International Relations and Global Affairs

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The programme is a track of the Laurea Triennale in Scienze politiche e delle relazioni internazionali

Campus: Milan

School: Political and Social sciences

Intake: September 2025

Edition: 9

Language of instruction: English

Duration: 3 years

Degree awarded: Laurea Triennale in Scienze politiche e delle relazioni internazionali

Total ECTS: 180

Learning objectives

Are you interested in learning about different societies, cultures, and institutions around the world? Do you wonder why some countries are wealthier than others, or why some are peaceful while others are in conflict? Are you curious about how international disputes can be resolved peacefully? Would you like to understand how regional civilisations have evolved and still shape societies today?

The International Relations and Global Affairs (IRGA) degree programme covers these important topics. It combines history, political science, economics, law, sociology, and psychology to give students a well-rounded understanding of how people, countries, and international organisations interact across the world.

Students also get practical experience by interacting with experts from institutions and organisations involved in politics, society, and the global economy. The programme regularly welcomes international scholars as visiting professors, including Ibrahim Al Marashi (California State University), Martin Klein (Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg), and Craig Martin (Washburn University School of Law).

Indicators of student satisfaction and post-graduation employement

85%

of students say they were satisfied with the programme

82%

of students would enrol again

Source Read

The Quality Assurance Body of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore.

The teacher/student ratio across 3 years of this BSc degree is 1:10, very small compared to typical class sizes. Intimate classes ensure dialogue among students and close contact with the professional world thanks to the exposure to experts of institutions and organisations active in the international socio-political panorama.

A diverse curriculum integrates history, political science, economics, law, sociology, and psychology, equipping students with a unique blend of analytical and numerical skills uncommon in political science graduates.