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Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

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The Art and Industry of Narration

From literature to cinema and TV

Campus: Brescia
Campus: Milan
Intake: September 2026
Next intake: September 2026
School: Banking, Finance and Insurance Sciences | Economics and Law
School: Linguistic Sciences and Foreign Literature
Degree awarded: Laurea Triennale in Business and Finance
Degree awarded: Laurea magistrale in Lingue, letterature e culture straniere
 
Language of instruction: English
Language of instruction: English
Duration: 3 years
Programme duration: 2 years
Edition: 3Edition: 7
 
Total ECTS: 180
Total ECTS: 120

 

 

The Art and Industry of Narration is a two-year Master of Science degree taught entirely in English, designed for students who wish to master storytelling across literature, film, television, animation, comics, and digital media. Taught in Milan, the programme prepares students to become content creators, editors, and industry professionals skilled in narrative arts and media production. 

Its goals are twofold: first, to provide a strong foundation in English and American culture and literature, both of which have significant global influence; and second, to equip students with essential skills in specific fields, such as writing for film and television, the publishing industry, the history and production of animation, and creating content for children's literature and TV series. 

 

  

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What makes this programme unique?  
 

This degree provides an interdisciplinary and practical approach, including: 

  • Storytelling Mastery: learn techniques for crafting compelling narratives across literature, cinema, television, and animation. 
  • Industry Insights: develop professional skills related to content creation, publishing, media distribution, and audience engagement. 
  • Children and Young Adult Specialisation: special focus on narratives aimed at younger audiences, exploring themes, publishing practices, and production standards. 
  • Creative and Professional Development: practical workshops, internships, and collaboration with industry professionals and creative teams. 

 

 

How is the programme ranked? 
 

  • Top 150 globally and #3 in Italy in Communication and Media Studies 
  • Top 200 globally and top 10 in Italy in Modern Languages 

Source: QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 

 

 

What are the benefits of studying in Milan?  
 

  • Media Industry Hub: Milan provides direct access to leading publishing, film, TV, and animation industries. 
  • Networking & Career Access: offers unparalleled opportunities for internships and professional connections within the narrative sector. 
  • Rich Cultural Immersion: experience Italy's vibrant artistic and literary scene, deepening narrative understanding. 
During my programme, the Master of Science in the Art and Industry of Narration at Cattolica, I still remember reading They Shoot Horses, Don’t They? It really struck me. A story should move people and leave an imprint – that’s the power of storytelling I took away. At Università Cattolica, I made the most of both the professors and the city. When events in Milan intertwined with our classes, everything clicked – the physical experience and theoretical learning coming together. Going from class to the cinema helped me see how the ecosystem of art works, not just in writing, but in how audiences experience your work. That’s what Cattolica, combined with Milan’s dynamism, offered me.

 

Tatev, from Armenia

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Tatev, student featured in an article about her experience in the MSc in The Art and Industry of Narration at Università Cattolica

 

 

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