Course structure

The following study plan refers to the current academic year of enrollment.
For more information about what the study plan is, how and when you must fill it in and submit it, please refer to the dedicated University's site page here.

Study Plan for Students Enrolled in the First Year in 2025-2026

PdS WPIR 25-26_Course structure.docx.pdf

Double Degree with University of Vaasa - International Public Administration track (3 positions available)

Ready to take your career in public administration to the next level?

Thanks to our new double degree agreement with the University of Vaasa (Finland), you now have the chance to earn two master’s degrees:

the Master’s Degree in World Politics and International Relations from the University of Pavia,
the Master’s Degree in Public Policy and Management from the University of Vaasa.

Starting from accademic year 2025-26, up to 3 students per year will be selected for this unique opportunity.

Check here for more information on the courses offered by the University of Vaasa.

Click here to learn more and check the study plan below.

Study Plan for Students Enrolled in the International Public Administration Track.pdf

Double Degree with Universidad de Belgrano

Enhance your international relations education by joining the double degree program with the Universidad de Belgrano (Buenos Aires, Argentina)! Thanks to our double degree agreement, students now have the chance to earn two master’s degrees:

the Master’s Degree in World Politics and International Relations from the University of Pavia
the Licenciatura en Relaciones Internacionales from the Universidad de Belgrano.

The program is already active, with up to three students per year selected for this unique opportunity.

The study plan is defined on a yearly basis and will be shared with students as soon as it’s finalized.

Click here to learn more.

Study plan for previous enrollment years

Course structure first year 24-25_2_updated (1).pdf

Course structure first year 23-24.pdf

Course structure first year 22-23.pdf

Course structure first year 21-22.pdf

Study plan - Enrolment year 2025/2026

First Year

Compulsory

COMPARATIVE POLITICS 6 ECTS - 40 hours

HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 12 ECTS - 80 hours

HUMAN RIGHTS AND INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE 6 ECTS - 40 hours

INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL THOUGHT 6 ECTS - 40 hours

ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 6 ECTS - 40 hours

Choose a subject

GLOBAL INEQUALITIES 6 ECTS - 40 hours

SOCIOLOGY OF DEVELOPMENT 6 ECTS - 40 hours

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EU LAW & POLICIES IN MANAGING MIGRATION 6 ECTS - 40 hours

HISTORY OF DIPLOMACY 6 ECTS - 40 hours

INTERNATIONAL DISPUTE SETTLEMENT 6 ECTS - 40 hours

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 6 ECTS - 40 hours

6 Elective ECTS to be selected among the entire available academic offer of the university. The degree programme recommends: (6 CFU)

ACADEMIC WRITING 3 ECTS - 20 hours

ECONOMICS AND MIGRATIONS 6 ECTS - 40 hours

GENDER ISSUES FROM A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE 6 ECTS - 40 hours

GREEN GROWTH, INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY 6 ECTS - 40 hours

HISTORY AND CULTURE OF MIDDLE EAST 6 ECTS - 40 hours

HISTORY OF MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY CHINA 6 ECTS - 40 hours

HISTORY, CONFLICT AND GREAT POWER ASPIRATIONS - THE CASES OF JAPAN AND CHINA 6 ECTS - 40 hours

INDIAN OCEAN:HISTORY, GEOPOLITICS AND SECURITY 6 ECTS - 40 hours

ITALIAN POLITICS AND SOCIETY 6 ECTS - 40 hours

LAW OF REGIONAL INTEGRATION 6 ECTS - 40 hours

PUBLIC DIPLOMACY IN THE DIGITAL ERA 6 ECTS - 40 hours

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Notes

Note 2: The teaching of foreign languages assumes an adequate knowledge of Italian

Note 3: Non-Italian students must include a course in the Italian language unless they can provide certification of knowledge of basic Italian. See Art. 9 of the WPIR Teaching Regulations.