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Social Sciences for Global Challenges
University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
156 USDTuition Fee/year
International Relations/Studies/AffairsMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
International Relations/Studies/Affairs
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Overview
The Bachelor’s Degree in “Social Sciences for Global Challenges” is completely taught in English and aims to train future experts on global challenges, such as: biodiversity, health, climate change, population ageing, migrations and natural disasters.
The Degree Program 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.
The Degree Program is a first step for training professionals able to analyze 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. “Social Sciences for Global Challenges” is linked with other national and international Master’s Degree Programs offered within the Department of Political and Social Sciences and at the University of Pavia.
Programme Structure
The program 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.
The program is structured around the following areas: political and social sciences, law, economics, history, statistics and foreign languages, with additional competences offered by anthropology, maths, epidemiology and complexity theory.
The first year includes general courses ranging from Sociology, Political Science, Contemporary History, Cultural Anthropology and Principles of Economics, to data analysis and interpretation, so as to offer a solid introduction to the topics that will be explored throughout the program. With the Degree Program being entirely taught in English, the first year also offers an Advanced English course to develop basic soft skills.
During the second year, the students will attend courses aimed at the acquisition of knowledge, methods and abilities to analyze phenomena and complex challenges at a global level, as well as assess their local impacts. In the second and third year, students will also acquire 12 CFU in an additional foreign language to be selected among the numerous European and extra-European languages offered within the Department.
During the third year, “Social Sciences for Global Challenges” offers a wide range of more specialized courses. More elective courses will be available to students (18 CFU ), who will have the opportunity to focus on specific interest areas in greater detail.
To provide a more practical and career-oriented experience, the Degree Program offers the chance to attend curricular internships or training activities within national and international qualified organizations.
Program overview
Main Subject
International Relations/Studies/Affairs
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Overview
The Bachelor’s Degree in “Social Sciences for Global Challenges” is completely taught in English and aims to train future experts on global challenges, such as: biodiversity, health, climate change, population ageing, migrations and natural disasters.
The Degree Program 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.
The Degree Program is a first step for training professionals able to analyze 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. “Social Sciences for Global Challenges” is linked with other national and international Master’s Degree Programs offered within the Department of Political and Social Sciences and at the University of Pavia.
Programme Structure
The program 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.
The program is structured around the following areas: political and social sciences, law, economics, history, statistics and foreign languages, with additional competences offered by anthropology, maths, epidemiology and complexity theory.
The first year includes general courses ranging from Sociology, Political Science, Contemporary History, Cultural Anthropology and Principles of Economics, to data analysis and interpretation, so as to offer a solid introduction to the topics that will be explored throughout the program. With the Degree Program being entirely taught in English, the first year also offers an Advanced English course to develop basic soft skills.
During the second year, the students will attend courses aimed at the acquisition of knowledge, methods and abilities to analyze phenomena and complex challenges at a global level, as well as assess their local impacts. In the second and third year, students will also acquire 12 CFU in an additional foreign language to be selected among the numerous European and extra-European languages offered within the Department.
During the third year, “Social Sciences for Global Challenges” offers a wide range of more specialized courses. More elective courses will be available to students (18 CFU ), who will have the opportunity to focus on specific interest areas in greater detail.
To provide a more practical and career-oriented experience, the Degree Program offers the chance to attend curricular internships or training activities within national and international qualified organizations.
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Founded in 1361, the University of Pavia (UNIPV), is one of the world’s oldest academic institutions. Like the UK’s Oxford and Cambridge, the University of Pavia is structured using a college system, dating back to the 16th century, with a striking historic campus.
The University of Pavia features in a number of QS rankings. Ranked within the global top 561-570 in the QS World University Rankings® 2022.
Comprised of 20 colleges which all have their own particular histories and opportunities to offer, UNIPV is an open community where academic achievement, traditions, parties and sporting rivalries all have their place.
Originally created around schools of law, humanities and medicine, the University of Pavia now offers 90 courses in:
The following Undergraduate/Graduate programs are also offered in English :
The University of Pavia also offers a Foundation Year program.
The city of Pavia is located in northern Italy, around 30km south of Milan (20-30 minutes by train), and is home to 19 museums, two cultural centers, 22 libraries, four cinemas and theatres, 10 social-cultural meeting halls, and three civic schools of music and arts. For those of you interested in sports, the University Sports Centre (CUS) in Pavia offers a wide range of courses, championships and tournaments.
Tuition fees at UNIPV vary based on the student’s family income and country of origin, which range from 156 euro to 4500 euro per year.
Find out more about studying at the University of Pavia.
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Literature
Literature and Cultural Heritage
Modern Languages and Culture
Musicology
Philosophy
Business and Management (7)
Administration, Control and Corporate Finance
Economics
Management
Engineering and Technology (7)
Artificial Intelligence
Bioengineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Electronic and Computer Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Life Sciences and Medicine (7)
Biology
Biomedical Laboratory Techniques
Biotechnology
Cardiocirculatory Physiopathology and Cardiovascular Perfusion Techniques
Dental Hygiene
Developmental Neuro and Psychomotor Education Therapy
Medical Radiology Techniques for Imaging and Radiotherapy
Medicine
Medicine and Surgery
Nursing
Nutrition
Obstetrics
Occupational Therapy
Physiotherapy
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Techniques
Psychological Sciences and Techniques
Natural Sciences (7)
Chemistry
Geological Sciences
Mathematics
Physics
Science and Technology for Nature
Others (7)
Biomedical laboratory techniques
Chemical and pharmaceutical technologies
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Orthoptic
Social Sciences and Management (7)
Communication, Innovation, Multimediality
Legal Service Studies
Political Sciences and International Relations
Social Sciences for Global Challenges
Sports Sciences
Founded in 1361, the University of Pavia (UNIPV), is one of the world’s oldest academic institutions. Like the UK’s Oxford and Cambridge, the University of Pavia is structured using a college system, dating back to the 16th century, with a striking historic campus.
The University of Pavia features in a number of QS rankings. Ranked within the global top 561-570 in the QS World University Rankings® 2022.
Comprised of 20 colleges which all have their own particular histories and opportunities to offer, UNIPV is an open community where academic achievement, traditions, parties and sporting rivalries all have their place.
Originally created around schools of law, humanities and medicine, the University of Pavia now offers 90 courses in:
The following Undergraduate/Graduate programs are also offered in English :
The University of Pavia also offers a Foundation Year program.
The city of Pavia is located in northern Italy, around 30km south of Milan (20-30 minutes by train), and is home to 19 museums, two cultural centers, 22 libraries, four cinemas and theatres, 10 social-cultural meeting halls, and three civic schools of music and arts. For those of you interested in sports, the University Sports Centre (CUS) in Pavia offers a wide range of courses, championships and tournaments.
Tuition fees at UNIPV vary based on the student’s family income and country of origin, which range from 156 euro to 4500 euro per year.
Find out more about studying at the University of Pavia.
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Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage
European History
European and American Literatures
History And Promotion Of Cultural Heritage
Linguistics and Modern Languages
Modern Philology, Sciences of Literature
Modern Philology, Theatre and Cinema
Musicology
Philosophy
The Ancient Mediterranean World
Theoretical and Applied Linguistics
Business and Management (7)
Economics, Development and Innovation
Finance
International Business and Entrepreneurship
Engineering and Technology (7)
Bioengineering
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering for mitigation of risk from natural hazards
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Enviromental Engineering - Curriculum in REACH: REsilience to climAte CHange effects
Industrial Automation Engineering
Post-bachelor in Design and Development of Vehicle Dynamics
Post-bachelor program in Race Engineering
Urban & Environmental Engineering
Life Sciences and Medicine (7)
Advanced Biotechnology
Experimental and Applied Biology
Industrial Nanobiotechnologies for pharmaceuticals
Medical Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology
Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Molecular Biology and Genetics
Nanomedicines for Drug Delivery (NANOMED)
Neurobiology
Nursing and Obstetrics
Pharmacy
Psychology
Psychology, Neuroscience & Human Sciences
Natural Sciences (7)
Agrifood Sustainability
Applied Geological Sciences
Chemistry
Mathematics
Natural Sciences
Physical Sciences - Biomedical physics curriculum
Physics
Others (7)
Advanced Biotechnology
Art History
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
International Business and Economics
Master in Musicology - Music and Cultural Practice in Europe
Sciences and techniques of sport
Social Sciences and Management (7)
African and Asian Studies
Government and Public Policies
International Development Studies (GLODEP)
International Economics, Politics and Institutions
Law
Preventive and Adaptive Sports Sciences and Techniques
Professional Communication and Multimediality
Sports Sciences and Techniques
World Politics and International Relations
Arts and Humanities (6)
History
Language Sciences
Philosophy
Sciences of the Literary and Musical Text
Business and Management (6)
Applied Economics and Management
Economics
Engineering and Technology (6)
Bioengineering, Bioinformatics and Health Technologies
Computational Mathematics and Decision Sciences
Design, Modeling and Simulation in Engineering
Electronics, Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
Microelectronics
Ph.D program in Micro- and Nano-Electronics
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
Biomedical Sciences
Experimental Medicine
Genetics, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Psychology, Neuroscience and Data Science
Translational Medicine
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