Degree Programme accredited by the National Council of Italian Journalists (CNOG) for the recognition of professional development credits (CFP).
The programme will allow you to:
- critically update your knowledge and skills in journalism within an international context, with particular focus on the European sphere
- gain advanced knowledge in key areas of professional innovation, enhancing adaptability and resilience
- strengthen analytical and interpretive skills to address issues central to public debate in contemporary Western societies
- acquire the skills required to address the digital transformation of journalism and its increasing international reach
- develop competencies in building stable and engaging relationships with a variety of connected audiences, emphasising the role of journalistic mediation
- broaden professional skills to suit institutional settings and communication environments where they may be applied
The master’s programme is primarily aimed at professional and freelance journalists, as well as anyone seeking to enter the profession and requiring extensive training.
The programme addresses:
- the professional challenges linked to global transformations and digital transition
- the needs of those wishing to embark on a career in journalism
- those who aim to advance and improve their current careers
The multidisciplinary pathway is designed to address new requirements for knowledge and skill acquisition arising from the current transformation of the global context and the journalism profession. It promotes the diversification of professional skills in relation to institutional settings and communication environments in which media professionals can develop or consolidate their professional trajectory.
The award of the first-level Master’s degree in “Contemporary Journalism” allows for direct enrolment in the second year of the Master’s Degree Programme in International Relations and Development Cooperation (RICS) at the University for Foreigners of Perugia, provided that the entry requirements for the Master’s Degree Programme are met. Please check the requirements on the RICS programme page.
Upon recognition of 42 ECTS credits, Master’s graduates who meet the above-mentioned requirements and wish to enrol in the Master’s Degree Programme must obtain the remaining 78 ECTS credits, including those for the thesis, successfully passing all unvalidated exams, including those from the first year.
Three-year degree or pre-reform degree (prior to Ministerial Decree 509/99).
Scientific Director
Borbala Samu
curriculum vitae
Executive Committee
Prof. Borbala Samu, Associate Professor in Modern Language Teaching
Prof. Stefania Scaglione, Associate Professor in Glottology and Linguistics
Dr. Nicoletta Santeusanio – Expert Language Collaborator
Scientific Director
Scientific Committee
Francesco Asdrubali, Full Professor of Environmental Technical Physics (ING-IND/11)
Luca Benedetti, President of the Order of Journalists, Regional Council of Umbria for the 2025-2028 term
Valerio De Cesaris, Full Professor of Contemporary History (M-STO/04)
Maura Marchegiani, Associate Professor of International Law (IUS/13)
Rolando Marini, Full Professor in the field of Sociology of Cultural and Communication Processes GSPS-06/A
Donatella Miliani, professional journalist and writer, correspondent for Umbria of Corriere della Sera and Deputy Editor of the Umbria edition of La Nazione
Paolo Morozzo della Rocca, Full Professor in the disciplinary field of Private Law GIUR-01/A (formerly IUS/01)
Federico Niglia, Associate Professor of History of International Relations (SSD SPS/06)
Stefania Tusini, Full Professor of Social Sciences Epistemology GSPS-05/A (formerly SPS/07)
First edition A.Y. 2026-2027
Period of implementation
October 2026 – June 2027
Application deadline
17 September 2026, 1:00 pm
Cost
€2,000.00
Delivery method: online (synchronous lectures via Microsoft Teams)
Commitment: part-time (lectures on Fridays and Mondays)
Class schedule: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm / 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Programme period: from 15 October 2026 to 30 June 2027
Total duration: 1,500 hours
Fee: €2,000, payable in three instalments
Participants: minimum 25 – maximum 80
Language: Italian
The programme is organised into 8 teaching blocks, as outlined below:
Module 1 – New Dynamics in International Relations GSPS-04/B (formerly SPS/06)
Module 2 – Journalism in the Digital Transition: Risks and Opportunities GSPS-06/A (formerly SPS/08)
Module 3 – Migration: History, Legal Frameworks and Narratives GSPS-05/A (formerly SPS/07)
Module 4 – Sustainability, Green Transition and Circular Economy IIND-07/B (formerly ING-IND/11)
Module 5 – A New Substantive Code of Ethics: Data Usage, AI and the Social Responsibility of Journalism IINF-05/A (formerly ING-INF/05)
Module 6 – Science and Culture Communication: Contexts, Practices and Innovation GSPS-06/A (formerly SPS/08)
Module 7 – English Language for Journalism ANGL-01/C (formerly L-LIN/12)
Module 8 – The European Public Sphere: Politics, Civil Society and the Media GSPS-02/A (formerly SPS/04)
The national committee of the CNOG (National Council of the Order of Journalists) has awarded the Master’s programme 6 professional development credits (CFP). The Order itself will recognise these credits for journalists registered in the professional roll who obtain the qualification.