounced within the legal professions, where there is a growing demand for interdisciplinary degree programmes that integrate legal, economic, historical, and international knowledge, with a particular focus on sustainability and emerging technologies.
It is within this context that the Master’s Degree Programme in European Studies (LM-90) has been developed. The programme is designed to educate scholars and professionals who are equipped to understand and navigate the complexities of global societies, offering a curriculum that combines solid foundations in law and economics with specialised expertise in international relations and cooperation.
The programme promotes a strongly interdisciplinary approach, aimed at cultivating a deep understanding of European integration processes through the analysis of their cultural roots, the institutional structures of the European Union, and the main European legal traditions. It also offers a dedicated focus on the Italian context.
Entirely taught in English, the course is structured into three distinct curricula:
- EU’s Law and Economics, offering a high level of specialisation focused on the interaction between European policies, competition law, and economic sustainability;
- Comparative and European Law, with advanced specialisation in the comparative study of major legal systems from a European and international perspective;
- European Law, Institutions and Innovative Markets, concentrating on the challenges posed by technological innovation, digital markets, and the ecological transition.
The use of English as the official language of instruction enables students to develop full terminological and communicative fluency, facilitating the practical application of their acquired knowledge in transnational professional contexts and across relevant disciplinary fields.
In the second semester of the second year, students are encouraged to undertake internships or placements with public or private organisations operating at the national, European, or international level.
The final assessment consists of the preparation and defence of a dissertation, written and presented in English.