Master's Degree in International Security Studies
The deadline to apply is the 8th of March.
https://international.unitn.it/miss
The Master’s Degree in International Security Studies (MISS) is
jointly awarded by the University of Trento and the Sant’Anna School
of Advanced Studies, in Pisa. Since its establishment in 2016, we have
trained dozens of students for highly qualified careers in
international organizations, governmental agencies, in diplomatic and
institutional milieu, the non-governmental and humanitarian sectors,
as analysts, consultants, security practitioners and professionals, as
well as for academic careers.
The course structure has been designed being aware that security in
the contemporary world should be analysed through an inter- and multi-
disciplinary approach: that is the reason why MISS students will find
courses that are characterized by an ongoing dialogue between
Political Science, Law, Economics, History, Political Sociology,
Political Geography, Political Philosophy. In this way, we aim to
offer a conceptualization of security that overcomes the traditional
strategic/military approach.
Our courses indeed premise on an extensive articulation of the concept
of security to encompass human security, societal security, economic
and financial security, environmental and climate security, resource
and food security, cyber and digital security.
Language skills as well as soft and transversal skills enrich the
course of study over the 2 years.
Teaching takes place entirely in English. Frontal lessons, language
courses, and tutoring activities contribute to developing advanced
English language communication skills. Students will also acquire a
working knowledge of at least one additional foreign language.
Moreover, twice a year we organize the so-called Applied Workshops on
Global Affairs, that aim to bridge the theoretical knowledge acquired
in class and some practical experiences of innovative learning
(simulations, debates, role play, moot courts, case-based seminars on
current political issues, policy incubators, challenge-based learning
initiatives). Furthermore, the second semester of the II year is
entirely dedicated to international mobility experiences (for example,
thesis research abroad) or internships and traineeships. MISS
students can apply for a place on one of the numerous exchange
agreements and mobility programmes the School of International Studies
and the University of Trento have prestigious academic
institutions all over the world. In addition, the School of
International Studies regularly invites international guests and
organises several initiatives such as winter and summer schools,
vocational guidance, and meetings with former graduates.
For the academic year 2024/25, admission to the MISS Program is
restricted to 30 places. 5 places are reserved to students from non-EU
countries.
A new structure of the MISS programme is currently under ministerial
review and, in case of approval, will be implemented starting in the
2024/25 academic year. According to the new MISS structure, students
will spend the I year in Trento (at the School of International
Studies), while the II year is based in Pisa (at the Sant'Anna School
of Advanced Studies).
