This section dedicated to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) brings together answers to the most common doubts, helping users quickly find solutions to queries regarding their university career.
For procedures on the GOMP platform, you can also consult the Tutorial page, where you will find detailed step-by-step video guides.
A. Program Characteristics and Career Opportunities
1. WHAT DEGREE DOES THE LAW DEGREE PROGRAM AWARD?
The Single-Cycle Master’s Degree Program in “LAW” belongs to Degree Class LMG/01 and awards the title of “Master’s Degree in LAW”.
2. WHAT ARE THE OBJECTIVES OF THE LAW PROGRAM?
This degree program aims to provide a solid, comprehensive, and balanced foundational legal education. The study path is specifically characterized by:
a) an interdisciplinary approach;
b) particular attention paid to the historical evolution of legal systems and institutions;
c) the study of national law within the broader legal context, both European and global, in which it is situated;
d) a methodology designed to combine the learning of fundamental concepts with the acquisition of skills to apply them to the analysis and resolution of legal cases and problems.
3. WHAT SECONDARY SCHOOLS DO LAW STUDENTS COME FROM?
LAW students come from all types of upper secondary schools. The program is particularly suitable for students who wish, on the one hand, to acquire the necessary tools to knowingly practice professions requiring the interpretation and application of legal rules and principles and, on the other hand, to understand the various aspects and characteristics of legal phenomena, the dynamics shaping the evolution of legal systems, and the interactions between legal systems and the social and institutional context.
4. WHAT ARE THE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR THIS DEGREE PROGRAM?
The degree program in LAW aims to equip graduates with the knowledge, skills, and qualifications required both to pursue higher-level academic paths (such as a Ph.D.) and to enter the workforce immediately or advance their careers.
In this respect, it specifically prepares graduates to undertake professional activities in the legal field, public administration, private companies, the third sector, and international organizations. For instance, a degree in LAW can lead to the following career paths: lawyer, notary, magistrate, corporate legal counsel, officer or manager in national or international public administrations, judicial clerk, labor consultant, legal expert in the third sector, and specialist in legal issues related to social integration.
B. Locations
1. WHAT IS THE ACADEMIC STRUCTURE?
The academic department responsible for the degree program in LAW is the Department of Legal, Social, and Educational Sciences – DIKE. The Head of the Degree Program is Prof. Alberto SPINOSA (alberto.spinosa@unitus.it).
2. WHERE DO CLASSES TAKE PLACE?
Classes take place at the Santa Maria in Gradi complex, location of the Rectorate and Department, at Via S.M. in Gradi n.4, 01100 Viterbo, ITALY.
3. WHERE IS THE ACADEMIC OFFICE LOCATED?
Once enrolled, students can refer to the Academic Office located at Via S.M. in Gradi n.4.
4. WHERE ARE THE PROFESSORS’ OFFICES LOCATED?
Professors’ offices are located in the Santa Maria in Gradi complex, Via S.M. in Gradi n.4.
5. WHERE IS THE LIBRARY LOCATED?
For information regarding the Library, please consult the department website at:
http://www.unitus.it/it/dipartimento/sistema-bibliotecario-di-ateneo
C. Academics and Teaching
1. WHEN DO CLASSES TAKE PLACE?
Courses are distributed over 5 years, following a structure designed to allow students to gradually acquire the necessary tools to understand and interpret the multifaceted aspects of legal phenomena.
Each academic year is divided into two semesters: the first begins at the end of September; the second starts at the end of February. Some courses run full-year.
2. IS A “GUIDE” FOR THE LAW DEGREE PROGRAM PUBLISHED?
On the LAW webpage of the University website, key information about the course is collected in a “Guide”. The same page contains study plans, active courses, faculty members, exam syllabi, and much other useful information for students.
https://www.unitus.it/corsi/corsi-di-laurea-magistrale-a-ciclo-unico/giurisprudenza/
3. WHERE IS THE CLASS SCHEDULE PUBLISHED?
Each semester, the schedule is posted on the LAW website (https://www.unitus.it/corsi/corsi-di-laurea-magistrale-a-ciclo-unico/giurisprudenza/) and on notice boards prior to the start of classes, complete with classroom assignments. Any subsequent changes are updated on the website.
4. IS CLASS ATTENDANCE MANDATORY?
Attendance is strongly recommended, but not mandatory. Approximately 20% of enrolled students are working professionals who cannot always attend. To facilitate attendance, at least part of the lectures are held in the afternoon.
Traditional teaching methods are complemented by formats designed to encourage active student participation and foster case-analysis and problem-solving skills through judgment discussions and the involvement of legal professionals (magistrates, lawyers, public administration executives, corporate legal directors, etc.).
5. ARE HYBRID OR REMOTE TEACHING OPTIONS AVAILABLE?
No, teaching is always held in person. Students enrolled under the “110 e lode PA” agreement and students holding disability/DSA certifications are entitled to request a streaming link from the professor to access live lectures.
6. STUDY PLANS DISPLAY “CREDITS” NEXT TO EACH COURSE. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
Passing an exam earns a fixed number of “credits”, regardless of the grade obtained. “University Credits” (CFU) are a European unit of measurement quantifying the effort required to prepare for an exam (correlating with the syllabus size) and facilitating credit recognition across the European Union.
1 CFU corresponds to 6 hours of classroom instruction and 19 hours of individual study. Therefore, a 6-CFU exam involves 36 teaching hours and 114 study hours. A 9-CFU exam involves 54 teaching hours and 171 study hours.
To graduate in LAW, a student must acquire 300 CFU.
Study plans with scheduled courses are available on the LAW department page.
7. WHAT IS THE CORRELATION BETWEEN CREDITS (CFU) AND PAGE NUMBERS IN EXAM TEXTBOOKS?
Exams carry variable CFU values (6, 9, 12, 14). As a rule, assigned course textbooks do not exceed 350 pages for 6-CFU exams, 550 pages for 9-CFU exams, 700 pages for 12-CFU exams, and 800 pages for 14-CFU exams.
D. Examinations
1. WHEN ARE EXAM SESSIONS HELD?
In each academic year and for every course, multiple exam dates (appelli) are made available to sit exams for the current year (as well as prior years if students are behind).
These exam dates are grouped into three main exam sessions throughout the year:
a) first session (Winter): January to February
b) second session (Summer): June to July
c) third session (Autumn): September.
The winter and summer sessions offer three exam dates per subject, while the autumn session offers two.
Additionally, the Department Council approved a student proposal to add an extra session in December (beyond the eight provided by University Regulations), reserved for fifth-year or out-of-step (fuoricorso) students for third, fourth, and fifth-year courses only.
No lectures take place during exam sessions.
Date details are available on the Department website under “Exam Calendars”.
https://www.unitus.it/dipartimenti/dike/didattica/calendari/calendari-esami/
2. WHEN CAN EXAMS BE TAKEN?
The general rule states that students may only take exams scheduled for their current year of enrollment (or previous years) once the respective course lectures have ended.
However, the Academic Senate resolution of February 17, 2020, allows students to take second-semester course exams during the winter session (January-February) for the ongoing academic year.
3. CAN ANY EXAMS BE TAKEN EARLY?
Yes, it is possible to advance up to two compulsory exams per year. Specifically:
a) students who, by the end of the summer session, have passed all exams for their current enrollment year except one, may advance one compulsory exam from the following year during the autumn session by notifying the Student Office upon registration;
b) students who, by the end of the autumn session, have passed all exams from preceding years (e.g., all 1st-year exams for a 2nd-year student) may advance up to two exams during the winter session by notifying the Student Office upon registration: i. two compulsory full-year or second-semester exams, if only one compulsory exam can be taken in the winter session; ii. one compulsory full-year or second-semester exam, if two compulsory exams can be taken in the winter session.
Elective exams can be taken at any time, provided the student has passed at least 3 compulsory exams and adheres to prerequisites.
4. ARE THERE EXAM PREREQUISITES?
The study plan sets six mandatory prerequisite rules.
a) Private Law I is a prerequisite for Private Law II, Labor Law, Civil Procedure, Commercial Law, Trade Union Law, and Civil Law. For example, to take Civil Law, a student must first have passed Private Law I.
b) Public Law: Sources of Law and Form of Government is a prerequisite for Constitutional Law.
c) Legal Philosophy I is a prerequisite for Legal Philosophy II.
d) Administrative Law is a prerequisite for Administrative Procedure.
e) Commercial Law is a prerequisite for Business Crisis Law.
f) Criminal Law is a prerequisite for Advanced Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure.
5. WHAT ARE COMPLEMENTARY AND RELATED ELECTIVE COURSES?
Students must earn 12 CFU by selecting 2 complementary and related courses (6 CFU each) from those listed in the academic program.
6. WHAT ARE FREE ELECTIVE COURSES?
In addition to mandatory (core, characterising, complementary/related) courses, students choose free electives.
These consist of 2 elective exams for a total of 12 CFU. Students may take them provided they have passed at least 3 mandatory exams.
Electives must be added to the study plan and selected from:
a) LAW courses not previously selected in the study plan;
b) Master’s degree courses offered by the Department;
c) Master’s degree courses offered across the University.
These must differ from mandatory courses and align with the educational goals of the degree program.
7. HOW ARE EXAM TEXTBOOKS FOUND?
Required textbooks are listed on each course’s webpage.
Prior to listing required textbooks, every professor verifies that all books are readily available through normal retail channels.
For all books, the ISBN (International Standard Book Number) code printed on the cover is provided, allowing bookstores to identify the exact volume required.
The use of photocopied volumes is strongly discouraged. Furthermore, condensations or summaries are strictly discouraged: passing exams requires thorough preparation using complete source texts.
8. ARE STUDY MATERIALS AVAILABLE ON THE UNIVERSITY WEBSITE FOR TOPICS COVERED IN LECTURES?
Yes, various professors make downloadable course materials available on the Moodle platform or other university web pages for enrolled students. Each instructor will indicate the webpage where these materials can be accessed.
9. WHAT IS REQUIRED TO TAKE AN EXAM?
It is essential to:
a) register online via the Student Portal;
b) be present in person at the call time and location announced.
10. WHERE AND HOW ARE GRADES RECORDED?
Upon exam completion, the instructor digitally records the result and final grade achieved.
11. ARE EXAMS ORAL OR WRITTEN?
Most exams are oral, while others involve written tests. Multiple-choice tests are typically graded immediately, concluding the exam the same day. Essay-style written exams are graded over subsequent days, with results published online usually within one week. Format details are on each course webpage.
12. CAN AN EXAM REGISTRATION BE CANCELLED?
Yes, cancellations are permitted through the Student Portal up to three days before the exam date. Students can only register for one exam date per subject within the same session.
To switch dates, students must cancel the existing booking before booking a new date (at least three days prior), or move the booking to another date (always within three days prior).
13. DO STUDENTS HAVE THE RIGHT TO WITHDRAW DURING AN EXAM?
Students hold the right to withdraw:
14. ENGLISH LANGUAGE CERTIFICATE RECOGNITION
Students seeking credit recognition for an English language certificate must submit a copy to the Academic Office (didattica.dike@unitus.it) by February 15 of the relevant academic year. The Academic Office submits the certificate to the Program Chair to ensure, based on the English instructor’s review: (a) it certifies B1 level proficiency or higher, and (b) it was issued no more than one year prior to the request date. Upon verification, 6 CFU will be awarded to satisfy the English proficiency requirement.
Certificates are recognized according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
E. Other Academic Activities
1. WHAT ARE “OTHER ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES”?
The study plan includes “Other Academic Activities” alongside formal exams, providing:
16 CFU for students enrolled up to A.Y. 2024/2025;
24 CFU for students enrolled from A.Y. 2025/2026.
These credits count toward the total 300 CFU required for graduation and must be completed prior to the thesis defense.
Activities include, but are not limited to:
2. HOW TO REQUEST CREDIT RECOGNITION FOR OTHER ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES ON GOMP
Recognition procedures on GOMP depend on the enrollment year.
Go to video tutorial and PDF guide.
2.1. Students enrolled from A.Y. 2025/2026
Students enrolled from A.Y. 2025/2026 must acquire 24 CFU for Other Academic Activities.
On GOMP, the 24 CFU are distributed as follows:
Year I: 4 CFU;
Year II: 4 CFU;
Year III: 8 CFU;
Year IV: 8 CFU.
Each time an accredited activity is completed, students must upload the completion certificate to GOMP.
If no certificate is issued, students may use a self-certification form (Annex 4).
For internships, students may submit the Final Internship Declaration (Annex 2).
2.2. Students enrolled up to A.Y. 2024/2025
Students enrolled up to A.Y. 2024/2025 must acquire 16 CFU for Other Academic Activities.
GOMP displays a single block dedicated to 16 CFU.
Once all credits are completed, students submit a formal recognition request via the GOMP Student Portal.
To proceed correctly:
3. CURRICULAR INTERNSHIP
A curricular internship is a training period at a partner public entity or private institution with which DIKE and/or the University hold an agreement.
The list of active agreements is available in Annex 1.
An internship offers direct contact with the job market and professional skills development.
Admission occurs via public calls or agreements with the Academic Tutor, Dr. Federica Passarini (federica.passarini@unitus.it).
Students may contact the academic tutor to express interest in interning at a partner entity. The tutor evaluates the profile and contacts the host entity.
Credits awarded depend on duration and duties performed.
Credit award requires a positive final evaluation.
How are CFU recognized at the end of the curricular internship?
Upon internship completion, students must upload the “Final Internship Declaration” (Annex 2), signed by both host and academic tutors, to GOMP.
For LAW (LMG01) and European Studies (LM90), the Academic Tutor is Dr. Federica Passarini (federica.passarini@unitus.it).
4. EARLY LEGAL PRACTICE
To qualify for the bar exam, an 18-month traineeship is required.
Under Justice Ministry Decree 70/2016 (G.U. May 19, 2016), students may complete 6 months of practice prior to graduation.
The Law Degree Council has established agreements with the Viterbo and Terni Bar Councils to enable this opportunity.
Trainees must complete at least 12 hours per week at a law firm to ensure progress in studies while practicing.
What are the requirements to access early legal practice?
Requirements are:
A) up to date with 1st to 4th-year exams;
B) credits earned in:
· private law;
· civil procedure;
· criminal law;
· criminal procedure;
· administrative law;
· constitutional law;
· EU law.
How to start early legal practice?
Send a self-declaration to the Academic Tutor (federica.passarini@unitus.it) attesting fulfillment of requirements.
The tutor then provides a statement to submit to the Bar Council.
By when must the degree be obtained?
Students must graduate within two years of the regular course duration.
Otherwise, a suspension of up to six months may be requested.
If not resumed, the completed semester becomes invalid.
How are CFU recognized at the end of the forensic internship?
Upon completion, students send a final report detailing:
5. EXTERNAL ACTIVITIES
External activities must relate to the study plan while offering additional knowledge.
Examples include:
How to request credit recognition for external activities?
Submit a written report outlining educational value to the Academic Tutor (federica.passarini@unitus.it).
The tutor submits it to the Degree Course Council for credit decision.
Students then upload the credit recognition request to GOMP as per section 2 and Annex 3.
6. WORKSHOPS
Workshops are interactive sessions aimed at developing critical legal skills.
Topics include:
7. SEMINARS
Accredited seminars are advertised on the Department webpage for Other Academic Activities (here).
Registration details and credits are specified on event flyers.
Students submit credit requests through GOMP as prescribed.
F. Credit Recognition
1. HOW DOES CREDIT RECOGNITION WORK FOR TRANSFERS?
Students transferring into the Single-Cycle Law program (LMG-01) from other degree programs or universities may request recognition of previously earned CFU.
The Program Chair evaluates incoming credits, aiming to match course categories within subject fields. Entry-year placement depends on recognized credits:
— 2nd Year Entry: Minimum 30 CFU recognized
— 3rd Year Entry: Minimum 60 CFU recognized
— 4th Year Entry: Minimum 110 CFU recognized
— 5th Year Entry: Minimum 160 CFU recognized
A. Characteristics and professional outlines:
This Master’s degree course belongs to Degree Class LM90 and awards a Master’s in Security & Human Rights.
The programme, which is exclusively offered in English, provides an educational route that revisits the long-standing dichotomy between security and freedom in light of three major contemporary challenges: migration, technology, and sustainability.
The programme aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to address complex issues and pursue careers in strategic fields and cutting-edge innovation sectors, such as migration and border security, new technologies, privacy and data protection, the green economy, and sustainability politics.
The course provides graduates with the skills to thrive in a rapidly changing and dynamic world of work. Typical career paths may include positions of high responsibility within public bodies, such as local administrations, ministries, agencies and independent authorities, as well as private bodies, including companies and NGOs involved in the reception and protection of human rights. These opportunities exist not only at the national level, but also at the European (e.g. EU agencies) and international (e.g. UNHCR) levels. In addition, the course opens up possibilities in areas of private enterprise and administration with interrelationships to the phenomena of human mobility, environmental sustainability and data management.
To access the Master’s degree, candidates must have:
They must also demonstrate a good knowledge of the English language (level B2 CEFR).
A. Application process before the Selection Committee
The prospective candidates are required to prove the requirements described below, to produce the relevant documentation, and to sit an interview before the UNITUS Selection Committee in order to enrol. Please, find below the main steps of the application process.
STEP 1: DOCUMENTS AND REQUIREMENTS
In order to start the application process, candidates are required to fill a google form that will be shared on the course’s webpage (https://www.unitus.it/en/courses/second-cycle-degree/security-and-human-rights/) by January every year.
They will be required to prove the following requirements by uploading the relevant documents:
Competence requirements: You will be asked to upload the following documentation to prove that your skills match the study plan of the International Master’s Degree Programme in Security and Human Rights at the University of Tuscia
Legal requirements: You will be asked to upload a valid ID Document (Passport).
Financial requirements: You will be asked to declare that you have the financial means to live and study in Viterbo for the duration of the Master’s programme.
Please note that failure to provide any of the required documentation will result in immediate exclusion from the next steps of the application process. The documents to be attached must be in their original form and not modified after creation. Any modification will result in the immediate exclusion of the candidate from the evaluation.
STEP 2: INTERVIEW
In order to be evaluated for admission, the Selection Committee will interview the prospective candidates. You can book your interview up to 10 days before the given date. The Selection Committe will evaluate your documents and requirements and, if eligible, it will send you a zoom or meet link 24 hours before the interview. To be eligible for an interview, you must meet the admission criteria set forth in Art. 5 of the Course Rules (as described below) and demostrate the requirements described above.
Admission criteria according to Art. 5 of the Course rules
Please note that, according to Art. 5 of the Course Rules, Bachelor’s degrees in the Hard Sciences (e.g. medicine, computer science, chemistry, agriculture and engineering) are not eligible for interview for the Master’s Programme in Security and Human Rights.
Students holding a degree in L-14 Legal Sciences; L-16 Administrative and Organisational Sciences; L-36 Political Sciences and International Relations; L-37 Social Sciences for Cooperation, Development and Peace; L-40 Sociology; L-42 History; LMG-01 Law, will sit a short interview just to ascertain their motivation.
Students who hold a degree in subjects closely related to the admission requirements (e.g. Journalism, Pedagogy, Literature, Languages, and Humanities) will be asked to attend an in-depth interview.
If you have any doubts or questions, please send an email to security.humanrights@unitus.it.
B. Enrolment Procedure
Provided that the application process is successfully complete, all prospective candidates will receive an invitation letter to start the enrolment procedure. In order to start the enrolment procedure, international students coming from non-EU countries should open the Universitaly portal (http://www.universitaly.it) and follow the instructions provided therein. For international students coming from non-EU countries the pre-registration on the Universitaly web portal is a binding requirement. For more information on the pre-registration procedure at the Italian diplomatic missions, please see http://www.studiare-in-italia.it/studentistranieri/.
– NULLAOSTA:
1: The first step is to create your personal profile following the attached tutorial. 2: After creating your personal profile, you will receive an email with your account
and password that will be valid also for Moodle, our platform for online classes we will send you the guidelines for the use of the Moodle platform after your enrollment procedure will be completed.
3: After confirming your email, login in the student portal and complete your personal data with the info about your nationality, residence address and personal picture and ID.
4: Once you have completed the personal data you have to submit the NULLA OSTA request, following the attached tutorial. NOTE: Select the right master’s degree course in which you want to enroll
5: As soon as your Nulla Osta will be approved by the didactic secretary we will send you the instruction to complete your enrollment.
Please remind that in order to book your seat in the classroom or use the library or use any other University facilities you will be asked to show a valid Green Pass that you will eventually upload on your student profile.
C. Scholarships
Thanks to this call for applications, which is provided by the University of Tuscia on the official website, applicants can benefit from ONE YEAR scholarship of about Euro 6,000,00 that covers the necessary charges.
Thank to this call for applications and subject to the availability of funds, DiSCo grants the following:
The requirements to apply for the Lazio Disco scholarship change each year. To view the requirements for previous academic years, please visit this website: https://www.laziodisco.it/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/BANDO-DIRITTO-ALLO-STUDIO-2024_2025_EN-DEF.pdf.
Please note that as a scholarship winner, your attendance in person is mandatory. (Some delay in arrival is accepted, but most importantly, you must be present in Italy, Viterbo.)
Also, transportation is not covered, so students must cover the cost of travelling from the airport to Viterbo by regional trains.
D.Tax/Fiscal Code, Codice Fiscale:
What is codice fiscale or tax code?
The codice fiscale (fiscal code or tax code) is a personal code composed of letters and numbers, which uniquely identifies individuals within the Italian State, particularly with regard to tax and administrative matters; it is not equivalent to an identity document, but allows the exchange of information between the various administrations.
Please note that the tax code issued with registration on the GOMP portal is not the official one.
You can apply for the official tax code at the Embassy or Consulate in your country of residence, before arriving in Italy (highly recommended).
In case you have already arrived in Italy and need the codice fiscale, our International Student Desk will help you to request it.
E. Residence permit and Health Insurance:
What is the permit of stay and how do I obtain it?
The permit of stay is the residence permit for Italy.
All non-EU students who hold a D type visa (long stay) will need to apply for it within 8 days from the arrival in Italy.
The application form is available at the post offices or at the International relations office.
You will receive full guidance during an orientation session at arrival.
The student permit is granted according to the duration of your VISA, renewable for the duration of your studies in Italy.
Documents required to apply for the permit of stay:
– A copy of your passport (just the pages with your personal data and the one with Visas and stamps);
Italian fiscal code (not mandatory);
– A special stamp (marca da bollo) which costs €16,00 (which you may buy at any Tobacco Shop);
– Original invitation letter validated by stamp at the Consulate or Embassy;
– Health insurance coverage (in case you have a foreign insurance coverage or a specific insurance policy, please check its validity in Italy);
– Declaration that you have a scholarship (if you have one) or bank statement (proof) that you have sufficient financial resources to guarantee your stay in Italy in your bank account (not less than €460,28 for each month);
– Proof of residence (ex. house contract).
You will receive your residence permit kit at the student office (“Segreteria Studenti”) located in Viterbo, Via Santa Maria in Gradi No. 4. The employees of the international student desk will help you fill out the necessary documents, but it is necessary that you have with you a copy of the following documents: passport; Visa; Italian fiscal code (if already obtained); letter of invitation in original with the stamp of the Italian embassy; health insurance; declaration that you have a scholarship, or, if you do not have a scholarship, bank statement (proof) that you have sufficient financial resources to guarantee your stay in Italy in your bank account.
Health insurance
Please note: private health insurance is required to obtain an entry visa in Italy and/or the residence permit.
Registration to the national health service
Extra EU Students registration to the National Health service is not compulsory but on a voluntary base.
The Italian National public Health System (Servizio Sanitario Nazionale – SSN) works at a regional level under the supervision of the Ministry of Health.
The local health authorities (Aziende Sanitarie Locali) are in charge of the services for free or upon the payment of a fee (ticket), according to your income/revenue.
The Italian SSN provides:
– hospitalization and treatment;
– the right to choose your personal medical Doctor;
– basic and specialist medical care at a discounted price;
– ambulance service and other free services provided by the local healthcare authority;
– the Italian health card.
The Italian Law recognises the right to health as a fundamental human right.
Legal foreign residents are fully entitled to the same treatment and civil rights as Italian citizens, if registered with the National Health Service.
If you are already in Italy, as an international (non-EU) student, you can do a yearly volunteer registration to the Italian National Health Service.
Sign up periods are for the calendar year: Registration for the SSN is valid from 1 January to 31 December.
That means that you will pay the same for coverage regardless of whether if you sign up on January 1st or November 1st. If you are considering registering late in the year, you might want to consider if you can wait until the start of the next calendar year.
The registration cost for the current year (2024) IN THE LAZIO REGION is € 700 and is valid until Dec/31st of each year regardless of the registration date. Please keep in mind that the registration needs to be renewed every year. Payment of the registration fee must be made by postal (money) order (available at any post office) to the following account number c/c postale 370007 intestato a: Tesoreria Provinciale dello Stato, Regione Lazio; “. Under the “Causale” heading, specify the reason for payment of the current year and write in: “iscrizione al Servizio Sanitario Nazionale anno 20__ STUDENTE Straniero”.
The receipt of payment will allow you to go to the Health District (cup) in Via Enrico Fermi, 15, 01100 Viterbo, to choose a family doctor and have the Italian health card. Once you obtain this card, you will have access to all the services with either no charge or with ticket payment.
Please note: the registration to the Italian National Health Service ensures that foreigners receive an equal treatment and full equality regarding rights and duties compared to Italian citizens with regard to health care provided in Italy. Should you be in a situation in which you need health assistance or/and emergency care either provided by public or private health staff (contracted by the SSN) and you do not have the Italian health card (or its provisional replacement certificate), you will need to pay for all the medical expenses.
The teaching structure responsible for the degree course in Security & Human Rights is the Department of Legal, Social and Educational Sciences – DIKE.
The Dean of the degree course is Prof. Alberto Spinosa (alberto.spinosa@unitus.it).
The Coordinator of the Master’s Degree Programme in Security and Human Rights is Prof. Daniela Vitiello (daniela.vitiello@unitus).
The lessons take place in the Santa Maria in Gradi monumental complex, Via di Santa Maria in Gradi 4, 01100 Viterbo – ITALY.
Once enrolled, students can refer to the Education Secretariat located in Santa Maria in Gradi 4.
The teachers’ offices are located in in Santa Maria in Gradi 4.
The library is located both in the San Carlo building (Via San Carlo 32) and Santa Maria in Gradi building (Via Santa Maria in Gradi 4).
For more information about the Library, please consult the departmental website at https://www.unitus.it/en/ateneo/facilities-and-services/cia/library/.
G. Didactics
The Master’s programme, taught entirely in English, offers an educational pathway that rethinks the traditional dichotomy between security and freedom in the light of three major contemporary challenges: migration, technology and sustainability. The programme aims to equip students with the multidisciplinary skills needed to unravel complex phenomena and work in strategic areas and sectors of high innovation, such as migration and border security, new technologies, privacy and data protection, the green economy and the politics of sustainability.
It is a two years’ Course. Each course year is divided into two semesters: the first begins at the end of September; the second, at the end of February.
In the first year, students acquire a theoretical grounding in the dyadic relationship between security and freedom in contemporary societies. The second year comprises two alternative pathways or sets of courses with a higher level of specialisation.
The first path (Security and Human Mobility) is dedicated to migration processes and focuses on issues related to: I) immigration, asylum and border management in the Euro-Mediterranean area (the European Dimension); II) internal security and the processes of legal, economic and cultural integration of immigrants (the National Dimension).
The second pathway (Security, Technology and Sustainability) aims to provide skills related to the new challenges that the use of technology poses for fundamental rights and will cover, over the two semesters, the following topics: I) the protection of personal data (Privacy and Data Protection); II) ‘green’ issues related to sustainability (Green Security).
All courses can be attended in person or at a distance. Scholarships are available for Italian students from abroad. Admission requirements are: I) a bachelor’s degree in law, economics, social sciences and humanities (180 ECTS); II) English language skills at least at level B2 (CEFR).
Each semester, the timetable is published on the Security & Human Rights website https://orari.unitus.it/agendaweb/index.php?view=easycourse&include=homepage&_lang=en and on the notice board before the start of classes, indicating the classrooms. Any subsequent changes are indicated on the website
Attendance is strongly recommended, but not compulsory. Professors will take it into account the overall participation and interaction of the students.
Some classes are held online. You can follow online classes by checking the links provided by professors on Moodle.
Each exam passed produces a certain number of predetermined ‘credits’ for the student, regardless of the grade obtained. University credits’ (CFUs) are a European unit of measurement that serves to quantify the effort required to prepare for the examination (and is thus also related to the breadth examination programme) and for the recognition of examinations in the European Union.
One CFU corresponds to 6 hours of teaching activity and 19 hours of individual study. Thus, a 6 CFU examination involves 36 hours of teaching activity and 114 hours of individual study. A 9 CFU examination involves 54 hours of teaching and 171 hours of individual study.
To graduate in Security & Human Rights, a student must achieve 120 CFUs. The study plans, with an indication of the envisaged courses, are available on the Master course page of the departmental website https://www.unitus.it/en/courses/second-cycle-degree/security-and-human-rights/general-info/.
H. Examinations
In each academic year and for each course, there are multiple examinations, i.e. multiple dates on which examinations can be taken for that year (and also for previous years, if the student has fallen behind on some examinations). Examinations appointments are grouped into three periods of the year, which constitute the three examination sessions:
The winter session and the summer session provide for three appointments for each examination subject, while the autumn session provides for two appointments.
In total, a Security & Human Rights student has to choose 4 elective courses to achieve the amount of credits needed.
Each elective course will provide the student with 6 CFU.
Students may select elective courses from a list of courses selected by the department (List of Recommended Elective Courses). In this case, approval of the study plan will be automatic. Students may also include in their studies elective courses other than those indicated in the list of recommended courses. In this case, the study plan will be submitted for approval to a specially appointed committee.
The completion, modification, and online validation of the study plan imply assumption of responsibility on the part of the student. When modifying their study plan, students must be aware that any errors in compilation may have consequences for the booking and registration of examinations and it may not be possible for the Teaching Secretariat to correct them.
Yes, indeed, several lecturers make teaching materials available on the Moodle platform, otherwise freely downloadable by registered students or sent by email.
It is indispensable:
At the end of the examination, the teacher proceeds to electronically record the examination performed and the mark awarded on Gomp.
Most examinations are oral, while others involve essays.
Essays are usually held as a home task with a deadline which is corrected in a period of time that the professor informs about.
The final results are always published on the website, usually some days after the written exam. The details of the examination are indicated on the page of each course
Yes, cancellation is possible via the student portal, normally up to three days before the test. Within the same session, a student may only book one call for each course. If the student wishes to change the call, he/she may cancel the old booking and then book another call for the same examination (no later than the third day before the call), or move the booking to another call (again no later than the third day before the call)
The student is granted the right to withdraw.
Yes, indeed, the student can refuse the mark even though he/she passes the exam and believes he/she can do better in following session. The rejection of the mark will result on the website.
G. Other Educational Activities
In addition to exams, the Security and Human Rights degree programme also includes “Other Educational Activities”.
These are activities other than exams through which students can acquire a total of:
These credits are part of the 120 ECTS required to complete the Security and Human Rights degree programme and must be acquired before the final thesis defence.
There is no closed list of “Other Educational Activities”. These include, among others, the following:
The number of ECTS and the way in which they are organised on GOMP depend on the academic year in which the student enrolled.
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2.1. Students enrolled in the academic year 2024/2025
For students enrolled in the academic year 2024/2025, the 16 ECTS are divided into two sections:
The two sections can be interpreted flexibly. Students may use different types of activities to obtain the credits assigned to each section. For example, credits may be obtained through a traineeship, a workshop, a seminar or conference, or another eligible activity.
2.2. Students enrolled in the academic year 2025/2026
For students enrolled in the academic year 2025/2026, the 20 ECTS are divided into three sections:
2.3. Students enrolled in the academic year 2026/2027
For students enrolled in the academic year 2026/2027, the 20 ECTS are divided into three sections:
How do I request recognition of the credits?
The credits must be obtained for each section before the student can submit the corresponding request for recognition on GOMP.
This means that if an activity awards fewer ECTS than those required for the relevant GOMP section, the student must complete additional eligible activities until the total number of ECTS required for that section has been reached.
For example:
Once the student has obtained the total number of ECTS required for the relevant section, they can submit the request for recognition on GOMP.
The student must:
If an activity does not provide a certificate of completion, the student may use the self-declaration available in Annex 4.
Detailed instructions on how to complete the application correctly are provided in Annex 3.
A curricular internship is a period of training at a public entity (agency or administration) or a private entity (company, foundation, non-profit organisation) with which the DIKE Department and/or the University of Tuscia have concluded an appropriate agreement.
The agreements concluded are available in Annex 1.
An internship constitutes an opportunity to gain direct knowledge of the world of work and to acquire specific professional skills.
Admission to internships takes place on the basis of a call or notice, or through other arrangements to be agreed with the academic tutor.
For the Security and Human Rights degree programme (LM90), the academic tutor is Dr Federica Passarini (federica.passarini@unitus.it).
During the academic year, students may contact the academic tutor to express their interest in undertaking an internship at one of the institutions with which an agreement has been concluded.
The academic tutor will then assess the student’s profile and contact the institution in order to initiate the internship and agree on its arrangements.
The number of credits awarded will vary depending on the duration of the internship and the activities that the student is required to carry out. A positive final assessment is required in order to obtain the credits.
How are the ECTS recognised at the end of the internship?
At the end of the internship, the student must complete and return to the DIKE Teaching Office the “Internship Conclusion Statement” ( Annex 2), duly signed by both the company tutor and the academic tutor (Dr Federica Passarini, federica.passarini@unitus.it).
The student must then upload the same Annex 2 , in PDF format, to the GOMP portal, according to the procedure indicated in Point 2 of this document and in Annex 3.
Students may also obtain credits for internships carried out at public institutions that do not have an agreement with the University of Tuscia.
In this case, before the beginning of the internship, the student must send the academic tutor a letter of invitation signed by the contact person of the public institution.
At the end of the internship, the student must send the academic tutor a report signed by the contact person of the public institution, certifying the successful completion of the internship.
The number of credits awarded will vary depending on the duration of the internship and the activities that the student is required to carry out.
How are the ECTS recognised?
At the end of the internship, the student must complete and return to the DIKE Teaching Office the “Internship Conclusion Statement” (Annex 2), duly signed by both the company tutor and the academic tutor (Dr Federica Passarini, federica.passarini@unitus.it).
The student must then upload the same Annex 2 , in PDF format, to the GOMP portal, according to the procedure indicated in Point 2 of this document and in Annex 3.
Students can obtain credits as Other Educational Activities by submitting a language ability certificate.
International students must demonstrate Italian language ability.
For this purpose, the University Language Centre periodically organises Italian language courses open to LM90 students.
The dates of the courses are advertised on the Department’s webpage dedicated to Other Educational Activities.
Italian students may demonstrate language proficiency in:
The required level is at least B2.
How are the ECTS recognised?
Once the certificate has been obtained, the student must upload the language proficiency certificate to the GOMP portal, according to the procedure indicated in Point 2 of this document and in Annex 3.
Workshops are cycles of meetings aimed at developing students’ ability to critically address and resolve complex legal issues.
The meetings may focus on:
For the purpose of credit recognition, a final test may also be scheduled.
The workshops scheduled for the semester are advertised through the Department’s webpage dedicated to Other Educational Activities (here).
How are the ECTS recognised?
Once the activity has been completed, the student must upload the credit recognition request to the GOMP portal, according to the procedure indicated in Point 2 of this document and in Annex 3.
Seminars for which ECTS are recognised as Other Educational Activities are advertised through the Department’s webpage dedicated to Other Educational Activities.
The registration procedure and the number of credits awarded are indicated in the seminar flyer.
How are the ECTS recognised?
Once the activity has been completed, the student must upload the credit recognition request to the GOMP portal, according to the procedure indicated in Point 2 of this document and in Annex 3.
Qualifying external activities are activities that must be relevant to the Master’s degree programme while also providing additional knowledge beyond that acquired through the exams included in the degree programme.
Examples include:
These activities may be recognised as “Other Educational Activities” on the basis of a documented request submitted by the student after the activity has been completed.
How can I request recognition of a qualifying external activity?
The student must submit the request for recognition to the academic tutor (federica.passarini@unitus.it), together with a written report documenting the educational value of the activity carried out.
The academic tutor will submit the request to the Course Council, which will decide whether the activity should be recognised and, if so, how many credits should be awarded.
Once recognition of the activity has been obtained, the student must upload the credit recognition request to the GOMP portal, according to the procedure indicated in Point 2 of this document and in Annex 3.
It is an individual final exam in English which provides 10 ECTS, consisting in the discussion of an original dissertation.
Students by the end of the first year and the beginning of the second year will hold a certain knowledge about the master course and will understand what kind of subject they are keen to work on. Therefore, they are asked to choose a topic that they find interesting, and which is related to what they saw in the lectures with his/her professors.
Students can find all the information about the procedure to be followed for the thesis application here https://www.unitus.it/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Thesis-procedure_LM90.pdf.
– Index
The index is one of the main elements of the thesis. The index must expose clearly what is written inside the thesis. In the index, it is required to pay attention to the fact that tiles of chapters and paragraphs are the same as the others used inside the text. As suggested in the example of the previous page, it is mandatory to indicate the page at the beginning of every chapter or paragraph. Be careful that p. stands for “page, and pp. for “pages”).
The index contains, compulsorily and in the order indicated, the conclusion and bibliography.
– Formatting requirements
The following formatting requirements must be followed:
– Use of italics, boldface, and small caps
There is no obligation or precise guidance on the use of italics, bold, small caps, and
underlining, and on whether to use other fonts besides Times New Roman; but some things can be
inferred in a “silent” way:
– bold: suitable for differentiating chapter and paragraph headings and subheadings.
– italics: to be used for foreign words given within the text, unless they are now part of the
Italian language: for example, italics will be used by default but not for the hotel.
Do not use bolding or underlining in the body of the text or notes: if you intend to place more emphasis, on a word or part of speech, it is formative to learn to sharpen your argumentative skills, without resorting to – precisely – typographic means.
– Citation requirements
Although it is a type of argumentative text similar to scientific texts, a degree thesis is an original work only in part, i.e. for the analysis of the data and the observations and conclusions that the author draws. Even if the topic concerns a very recent event or an extremely specific and circumscribed theme, it is almost impossible that the method of analysis has not already been adopted by more expert scholars who will presumably have talked about it in their publications (monographs, essays, articles, conference proceedings, etc.). It will therefore be appropriate and necessary to read and cite these publications: both for scientific correctness (that is, not to attribute merits that we do not have) and for clarity towards the reader, who must also be informed about the origin of the information.
The following criteria should be followed:
Case law
Case law should be cited in the following form:
Issuing organ, kind of decision, date, case name, number.
| Examples – ECtHR, judgment of 5 February 2002, Čonka v. Belgium, no. 51564/99 – CJEU, judgment of 28 April 2011, El Dridi, C-61/11 PPU, EU:C:2011:268 – Supreme Court (The Netherlands), judgment of 20 December 2019, no. 19/00135 |
Doctrine
Doctrine should be cited in the following form:
Books
Initial of Author’s first name and full last name in small capital [A. Author], Title in italic [Title], place of publication, year. If Authors are more than one their names should be divided with a comma. If there are several volumes, the edition number should be indicated in Roman numbers (ex. IV ed.)
| Examples – B. Nascimbene, Lo straniero nel diritto internazionale, Milano, 2013 – J.-Y. Carlier, S. Sarolea, Droit des étrangers, Bruxelles, 2016 – H. Faùndez Ledesma, The Inter-American System for the Protection of Human Rights, San José, 2007, II ed. |
Contributions in Compilations and Edited Volumes
Initial of Author’s first name and full last name in small capital [A. Author], Title in italic [Title], followed by “in” Initial of Editor’s first name and full last name in small capital, followed by “ed.” (or “eds.” if there are more than one editor) in brackets, title of the volume in italic, place of publication, year, page numbers.
| Examples – D. Vitiello, La dimensione esterna della politica europea al tempo della “crisi” del Mediterraneo, in M. Savino (ed.), La crisi migratoria tra Italia e Unione europea. Diagnosi e prospettive, Napoli, 2017, pp. 303-348. – R. Bedford, Contemporary patterns of international migration, in B. Opeskin, R. Perruchoud, J. Redpath-Cross (eds.), Foundations of international migration law, Cambridge, 2012, pp. 17-55. |
Journal Articles
Initial of Author’s first name and full last name in small capital [A. Author], Title in italic [Title], name of the journal preceded by “in”, number and year of the journal/issue or date of publication, page numbers (eventual).
| Examples – F.V. Virzì, L’accoglienza dei richiedenti protezione internazionale : un’indagine sulle procedure di gara, in Diritto Immigrazione e Cittadinanza, no. 2/2017. – A. Bufalini, La responsabilità internazionale dello Stato per atti di genocidio: un regime in cerca di autonomia , in Diritti Umani e Diritto Internazionale, no. 3, 2015, pp. 571-588. – E. De Capitani, Politiche UE in materia di frontiere, migrazione e asilo sotto la Presidenza italiana del Consiglio dell’Unione (secondo semestre 2014), in Eurojus.it, 20 gennaio 2015. – S. Peers, The Refugee Crisis: what should the EU do next ?, in EU Law Analysis, 8 September 2015. |
– Title page
The model of the cover page and title page is available at annex I.
The student is supposed to present during fifteen minutes the novelty of the work, the aims, the problems which were serving for the initiation of the work, the main conclusions as well as the proposed ideas. After the presentation the committee members may arise questions.
(Attention: session of February or the last session of the previous year)
FAQ Educational Sciences – L19
The inter-university three-year bachelor’s degree program in Educational Sciences based in Viterbo is promoted by the University of Tuscia and the University of Roma Tre.
How do I register for the admission test? The L19 three-year degree program has limited enrollment. On the website you can find detailed instructions on how to access the entrance test on the dedicated platform.
What do you study in the Educational Sciences – L-19 degree program? The educational path provides a solid foundational training aimed at acquiring: theoretical and operational knowledge related to pedagogy, psychology, and educational sciences oriented towards early childhood and childhood; educational-social care skills towards individuals and children from 0 to 6 years old, with attention to body care, motor development, and well-being; knowledge regarding the plurality of educational contexts; skills related to supporting parenting and the educational function of families; inclusive project design skills aimed at minors, including those with special educational needs, disadvantages, or vulnerabilities; evaluation skills regarding the design and documentation of educational activities created and carried out; skills related to the educational methods and tools adopted
What are the career opportunities after graduation? The course aims to train two professional profiles: Early Childhood Educator (daycare and childcare services) and Socio-Pedagogical Professional Educator.
Is there an entrance test for admission? Admission to the degree program takes place through selection by qualifications and exams. The ranking is determined by the outcome of the admission test (Online CISIA TOLC-SU test) and by the evaluation of declared cultural qualifications, up to the programmed number of available seats.
How is the course delivered? The course is delivered in a blended (hybrid) mode. Delivering some courses remotely offers advantages in terms of educational effectiveness and organizational needs. This solution allows those who have difficulty physically participating to follow the course as well. Teaching activities are structured to encourage active involvement even for remote students: text and multimedia learning materials are provided through e-learning, alongside spaces for exercises, interactions, and assessments.
Is attendance mandatory? Attendance at courses is not mandatory, but it is recommended.
Are there practical activities or internships? Yes, the curricular internship includes a total of 14 ECTS (350 hours), divided into 2 ECTS of internal internship and 12 ECTS of external internship. Both experiences aim to integrate theory and practice, providing students with concrete tools to face professional challenges in the educational and training fields.
Is it possible to take exams scheduled in the study plan for future years in advance? Students may request to take one or more exams from the following year in advance, agreeing on the exam syllabus with the course instructor.
Is it possible to include the generic entry “elective exam” in the study plan? No, you must specify the exact title of the exam you intend to take as a free elective.
Can I take an exam from another department? Generally yes, provided it is consistent with your educational path
What does the final exam consist of? The final exam aims to verify the achievement of the qualifying educational objectives of the Degree Program and consists of a written paper, a project, or a multimedia product created by the student on a topic—even of an interdisciplinary nature—consistent with the Degree Program path.
What are the criteria for assigning the grade for the final graduation exam? The Committee will assign the grade based on the following criteria: – Evaluation of academic career and training path (1 additional point to the GPA if the student graduates on time; 1 additional point to the GPA if holding an Erasmus certification); – Advisor’s evaluation (max 4 points); – Committee’s evaluation (max 2 points).
What is the timeline for requesting thesis assignment from an advisor? Thesis assignment must be requested at least 4 months prior to the scheduled graduation session.
The Master’s degree programme in Archival Science and AI is taught at the University of Tuscia’s Rieti campus.
The Programme Office of the Department of Legal, Social and Educational Sciences (DIKE) is located in the Santa Maria in Gradi complex, at Via Santa Maria in Gradi 4, Viterbo.
The programme is taught entirely in English.
The programme is open to applicants holding a degree that meets the admission requirements for an LM-5 master’s degree, in accordance with the university’s regulations and the specific admission procedures (see https://www.unitus.it/en/courses/second-cycle-degree/archival-science-and-ai/). Students with academic backgrounds in archival studies, library science, history, digital humanities, computer science, data management, or related fields may find the programme particularly relevant. The interdisciplinary structure of the degree is designed to bring together students with different academic and professional backgrounds.
Admission to the Master’s degree programme is not subject to an enrolment cap.
To be admitted to the Master’s degree programme in Archival Science and AI, including when transferring from another Master’s degree programme, applicants must meet the following academic requirements:
The Programme’s Academic Committee will assess applicants’ academic qualifications and individual preparation on the basis of their curriculum vitae and academic record. An interview may also be required.
Basic knowledge of artificial intelligence and key digital technologies may be helpful, but prior advanced knowledge of AI is not necessarily required for admission to the programme. Relevant knowledge and skills are progressively developed throughout the degree through lectures, practical activities, and applications in archival and documentary contexts. The programme is designed to enable students from different academic backgrounds to develop a solid and critical understanding of AI tools, methods, opportunities, and limitations, particularly in relation to cultural heritage and documentary resources.
The Master’s degree programme aims to equip graduates with advanced theoretical, methodological and practical expertise in archival studies, bibliography and library science. These fields are studied in dialogue with communication studies, with particular emphasis on the use of digital technologies and Artificial Intelligence in document management.
Graduates will acquire the skills required to undertake positions of significant responsibility in both analogue and digital environments. In particular, they will be able to organise and manage archival and library collections in any format and on any medium, overseeing their identification, analysis, selection, description, arrangement and preservation. They will also be able to contribute to the design of models for representing, linking and accessing data and documentary resources; to participate in the planning and coordination of activities and services; and to manage technological, human and financial resources.
The programme aims to develop expertise in communicating and promoting archival and library heritage by supporting study, research, outreach and user services, including through interdisciplinary approaches and the use of available technologies. Graduates will also be able to design research and educational initiatives, as well as events centred on archives and libraries, that contribute to the promotion of cultural heritage.
The Master’s degree programme will enable students to use digital tools appropriately to organise and manage documentary collections and related services, including the effective and responsible communication of content on the Web.
The programme also aims to provide foundational skills for the study, management, communication and promotion of texts.
Particular attention is devoted to methods for managing complex documentary systems, understood as encompassing the full range of “objects” that constitute cultural heritage.
The programme’s overall objective is to prepare professionals with advanced interdisciplinary—methodological, academic and practical—expertise who are capable of analysing, managing and promoting local cultural heritage, while contributing to local development and fostering an international outlook.
The programme follows a blended-learning format. For teaching activities other than practical and laboratory work, up to two-thirds of the programme may be delivered online through the Edunext Learn platform.
The programme adopts the ECOBI model, which combines online and in-person teaching in a flexible and inclusive format designed to facilitate participation by international students and those who are also working.
Attendance is not compulsory. Students who are unable to attend classes may take examinations after agreeing on a specific programme of study for non-attending students with the relevant lecturer.
However, the degree programme includes practical activities and workshops, which form an important part of its learning-by-doing approach. Attendance is therefore strongly recommended.
The programme provides interdisciplinary skills relevant to a range of professional contexts, including public and private archives, libraries, museums, cultural institutions, companies, and organisations managing large volumes of documents and data. The skills acquired can support both established archival and documentary professions and emerging professional roles related to digitisation, digital preservation, data and information management, computational methods, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence in the cultural heritage and documentary sectors.
Yes. Although the entire Master’s degree programme is taught in English, it is also designed to support international students’ integration into academic and everyday life in Italy. International students will fulfil the compulsory 6-ECTS “Additional Language Skills” requirement by studying Italian, with the aim of achieving at least B2-level proficiency.
The academic calendar is published on the website of the Department of Legal, Social and Educational Sciences (DIKE) and on the degree programme’s Telegram channel.
The class timetable is published on the DIKE Department website and on the degree programme’s Telegram channel.
All important programme updates are posted on the degree programme’s Telegram channel. You can join it using the following link: Archival Science and AI on Telegram.
A PDF guide and a video tutorial explaining how to draw up and submit your study plan are available on the DIKE Department website (https://www.unitus.it/dipartimenti/dike/didattica/tutorial/).
Yes. The program reserves 12 ECTS for elective activities (“attività a scelta dello studente”). You can choose two 6-ECTS courses from the entire educational catalog of the University of Tuscia, or select from the optional specialized modules offered directly by the LM-5 program.
Yes. The University of Tuscia officially supports part-time enrollment (“Iscrizione Part-time”). This option allows students to distribute their academic career over a longer duration, matching their study pace to their work schedules and professional commitments.
The program is designed to provide a highly interdisciplinary curriculum that bridges a solid, traditional foundation in historical documentation with cutting-edge digital technologies. You will acquire comprehensive knowledge in:
Archival Theory and Library Science: Advanced methodologies for organizing, preserving, and managing both physical and digital records.
Philological and Historical Disciplines: Courses in Paleography, Diplomatics, Papyrology, and the transmission of classical (Greek and Latin) texts from antiquity to the digital age.
Digital Preservation and Emerging Tech: International standards for digital curation (e.g., conceptual models of preservation) alongside advanced applications of Artificial Intelligence.
Legal and Ethical Frameworks: Comprehensive training on copyright law, data protection (GDPR), cybersecurity, and the societal threats of automated decision-making and algorithmic bias.
This degree prepares you to act as a highly specialized certifier and curator of historical memory. Upon completing the program, you will be able to:
Practical, “learning-by-doing” training is a fundamental pillar of this program. To ensure students can immediately apply theory to real-world scenarios, the curriculum integrates laboratory work directly into individual courses. Students have access to specialized multidisciplinary teaching laboratories to work on cataloging and digital metadata projects.
Additionally, the curriculum features a mandatory 6/12 CFU traineeship. Thanks to formal agreements established by the University of Tuscia, you can complete your internship at highly prestigious organizations, such as:
To be admitted to the final examination, students must have obtained all the ECTS credits required by the programme regulations, except those awarded for the final examination itself.
The final examination consists of writing a dissertation in English under the supervision of a member of the programme’s teaching staff chosen by the student, and defending it at a public session before an examination committee.
The examination committee is appointed by the Head of the Department.
The committee awards the final mark on a scale of 110, taking into account the candidate’s overall academic record and the originality, academic rigour and command of research methodology demonstrated in the dissertation. The minimum passing mark is 66/110. Candidates awarded the highest possible mark of 110/110 may also be awarded honours (lode) by unanimous decision of the committee.
The final degree mark is calculated by adding the following components:
A PDF guide and a video tutorial are available on the DIKE Department website (https://www.unitus.it/dipartimenti/dike/didattica/tutorial/).
The courses offered are open access, except for the degree program in Education Sciences, which has a limited number of places: you can find all the information about the entrance test for the Education Sciences program here.
Even the open-access courses require an entrance test. If the test is not passed, it does not prevent enrollment, but it does impose the completion of supplementary activities, such as attending courses or workshops. These activities are intended to fulfill Additional Educational Obligations (OFA).
Please visit the tutoring and orientation page.
The University of Tuscia offers prospective students MOOC (Massive Open Online Courses), which are free online courses available to everyone, useful for preparing for the basic math test.
The University of Tuscia has various measures in place to support the right to education. Please refer to the tuition and fees regulations for more information.
Students have access to various types of scholarships: click here for a complete overview.
Additionally, you can visit the website of the regional agency for the right to education, LazioDisco, to discover the competitions that provide access to other scholarships.
The university cafeterias are managed by the Lazio region. There are two cafeterias in Viterbo: Mensa San Sisto (Piazza San Sisto, 8) and Mensa Via Alessandro Volta “Riello” (Via Alessandro Volta, 37), which is located just a short walk from the Department.
All information related to international students is available on this page.
The Erasmus+ program offers opportunities for periods of study abroad, internships, apprenticeships, and staff exchanges across all areas of education, training, youth, and sports.
You can find all the information here.
You should go to Educational Offer, click on the course you’re interested in, and follow these steps:
– Already enrolled→Navigate to General info for course programs, faculty office hours, and recommended texts.
– Already enrolled→ Go to Class Schedule or Gomp Calendar for schedules, classrooms, and lectures.
The study plan is the most important academic obligation for students. It does not need to be completed at the time of enrollment but can be filled out and/or modified during specific time windows communicated by the academic office.
The procedure varies depending on whether you are an EU or non-EU student. For more information, please consult this page.
The entrance test is online, free of charge, and can be taken multiple times. Check here for all available dates.
The Unitus email account will be activated after the payment of the first installment. Access credentials will be sent to the email address previously used during enrollment.
– November 4, 2024: Deadline for enrollment for the academic year 2024-2025 for undergraduate programs (all years) and for the second year and beyond of master’s programs.
– December 29, 2024: Deadline for enrollment for the academic year 2024-2025 for the first year of master’s programs.
– February 28, 2025: Deadline for enrollment for the academic year 2024-2025 for those graduating between January and February 2025 who wish to enroll in the first year of a master’s program.
You can find all the information about curricular internships and the procedure to activate them here.
Teaching laboratories allow students to apply the knowledge acquired through their courses by promoting experiences in designing and stimulating educational activities.
Before attending a laboratory, students must ensure that it is among those that offer credits (CFU) for their degree program.
Click here.
GOMP is the student portal and can be used for the following procedures:
– Enrollment in the entrance test
– Enrollment/registration for subsequent years
– Payment of fees
– Completion/modification of the study plan
– Thesis assignment request/graduation application
– Request for a master’s degree clearance
Moodle is the platform used by instructors to upload teaching materials and provide announcements or useful communications regarding courses. Within Moodle, you can also find:
– Links to access support courses (if offered via streaming)
– Workplace safety training courses
– Language courses organized by the University’s Language Center
It is possible to have language certifications recognized through Gomp.
Visit the page of the University Language Center to consult the list of recognized language certifications.
If you need to balance work and study, you can apply for part-time enrollment. This request must be submitted between August 1 and September 30 of the academic year in question.
On the Moodle portal, using the same credentials as the student portal.
In the case of not passing the entrance tests required for open-access courses during the first year of the degree program, students will need to recover additional training obligations (OFA) through supplementary activities, such as attending courses or laboratories.
For more information on OFA, visit the dedicated page.
All information related to obtaining your degree is published on this page.
Attendance at lectures for degree programs is not mandatory, except in specific cases determined by the individual Degree Programme Board.
The admission interview for Master’s degrees is not a selective test. It is an interview to verify the possession of the curricular requirements set by the chosen degree program.
The university offers a range of services and interventions aimed at promoting the autonomy of students, inclusion, and participation in university life. Visit the Support and Inclusion page to find all the relevant information, learn about our projects and initiatives, and contact the tutors and other competent bodies.
No, all teaching activities are conducted in person, except for students who cannot attend classes due to serious and documented health issues (with appropriate medical documentation) and for students who have enrolled as “part-time” working students or under specific agreements.