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Degree course in International Studies for Sustainability and Social Security (SIS)

(Phasing-out course)

This degree program, structured in a transdisciplinary manner and characterized by a high level of internationalization, is designed for an in-depth exploration of the theme of sustainability, articulated in its classic three dimensions of economic, environmental, and social sustainability, in accordance with the guiding principles developed by the United Nations (2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development).

The area of social sustainability is the subject of particular investigation, with the aim of providing a set of knowledge suitable to enable both the immediate independent exercise of multiple functions in institutional and third sector contexts, and the continuation of specialized training in the fields of development cooperation, the protection of human rights and environmental defense, diplomacy, and international relations.

The international and transdisciplinary perspective of this program enables students to learn about and understand the challenges of sustainability at the international, national, and local levels, through an in-depth study of its environmental, social, economic, and political aspects.

The network of institutions and partners directly involved in the program also offers enrolled students various opportunities for stays abroad and professional experiences in the international arena, through internships and traineeships.

The program is international even in its curriculum and offers students the possibility to attend many courses and workshops in English. The program offers employment opportunities in a wide range of professional fields, through an innovative educational model that combines training, research, practical experience, internationalization, and innovation.

Course Information

Study Plan for Students Enrolled in A.Y. 2023-2024


SSDCoursesECTS
1st year
M-STO/04Contemporary History 9
IUS/13International Law 9
SPS/04Comparative Politics9
SPS/06Elements of Global Politics6
ICAR/02Disaster Risk Reduction6
SECS-P/01Political Economy6
SECS-s/05Social Statistics6
An optional workshop from:
Multilevel Protection of Fundamental Rights
Computer Science
3
English Language Lab flag of the United Kingdom3
Spanish Language Lab flag of Spain3
Total 1st year60
2nd year
L-LIN/10English Literature and International Politics flag of the United Kingdom6
ING-INF/05Web Security flag of the United Kingdom6
L-LIN/07Spanish Language and Culture flag of Spain6
M-FIL/06Philosophy of Sustainability flag of Spain6
SECS-P/01Green and Circular Economy flag of the United Kingdom6
IUS/21
IUS/01
An optional exam from:
Comparative Public Law flag of the United Kingdom
Rights of the Person and Protection of Vulnerable Subjects
9
SPS/13
SECS-P/12
An optional exam from:
Africa and Globalization flag of the United Kingdom
Economic History and Globalization
9
Elective educational activities*6
Two optional workshops from:
International Security Studies (3 ECTS) flag of the United Kingdom
Sociolinguistics of Migration (3 ECTS)
Acquisition of Soft Skills (3 ECTS)
6
Total 2nd year60
3rd year
SPS/04International Relations6
M-DEA/01Global Change and Human Resilience6
IUS/13Climate Change and International Protection6
M-GGR/01Digital Geography6

SPS/01
SPS/07
An exam between:
Democracy and Social Rights (customized/individual study plan)
Sociology of Migrations (institutional study plan)
6
Elective educational activities*9
Up to three workshops among**:
Geopolitical Scenarios in Simulation (3 ECTS) flag of the United Kingdom
Academic Writing (3 ECTS) flag of the United Kingdom
Sociolinguistics of Migration (3 ECTS)
3 /9
Internship**6/12
Final Exam6
Total 3rd year60

* Elective educational activities are autonomously chosen by the student from all courses and workshops activated by the University in first-level degrees.

** The total between 3rd-year workshops and internship must be 15 ECTS, so the student has two options: 3 ECTS workshop + 12 ECTS internship, or 9 ECTS workshops + 6 ECTS internship.

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