Admission procedure for the "INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS" (8782) SECOND CYCLE DEGREE of the School of Political Sciences Bologna Campus, University of Bologna Entry for the academic year 2018/2019 Web site http://corsi.unibo.it/magistrale/relazioniinternazionali/pagine/default.aspx GENERAL INFORMATION A) CURRICULUM: RELAZIONI INTERNAZIONALI A1 ADMISSION PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS A2 SELECTION CRITERIA AND EVALUATION A3 ADMISSION RANKING A4 ENROLMENT B) CURRICULA: EUROPEAN AFFAIRS, INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS,FORECASTING FORECASTING, INNOVATION AND CHANGE, INTERNATIONAL CRIMINOLOGY B1 ADMISSION PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS B2 SELECTION CRITERIA AND EVALUATION B3 ADMISSION RANKING B4 ENROLMENT GENERAL INFORMATION The official Call for Applications for the admission to the 2 nd cycle degree in International Relations (School of Political Science Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna) for the a.y. 2018/2019 has been published in Italian on the 12 th of March 2018 as Bando per l ammissione al Corso di Laurea magistrale a numero programmato in Relazioni Internazionali Cod.8782, and it is available on the website of the abovementioned degree programme. The present document is a summary in English which contains primary indications regarding the application requirements and deadlines. For a complete set of instructions and further information on admission, candidates are strongly advised to consult the official call for applications published in Italian. The programme has five curricula: - Relazioni Internazionali (RILM- RI) taught in Italian; - European Affairs (RILM EUA) entirely taught in English; - International Affairs (RILM- IA) entirely taught in English; - Forecasting, Innovation and Change (RILM-FIC) entirely taught in English, - International Criminology (RILM-IC) entirely taught in English. WHO SHOULD DO THE APPLICATION? All students willing to enrol in one of the five curricula of the 2 nd cycle degree in International Relations, including those who want to transfer from others 2 nd cycle degree programmes of the University of Bologna or from any other university. DEADLINES:
The call for application for the 2 nd cycle degree in International Relations is divided into 2 parts: the first one deals with the curriculum Relazioni Internazionali, the second one with the curricula European Affairs, International Affairs, Forecasting, Innovation and Change and International Criminology. Candidates have to observe the deadlines and requirements of the curriculum they are interested in. http://corsi.unibo.it/2cycle/internationalrelations/pages/applications-and-admission-sessions-ay- 20172018.aspx Candidates can select both the curriculum in Italian and/or one of the four curricula in English. They cannot apply for more than one curriculum in English. When applying, candidates are required to express their preference for a single curriculum in English. However, this preference is not binding, as the candidate may, in the enrolment stage, confirm or modify it. Applications for two curricula (one in Italian, one in English) involves the compilation of two different registration forms. ATTENTION: Once the enrolment has been completed, the chosen curriculum cannot be changed. The candidate will be able to enrol from 26 July 2018 to 27 December 2018. For further information please contact Segreteria Studenti di Scienze Politiche. segscpol@unibo.it Curriculum: Relazioni Internazionali (RILM-RI) taught in Italian FIRST INTAKE Application opening and deadlines From 12/03/2018, 16.00 (CET) to 16/04/2018 16.00 (CET) Publication of results of the assessment of the curricular requirements and linguistic requirement of English level B2 24/04/2018 Publication of the list of candidates that must sit for the B2 level English language test. Publication of the list of candidates that must sit for the interview B2 English language test (only for candidates that did not attach a valid English language certificate) Publication of the list of accepted candidates. Starting date of the enrolment for accepted candidates Closing date for enrolment for accepted students. 02/05/2018, 09.00 (CET), at the School of Political Science, in Laboratory 10-11 (ground floor) in Strada Maggiore 45, Bologna 15/05/2018, 13.00 (CET) 31/05/2018 Curriculum: Relazioni Internazionali Taught in Italian SECOND INTAKE
Application opening and deadlines From 17/05/2018, 15.00 (CET) to 18/06/2018 15.00 (CET) Publication of results of verification of the possession of the curricular requirements and linguistic requirement of English liv. B2 29/06/2018 Publication of the list of candidates that must sit for the B2 English language test. Publication of the list of candidates that must sit for the interview B2 1 English language test (only for candidates that did not present a valid English language certificate) Italian language test for non-eu citizens residing abroad (no Marco Polo candidates) Possible interview to deepen the evaluation of qualifications only for candidates specifically indicated by the Commission Publication of the rank list of accepted candidates. Starting date of the enrolment for accepted candidates Closing date for enrolments for accepted candidates. Publication of positions still available and starting date for declaration of interest for the clearing procedure Closing date of the period of interest in the clearing procedure Publication of the list of accepted candidates of the clearing procedure and starting date of enrolment Closing date of enrolment and transfers for accepted candidates of the clearing procedure 16/07/2018, 09.00 (CET), at the School of Political Science, in Laboratory 10-11 (ground floor) in Strada Maggiore 45, Bologna 17-18/07/2018, 09,00 (CET), Room 5, Ground Floor, School of Political Sciences, Strada Maggiore 45, Bologna. or through telematic means. The times and methods will be communicated to the interested candidates. 17-18/07/2018, 09,00 (CET), Room 5, Ground Floor, School of Political Sciences, Strada Maggiore 45, Bologna. or through telematic means. The times and methods will be communicated to the interested candidates. 25/07/2018, 13.00 (CET) 28/08/2018 05/09/2018 11/09/2018 14/09/2018 21/09/2018 Curricula: European Affairs (RILM-UA), International Affairs, (RILM-IA), Forecasting Innovation and Change and International Criminology (RILM-FIC) 1 * The test result is useful for the verification of the linguistic requirement of the level indicated for admission to all master's degree programs of the School of Political Sciences in Bologna. However, it is always necessary to communicate to scienzepolitiche.vpbo.rilm@unibo.it that the test has already been carried out, so that the outcome can be preliminarily verified.
FIRST INTAKE Application opening and deadlines From 12/03/2018, 16.00 (CET) to 16/04/2018 16.00 (CET) Publication of results of verification of 24/04/2018 the possession of the curricular requirements and linguistic requirement of English liv. B2 Publication of the list of candidates that must sit for the English language test B2 2. Pubblication of the list of candidates that must sit for the interview B2 English language test (only for candidates that did not present a valid English language certificate) * 02/05/2018 9.00 (CET) at the School of Political Science, in Laboratory 10-11 (ground floor) in Strada Maggiore 45, Bologna Possible interview to deepen the evaluation of qualifications only for candidates specifically convened by the Commission 09-10 /05/2018 09,00 (CET), Candeloro Room First Floor, School of Political Sciences, Strada Maggiore 45, Bologna. or by telematic means. The times and methods will be communicated to the interested candidates Publication of the rank list of candidates selected. Starting date of the enrolment for accepted candidates 15/05/2018 13.00 (CET), Closing date for enrolments for accepted candidates. 31/05/2018 Curricula: European Affairs (RILM-UA), International Affairs (RILM-IA), Forecasting, Innovation and Change (RILM-FIC) International Criminology (RILM-IC) SECOND INTAKE Application opening and deadlines From 17/05/2018 15,00 (CET) to 18/06/2018 15,00 (CET) Publication of results of verification of the possession of the curricular requirements and linguistic requirement of English liv. B2 29/06/2018 2 * The test result is useful for the verification of the linguistic requirement of the level indicated for admission to all master's degree programs of the School of Political Sciences in Bologna. However, it is always necessary to communicate to scienzepolitiche.vpbo.rilm@unibo.it that the test has already been carried out, so that the outcome can be preliminarily verified.
Publication of the list of candidates that must sit for the English language test B2. Pubblication of the list of candidated that must sit for the interviews B2 English language test (only for candidates that did not present a valid English language certificate 3 ) Possible interview to deepen the evaluation of qualifications only for candidates specifically convened by the Commission Publication of the rank list of candidates selected. Starting date of the enrolment for accepted candidates Closing date for enrolments for accepted candidates. Publication of the places that remained available. Starting date for expression of interest in the clearing procedure. Closing date for expression of interest in the clearing procedure Publication of the list of accepted candidates. Starting date of the enrolment for accepted candidates after clearing. Closing date for enrolments or transfers of the candidates accepted after the first clearing 16/07/2018 09.00 (CET), at the School of Political Science, in Laboratory 10-11 (ground floor) in Strada Maggiore 45, Bologna 17-18/07/201809,00 (CET), School of Political Sciences, Ground Floor, Strada Maggiore 45, Bologna or by telematic means. The times and methods will be communicated to the interested candidates 25/07/2018, 13.00 (CET), 28/08/2018 05/09/2018 11/09/2018 14/09/2018 21/09/2018 APPLICATION FEES: In order to apply for the 2 nd cycle degree in International Relations candidates are requested to pay a 50.00 (fifty euro) fee (please see section 3 of the Call for Applications). Candidate are requested to pay a 50.00 (fifty euro) fee even though they apply for more than one curriculum. ENROLMENT FEES: For information on the enrolment fees please visit the following webpage: http://www.unibo.it/en/teaching/enrolment-transfer-and-final-examination/tuition-feesandexemptions/tuition-fees as soon as they are available GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER BENEFITS: For information on grants, scholarships and other benefits please visit the following webpages: www.er-go.it, http://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/index.html 3 * The test result is useful for the verification of the linguistic requirement of the level indicated for admission to all master's degree programs of the School of Political Sciences in Bologna and Forlì, and vice versa. However, it is always necessary to communicate to scienzepolitiche.vpbo.rilm@unibo.it that the test has already been carried out, so that the outcome can be preliminarily verified.
Ufficio contribuzioni tel. +390512099124 mail abis.contribuzionistudentesche@unibo.it CONTACTS: - For technical issues regarding the online application and the upload of your documents please contact the Help Desk at: +390512099882 or write an e-mail to help.studentionline@unibo.it - For information on administrative issues (e.g.: deadlines, enrolment procedures, fees, validity of your documents, stay permits, transfers, etc.) please contact Segreteria Studenti (Student Administrative Office) at: +39051209166 or write an e-mail to segscpol@unibo.it - For general information on the 2 nd cycle degree in International Relations and the call for applications write an e-mail to scienzepolitiche.vpbo.rilm@unibo.it - If you are a Non-Eu candidate and/or if you have a qualification obtained abroad read carefully the information on the website www.unibo.it/iscrizionilaureatitoloestero - The Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research ( MIUR) every year establishes specific procedures for the admission of international students to Italian universities http://www.studiare-initalia.it/studentistranieri - DSA and Handicapped Candidates: If you are a student with a disability resulting in recognised invalidity of 66% or more, or if you have disability certification pursuant to Law 104/9 and Law 170/2010 you must also present a copy of the certificate attesting your condition by the 29th of August 2017. Details can be found on the webpage Exemptions for handicapped students. Moreover, in case you are accepted for a written/oral exam you may ask for assistance and special aids in order to overcome possible difficulties or barriers during the admission exam AVAILABLE POSITIONS For the a.y. 2018/2019 there are 140 positions available for the 2 nd cycle degree in International Relations. Positions are divided as follows: - 30 positions for the curriculum: Relazioni Internazionali: 25 positions are reserved to Italian citizens, EU citizens, and non-eu citizens that have equivalent status to that of a EU citizen ( equiparato ), and 5 positions to non-eu citizen, among which 5 positions are reserved to Chinese students that take part to Marco Polo project. - 110 positions for the curriculum: European Affairs, International Affairs, Forecasting Innovation and Change, and International Criminology: 95 positions are reserved to Italian citizens, EU citizens, and non-eu citizens that have equivalent status to that of a EU citizen ( equiparato ), and 15 positions to non-eu citizens residing abroad; - The positions not assigned to Chinese students will be made available to non-eu candidates. - The positions reserved to Non-EU candidates residing outside Italy not entirely assigned, they will be made available to Italians and EU candidates and equiparato non-eu candidates that have equivalent status of EU candidates. For the purposes of the call for applications, the following non-eu citizens have equivalent status to EU citizens: - citizens of Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland and San Marino; - Non-EU citizens holding an Italian EC long-term residence permit (ex residence card ) or an Italian permit to stay for reasons of work (either employed or self-employed), for family reasons, for political asylum, for humanitarian asylum or for religious reasons; - non-eu citizens who have been legally residing for at least one year in possession of a degree obtained in Italy; - non-eu citizens that are holders of diplomas from Italian schools abroad or foreign or international schools, working in Italy or abroad, subject to bilateral agreements or special regulations for the recognition of degrees and that satisfy the general conditions required for the entry for study; - the staff of foreign diplomatic authorities and of international organisations located in Italy accredited with the Italian Government or the Holy See together with their dependant relatives, limited to spouses and children;
- candidates holding a valid Italian permit of stay for study reasons who have already enrolled on a degree course of this or other Italian universities, provided that they have been regularly residing in Italy for at least one year, who submit a request of transfer; - candidates holding an Italian C1 and C2 certificate, issued by CLIQ system. Please keep in mind that EU citizens and non-eu citizens that reside in Italy, students that have an Italian high-school diploma or bachelor degree issued by foreign and international schools granting facilitated entry conditions do not have to take the Italian language exam. N.B. In addition to applying for admission to the 2 nd cycle degree in International Relations, non-eu citizens residing abroad should also comply with the terms and procedures to enrol in Italian Universities which are annually established by the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research (MIUR) available at http://www.studiare-in-italia.it/studentistranieri/. Particularly, they are required to promptly contact the Italian Embassy-Consulate in the student's country of residence for information on the procedures and deadlines for submitting the compulsory PRE-ENROLMENT APPLICATION and, upon completion of the pre-enrolment process, for obtaining a valid Italian visa for study reasons ("Enrolment/University"). For more information in English please visit the following website: http://www.unibo.it/en/international/index.html Attention: non-eu citizens holding an Italian permit of stay for study reasons who have formally renounced to study at the University of Bologna or at any other Italian University lose the right to stay in Italy. These candidates will have to return to their countries of origin and start the pre-enrolment procedure at the Italian Embassy-Consulate within the deadline annually established by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in agreement with MIUR and the Ministry of Interior. In case of dual citizenship, one of which is Italian, the Italian citizenship prevails and the candidate will be considered as EU citizen. CURRICULUM: RELAZIONI INTERNAZIONALI ( taught in italian) A1 ADMISSION PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS These candidates (Italian, EU, equiparato non-eu with EU equivalent status) must apply during this time-frame: from the 12 th of March 2018 (16.00 CET) through the 16 th of April 2018 (16.00 CET), from 17 th of May 2018 (15,00 CET) through the 18 th of June 2018 (15,00 CET) following the procedure below: 1. Connect to Studenti Online on the website www.studenti.unibo.it and create an account clicking on: Se non sei ancora registrato (Not registered) or, if you have already registered, enter your username and password to access the online service and read step 3; 2. Fill in all mandatory fields. Non-Italian students who do not hold an Italian Tax ID ( codice fiscale ) have to click on International students registration and follow the instructions to create an institutional User ID and Password; After the first access it is necessary to create a personal password. It is important to keep in mind one s User ID and Password as they will be always requested to access your personal profile in www.studenti.unibo.it. 3. Click on Entrance exams or requirements check (Prove di ammissione) button. Select Second cycle degree programme (Laurea Magistrale) and click on Next, then select "Concorso Relazioni Internazionali - Curriculum Relazioni Internazionali 4. Complete all the steps and upload all the documents requested (the format should be in.pdf for all documents) and pay the call fee, 50.00 (fifty euro). The fee can be paid online by means of a debit and credit card: Visa, Mastercard, Diners, American Express, or in any Unicredit Bank in Italy using the payment code which is automatically generated after the candidate has completed the application. The fee will not be refunded independently of the reasons. N.B. The 50 euros fee must be payed once, regardless the number of curricula a candidate applies for.
Only candidates who have completed the registration for the selection test and have paid the relative contribution within the terms and according to the procedures described above are admitted to the selection test. List of the documents that candidates must upload for the application: 1) Full transcript of all exam (with scores, ECTS/credits and field -SSD) and graduation mark (in case the candidate has already graduated). Italian and EU candidates, as well as equiparati candidates must complete and upload the Self-Certification of their Degree (it must contain the handwritten signature of the candidate). Non-EU candidates residing outside the EU must upload the official certificates (transcript of records) and their sworn translations into Italian or into English. 2) A valid B2 (or above) certificate of English language (issued no more than 2 years prior to the application deadlines): TOEFL - computer-based of at least 213 points; TOEFL - paperbased - of at least 550 points; TOEFL - Internet-based of at least 79 points, IELTS - of at least 6.0 points; Cambridge FCE; Trinity Integrated Skills II; Trinity GESE 8; a B2 level certificate in English released by a University Language Centre; a certificate showing that the B.A. or the B.Sc. was achieved in an English-speaking university; a certificate showing that the B.A. or the B.Sc. was taught entirely in English; having achieved at least 10 ECTS/CFU in SSD L-LIN/12 (English language and English linguistics). 3) Transcript of Records (with scores, ECTS/credits and field -SSD obtained on Erasmus mobility), only for about to graduate student with 130 ECTS. 4) Curriculum vitae with a handwritten signature; 5) Copy of a valid ID or passport. 6) Copy of stay permit ( permesso di soggiorno ), if the candidate has it already. 7) The Self-Certification of the Curricular Requirements, which must be filled in all its parts and it must have a handwritten signature. 8) Application form for adaptations for candidates with disabilities and candidates with DSA. A2- SELECTION CRITERIA AND EVALUATION: An Admission Committee composed of professors affiliated with the School of Political Science will guarantee the correctness of the admission process. The Admission Committee will check the curricular requirements of all candidates. In order to apply for the admission to the 2 nd cycle degree in International Relations, curriculum Relazioni Internazionali, it is necessary to have: A First Cycle Degree from an Italian university among those listed below or an equivalent First Cycle Degree (B.A. or B.Sc.) from a non-italian University which grants access to a Second Cycle Degree (M.A., M.Sc.) in the issuing country. In particular, Italian and foreign qualifications should belong to one of the following disciplinary fields: L-1 Cultural heritage, L-3 Visual arts, music, performing arts and fashion studies, L-5 Philosophy, L-6 Geography, L-10 Humanities, L-11 Modern languages and civilisations, L-12 Linguistic mediation, L-14 Legal services, L-15 Tourism, L-16 Administration and Organisation, L-18 Economics and Business Organisation, L-20 Communication, L-24 Psychology, L-33 Economics, L-36 Political science and international relations, L-37 Peace studies, L-39 Social Service, L-40 Sociology, L-41 Statistics, L-42 History, LMG-01 Law (Giurisprudenza). For those who are in possession of a foreign qualification or of a previous degree of title to the D.M. 509/1999, the Commission assesses the possession of knowledge and skills on the basis of the previous career and the appropriateness of the qualification with respect to the expected curricular requirements.
The call for applications for the 2 nd cycle degree in International Relations (RILM) - curriculum: Relazioni Internazionali is also open to students who have not graduated yet only if they have already achieved at least 130 ECTS/CFU by the time the application closes (please refer to the deadlines chart for further information). Moreover, these students must graduate, achieve their B.A./B.Sc. degree and enrol in the 2 nd cycle degree in International Relations (RILM) by the 27 th of December 2018. The Candidate must make sure that he / she possesses the curricular requisites before applying the admission test. Information and/or clarifications to this effect may be requested from scienzepolitiche.vpbo.rilm@unibo.it In addition, Italian candidates, EU candidates, equiparati non-eu candidates with EU equivalent status, and non-eu candidates must have B2 level or above knowledge of English Language (please refer to the deadlines chart on the call for applications). In case the candidates did not upload during the online application a valid B2 level (or above) English language certificate they must sit for an English language exam in Bologna. Please check the deadlines chart for accurate information on dates and venues. N.B. For complete instructions on procedures and requirements please refer to the official call for applications available in Italian on the website of the 2 nd cycle degree in International Relations. CHECKING THE ADEQUACY OF THE PREPARATION Admission to the International Relations course - RILM-RI "International Relations" curriculum is subject to passing a check on the adequacy of personal preparation, which is achieved by obtaining a minimum score awarded to the candidate at the end of the assessment of qualifications including a possible in-depth evaluation of qualifications through an interview (see paragraph. SELECTION PROCEDURE). The verification of the adequacy of the personal preparation is considered passed with the achievement of a score greater than or equal to 45/100 (forty-five / hundredths) in the overall assessment of the admission requirements required according to the methods indicated above. On 15 May 2018 (first selection) and 25 July 2018 (second selection) the final ranking of accepted students will be published on www.studenti.unibo.it A specially appointed examining committee composed of at least three effective and alternate members, chosen from the teaching and research staff belonging to the School of Political Sciences, guarantees the correct performance of the selection test procedures. SELECTION PROCEDURE It is possible to participate in one selection only. Candidates not considered suitable for the first selection cannot apply again to the second. Each selection takes place in two phases: Phase 1: Evaluation of the CV and qualifications (presented during the registration phase) aimed at ascertaining the possession of the curricular requirements, as per Art. 1 of the Academic Regulations of the Degree Program and with the criteria illustrated below. Phase 2 (if any): interview, only for candidates for whom the Commission deems to proceed with a deepening of the evaluation of the enclosed titles in order to verify their actual consistency with the objectives of RILM - Curriculum International Relations.
In the days: 24 April 2018 for the first selection and 29 June, 2018 for the second selection: Candidates with curricular and linguistic requirements considered suitable will be included in the final ranking. Candidates who do not meet the linguistic requirements (English language level B2) must take a test in order to proof the knowledge and linguistic skills required. The English language tests are held on 2 May 2018 (first selection) and 16 July (second selection) at the laboratories of the School of Political Sciences, Strada Maggiore, 45 (see Calendar); Candidates for whom the Commission deems to proceed with a deepening of the evaluation of qualifications in order to verify the effective consistency with the objectives of RILM - Curriculum International Relations ", are required to hold an interview (in Italian); The INTERVIEWS will take place on 9 May 2018 (first selection) and on 17 July 2018 (second selection. DETAILS ON EVALUATION OF ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Phase 1: The evaluation of the curricular and linguistic requirements involves the attribution of a score calculated according to the following criteria: a) Academic merit (weighted average of marks in thirtieths): 40 points The assigned score is calculated according to the following formula: (Weighted average - 18) x 40 / 11.5] 40 points are awarded to all those who have a weighted average of marks equal to or higher than 29.5. A penalty is applied to those who have earned less than 150 credits according to the following formula: [(Weighted average - 18) x 40 / 11.5] - [(150-CFU achieved) x 0.2] b) Congruences of the CFU achieved in the various SSDs: up to 20 points A ¼ point will be awarded up to a maximum of 20 points for each ECTS obtained in the following disciplinary sectors: SPS / 01 POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY SPS / 02 HISTORY OF POLITICAL DOCTRINE SPS / 03 HISTORY OF POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS SPS / 04 POLITICAL SCIENCE SPS / 05 HISTORY AND INSTITUTIONS OF THE AMERICAS SPS / 06 HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SPS / 07 GENERAL SOCIOLOGY SPS / 08 SOCIOLOGY OF CULTURAL AND COMMUNICATIVE PROCESSES
SPS / 09 SOCIOLOGY OF ECONOMIC PROCESSES AND WORK SPS / 10 SOCIOLOGY OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE TERRITORY SPS / 11 SOCIOLOGY OF POLITICAL PHENOMENA SPS / 12 LEGAL SOCIOLOGY, DEVIANZA AND SOCIAL CHANGE SPS / 13 HISTORY AND INSTITUTIONS OF AFRICA SPS / 14 HISTORY AND INSTITUTIONS OF ASIA IUS / 09 INSTITUTIONS OF PUBLIC LAW IUS / 13 INTERNATIONAL LAW IUS / 14 EUROPEAN UNION LAW IUS / 21 COMPARATIVE PUBLIC LAW SECS-P / 01 POLITICAL ECONOMY SECS P / 02 ECONOMIC POLITICS SECS-S / 01 STATISTICS SECS-S / 05 SOCIAL STATISTICS M-STO / 03 HISTORY OF EASTERN EUROPE M-STO / 04 CONTEMPORARY HISTORY c) Other curricular experiences (study periods abroad, additional linguistic certifications, internships, work experience or volunteering, eg foreign internships: 40 points; d) Only for undergraduates: possession of 130 CFU, already acquired. Attention: for the acquisition of the 130 CFU, Transcripts of records acquired during the Erasmus mobility are considered valid, according to the correspondences indicated in the related Learning Agreement. The Commission of selection may contact the candidates for any need related to the evaluation, or to request additions to the submitted documentation. Phase 2: interview if necessary. An interview to deepen the evaluation of candidates qualifications does not give rise to further scoring. During the interviews, the Commission of selection will check the identity of each candidate and verify the correspondence of the personal data contained in the identity document with those communicated by the candidate in the procedure for registration to the selection test. The candidates are therefore reminded to present themselves preferably with the same identity document used in the selection procedure. The Commission of selection, in special and motivated cases, at the request of the candidate, and to encourage the participation of foreign students (in order not to compel them to face additional transfer costs to participate in the selection interview), reserves the right to carry out the interview in a manner
to be determined (without prejudice to the verification of the candidate's identity and the correct execution procedure). A.3 RANKINGS The candidate who possesses the curricular requisites, the knowledge and linguistic skills required and obtains a score greater than or equal to 45/100 is considered suitable and included in the ranking of merit. Failure to reach the minimum score prevents registration in any case. With the same score, priority is given to the younger candidate. Candidates placed on the ranking list can be enrolled until all available positions are exhausted. The ranking will be published on www.studenti.unibo.it on May 15, 2018 (first selection) and July 25, 2018 (second selection) The publication of the rankings on Studenti Online is the only means of legal advertising on the results of the evaluations. CLEARING PROCEDURE IS POSSIBLE ONLY IN THE SECOND SELECTION. PHASE1 - DECLARATION OF INTEREST IN CLEARING PROCEDURE On 5 September 2018 the number of positions still available at the end of the enrolments will be published on www.studenti.unibo.it Starting from that day, and no later than 11 September 2018, all candidates in "Eligible" status placed in the ranking, if interested in the clearing procedure, must: 4. connect to www.studenti.unibo.it and authenticate by entering your username and password; 5. express your interest by clicking on the appropriate button, available in the detail of the admission test only after the publication of the ranking list. The list of candidates admitted after the clearing procedure is published on www.studenti.unibo.it on September 14th 2018. PHASE2 ENROLLMENT From the date of publication of the list, the admitted candidates are required to proceed with the enrollment by 21 September 2018. A4 ENROLMENT: In order to complete the enrolment process, selected candidates shall by 31 May 2018 (first selection) and 28 August 2018 (second selection), - Connect to Studenti Online on the website www.studenti.unibo.it, by using the User ID and password received for the on-line application procedure. - Select Registration/Immatricolazioni, then Second cycle degree programme and finally International Relations Curriculum: Relazioni Internazionali RILM-RI - Fill in the modules with the requested data, print and sign the enrollment form containing the selfcertification of the B.A. or the B.Sc. degree. In case of false declarations punished by Art. 496 of the Italian Penal Code, the candidate loses the right to enroll and any related benefits, together with the right to any reimbursement of the payments made.
Pay the first installment of the annual tuition fee, or the entire annual tuition feel, according to the m It is necessary to bring or send the documents (please see the list below) to Student Registry Office / Segreteria studenti of the School of Political Science, - by registered mail to: Segreteria Studenti Scuola di Scienze Politiche Via Zamboni, 33, 40126, Bologna (BO), Italy; - by e-mail at segspol@unibo.it (please use your institutional e-mail address @studio.unibo.it); - by fax at +390512086228; List of documents to be consigned for enrolment purposes: hard copy of the enrolment form (filled in and signed); 1 photo (passport format and size); recto-verso photocopy of the identity card or passport; receipt for the payment of the enrolment fees (or the first installment of the enrollment fees).ethods indicated at www.studenti.unibo.it. Please keep in mind that all candidates must bring the hard copies of the photo, the original copies of the Diploma Supplement (EU candidates and equiparati non-eu with EU equivalent status that graduated from a EU university) and the Declaration of Value - dichiarazione di valore (non-eu students, and all the other students that are not able to provide with the European Diploma Supplement) to Registry Office / Segreteria studenti of the School of Political Science during the office hours. In addition, non-eu citizens must deliver the photocopy of a valid Permit of Stay ( permesso di soggiorno, that is a temporary residence permit) / Residence Card ( carta di soggiorno ) or the receipt issued by the Post Office confirming that a permit of stay has been applied for; in the latter case, the completion of the enrolment procedure is conditional on the submission of the permit of stay; Students asking for the recognition of previous learning of master level (Second Cycle Degree) shall submit the request form available at http://www.unibo.it/en/teaching/enrolment-transfer-andfinalexamination/enrolling-in-a-second-cycle-degree-programme-italian-qualification?target=futuristudenti Students who obtained an academic qualification from a non-italian University shall submit the documents reported on the University website http://www.unibo.it/en/teaching/enrolmenttransferand-final-examination : the original degree certificate (or an authenticated copy), specifying all the exams passed and the respective results, issued by the University that awarded the qualification, accompanied by an official translation into Italian, legalization (if due) and the declaration of value ( dichiarazione di valore, if due) of the degree, provided by the Italian diplomatic/consulate representative having territorial jurisdiction. The translation into Italian is not necessary if the qualification and certificates of exams are issued in French, English, German, Spanish. If the translation into Italian is due, students can refer to the Italian Tribunale di zona (the local court of law) or to the diplomatic authority in Italy of the country where the degree was awarded. Translations into Italian made abroad by local translators have to be certified by the Italian representative having jurisdiction. For EU students and equiparati non-eu students with EU equivalent status who graduated from a university in a EU country may replace the official translation, legalization and the declaration of value of non-italian degrees and the full transcript of all exams with the original Diploma Supplement issued by the University where the degree was obtained and submit it in original to the Student Registry Office together with the legalized qualification.
N.B. Starting with September, for documents delivery and badge issue and release students must fix an appointment with Student Registry Office / Segreteria studenti of the School of Political Science using the bookings sections on Student Online www.studenti.unibo.it For further information and in case of problems during the enrollment, please contact the Student Registry Office / Segreteria studenti of the School of Political Science. Students enrolled under condition, by December 27, 2018 must prove, by mail to segscpol@unibo.it or by fax to +39 051 / 20.86.228 to the Student Secretariat of Political Sciences, the acquisition of the first level qualification. The Student Registry Office will promptly carry out the appropriate checks. Candidates who do not obtain the title by that date will be immediately excluded from the competition procedure, even if they are usefully placed in the merit ranking lists and already enrolled. CURRICULA: EUROPEAN AFFAIRS, INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, FORECASTING, INNOVATION AND CHANGE, INTERNATIONAL CRIMINOLOGY B1 ADMISSION PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS All candidates must apply during this time-frame: from the 12th of March 2018 (16.00 CET) through the 16th of April 2018 (16.00 CET) from 17th of May 2018 (15.00 CET) through the 18th of June 2018 (15.00 CET) following the procedure below: 1. Connect to Studenti Online on the website www.studenti.unibo.it and create an account clicking on: Se non sei ancora registrato (Not registered) or, if you have already registered, enter your username and password to access the online service and read step 3; 2. Fill in all mandatory fields. Non-Italian students who do not hold an Italian Tax ID ( codice fiscale ) have to click on International students registration and follow the instructions to create an institutional User ID and Password; After the first access it is necessary to create a personal password. It is important to keep in mind one s User ID and Password as they will be always requested to access your personal profile in www.studenti.unibo.it. 3. Click on Entrance exams or requirements check (Prove di ammissione) button. Select Second cycle degree programme (Laurea Magistrale) and click on Next, then select "Concorso Relazioni Internazionali - Curriculum European Affairs or International Affairs or Forecasting Innovation and Change or International Criminology 4. Complete all the steps and upload all the documents requested (the format should be in.pdf for all documents) and pay the call fee, 50.00 (fifty euro). The fee can be paid online by means of a debit and credit card: Visa, Mastercard, Diners, American Express, or in any Unicredit Bank in Italy using the payment code which is automatically generated after the candidate has completed the application. The fee will not be refunded independently of the reasons. N.B. the payment of 50 euros is unique, even if the candidate intends to enrol both in the selection of the curriculum in Italian, and in one of the four curricula in English.
Only candidates who have completed the registration for the selection test and have paid the relative contribution within the terms and according to the methods described above are admitted to the selection test. List of the documents that candidates must upload for the application: 1. Full transcript of all exam (with scores, ECTS/credits and field -SSD) and graduation mark (in case the candidate has already graduated). Italian and EU candidates, as well as equiparati candidates must complete and upload the Self-Certification of their Degree (it must contain the handwritten signature of the candidate). Non-EU candidates residing outside the EU must upload the official certificates (transcript of records) and their sworn translations into Italian or into English. 2. A valid B2 (or above) certificate of English language (issued no more than 2 years prior to the application deadlines): TOEFL - computer-based of at least 213 points; TOEFL - paperbased - of at least 550 points; TOEFL - Internet-based of at least 79 points, IELTS - of at least 6.0 points; Cambridge FCE; Trinity Integrated Skills II; Trinity GESE 8; a B2 level certificate in English released by a University Language Centre; a certificate showing that the B.A. or the B.Sc. was achieved in an English-speaking university; a certificate showing that the B.A. or the B.Sc. was taught entirely in English; having achieved at least 10 ECTS/CFU in SSD L-LIN/12 (English language and English linguistics). 3. Transcript of Records (with scores, ECTS/credits and field -SSD obtained on Erasmus mobility), only for abot to graduate students with 130 ECTS. 4. Curriculum vitae with a handwritten signature; 5. Copy of a valid ID or passport. 6. Copy of stay permit ( permesso di soggiorno ), if the candidate has it already. 7. The Self-Certification of the Curricular Requirements, which must be filled in all its parts and it must have a handwritten signature. 8. Application form for adaptations for candidates with disabilities and candidates with DSA. B2- SELECTION CRITERIA AND EVALUATION: An Admission Committee composed of professors affiliated with the School of Political Science will guarantee the correctness of the admission process. The Admission Committee will check the curricular requirements of all candidates. In order to apply for the admission to the 2 nd cycle degree in International Relations, curricula International Affairs, European Affairs, Forecasting Innovationa and Change, International Criminology, it is necessary to have: A First Cycle Degree from an Italian university among those listed below or an equivalent First Cycle Degree (B.A. or B.Sc.) from a non-italian University which grants access to a Second Cycle Degree (M.A., M.Sc.) in the issuing country. In particular, Italian and foreign qualifications should belong to one of the following disciplinary fields: L-1 Cultural heritage, L-3 Visual arts, music, performing arts and fashion studies, L-5 Philosophy, L-6 Geography, L-10 Humanities, L-11 Modern languages and civilisations, L-12 Linguistic mediation, L-14 Legal services, L-15 Tourism, L-16 Administration and Organisation, L-18 Economics and Business Organisation, L-20 Communication, L-24 Psychology, L-33
Economics, L-36 Political science and international relations, L-37 Peace studies, L-39 Social Service, L-40 Sociology, L-41 Statistics, L-42 History, LMG-01 Law (Giurisprudenza). For those who are in possession of a foreign qualification or of a previous degree of title to the D.M. 509/1999, the Commission assesses and verifies the possession of the knowledge and skills on the basis of the previous career and the appropriateness of the qualification with respect to the expected curricular requirements. The call for applications for the 2 nd cycle degree in International Relations (RILM) - curricula: International Affairs, European Affairs, Forecasting Innovation and Change, International Criminology is also open to students that have not graduated yet only if they have already achieved at least 130 ECTS/CFU by the time the application closes (please refer to the deadlines chart for further information). Moreover, these students must graduate, achieve their B.A./B.Sc. degree and enrol in the 2 nd cycle degree in International Relations (RILM) by the 27 th of December 2018. The Candidate must make sure that he / she possesses the curricular requisites before enrolling in the admission test. Information and / or clarifications to this effect may be requested from scienzepolitiche.vpbo.rilm@unibo.it In addition, Italian candidates, EU candidates, equiparati non-eu candidates with EU equivalent status, and non-eu candidates must have B2 level or above knowledge of English Language (please refer to the deadlines chart on the call for applications). In case the candidates did not upload during the online application a valid B2 level (or above) English language certificate they must sit for an English language exam in Bologna. Please check the deadlines chart for accurate information on dates and venues. N.B. For complete instructions on procedures and requirements please refer to the official call for applications available in Italian on the website of the 2 nd cycle degree in International Relations. CHECKING THE ADEQUACY OF THE PERSONNEL PREPARATION Admission to the International Relations course - RILM-RI "International Relations" Curricula European Affairs, International Affairs, Forecasting Innovation and Change, International Criminology, "is subject to passing a check on the adequacy of personal preparation, which is achieved by obtaining a minimum score awarded to the candidate at the end of the assessment of qualifications including a possible in-depth evaluation of qualifications through an interview ( see paragraph SELECTION PROCEDURE). SELECTION PROCEDURE It is possible to participate in only one selection. Candidates not considered suitable for the first selection cannot apply again to the second. Each selection takes place in two phases: Phase 1: Evaluation of the CV and qualifications (presented during the registration phase) aimed at ascertaining the possession of the curricular requirements, as per Art. 1 of the Academic Regulations of the Degree Program and with the criteria illustrated below. Phase 2 (if any): interview, only for candidates for whom the Commission deems to proceed with a deepening of the evaluation of the enclosed titles in order to verify the actual consistency with the objectives of RILM - Curricula European Affairs, International Affairs, Forecasting Innovationa and Change, International Criminology, ". In the days: 24 April 2018 for the first selection and 29 June, 2018 for the second selection:
Candidates with curricular and linguistic requirements considered suitable will be included in the final ranking. Candidates who do not meet the linguistic requirements (English language level B2) must take a test in order to proof the knowledge and linguistic skills required. The English language tests are held on 2 May 2018 (first selection) and 16 July (second selection) at the laboratories of the School of Political Sciences, Strada Maggiore, 45 (see Calendar); Candidates for whom the Commission deems to proceed with a deepening of the evaluation of qualifications in order to verify the effective consistency with the objectives of RILM - Curriculum International Relations ", are required to hold an interview (in English); The INTERVIEWS will take place on 9 May 2018 (first selection) and on 17 July 2018 (second selection Candidates who have achieved a score equal to or greater than 45/100 are eligible In the days: 24 April 2018 for the first selection and June 29, 2018 for the second selection: on www.studenti.unibo.it the results of the verification of the possession of the curricular requirements and the possession of the linguistic requirement of English level B2 will be published. In particular: Candidates with curricular and linguistic requirements are considered suitable and included in the merit ranking. Candidates who do not meet the linguistic requirements (English language level B2) must take a test in order to proof the knowledge and linguistic skills required. The English language tests are held on 2 May 2018 (first selection) and 16 July (second selection) at the laboratories of the School of Political Sciences, Strada Maggiore, 45 (see Calendar). DETAILS ON EVALUATION OF ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Phase 1: The evaluation of the curricular and linguistic requirements involves the attribution of a score calculated according to the following criteria: a) Academic merit (weighted average of marks in thirtieths): up to 40 points The assigned score is calculated according to the following formula: (Weighted average - 18) x 40 / 11.5] 40 points are awarded to those who have a weighted average of marks equal to or higher than 29.5. A penalty is applied to those who have earned less than 150 credits according to the following formula: [(Weighted average - 18) x 40 / 11.5] - [(150- obtained CFU) x 0.2] b) Congruences of the CFU achieved in the various SSDs: up to 20 points A ¼ point will be awarded up to a maximum of 20 points for each ECTS obtained in the following disciplinary sectors: SPS / 01 POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY
SPS / 02 HISTORY OF POLITICAL DOCTRINE SPS / 03 HISTORY OF POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS SPS / 04 POLITICAL SCIENCE SPS / 05 HISTORY AND INSTITUTIONS OF THE AMERICAS SPS / 06 HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SPS / 07 GENERAL SOCIOLOGY SPS / 08 SOCIOLOGY OF CULTURAL AND COMMUNICATIVE PROCESSES SPS / 09 SOCIOLOGY OF ECONOMIC PROCESSES AND WORK SPS / 10 SOCIOLOGY OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE TERRITORY SPS / 11 SOCIOLOGY OF POLITICAL PHENOMENA SPS / 12 LEGAL SOCIOLOGY, DEVIANZA AND SOCIAL CHANGE SPS / 13 HISTORY AND INSTITUTIONS OF AFRICA SPS / 14 HISTORY AND INSTITUTIONS OF ASIA IUS / 09 INSTITUTIONS OF PUBLIC LAW IUS / 13 INTERNATIONAL LAW IUS / 14 EUROPEAN UNION LAW IUS / 21 COMPARATIVE PUBLIC LAW SECS-P / 01 POLITICAL ECONOMY SECS P / 02 ECONOMIC POLITICS SECS-S / 01 STATISTICS SECS-S / 05 SOCIAL STATISTICS M-STO / 03 HISTORY OF EASTERN EUROPE M-STO / 04 CONTEMPORARY HISTORY c) Other curricular experiences (study period abroad, additional linguistic certifications, internships, work experience or volunteering, eg. Foreign internships): 40 points; d) Only for undergraduates: possession of 130 CFU, already acquired. Attention: for the acquisition of the 130 CFU, Transcripts of records acquired during the Erasmus mobility are considered valid, according to the correspondences indicated in the related Learning Agreement. The Commission of selection may contact candidates for any need related to the evaluation, or to request additional documents. Phase 2: interview if necessary. An interview aiming at deepening the evaluation of candidates qualifications does not give rise to further scoring.