Advanced Diploma in Geography, Conflict Resolution & Human Rights

Navigate geopolitical theories, promote mediation, and safeguard human rights.

The Advanced Diploma in Human Rights, Peace Studies
& Recuperative Sociology is a program designed for individuals who are passionate about advancing social justice, promoting peace, and contributing to the healing of communities affected by conflict. This comprehensive diploma integrates human rights principles, peace studies, and the transformative field of recuperative sociology

to empower participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the complex challenges faced by societies in turmoil.

Graduates of the Advanced Diploma are suited for careers in international organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), peacebuilding initiatives, human rights advocacy, and social rehabilitation programs. This program equips individuals to become agents of positive change, addressing societal challenges with a holistic understanding of human rights and peace dynamics.

Language of Instruction

English

Duration & Credits

1 Semester
(3-6 months)
30 ECTS

Start & Location

October or
February / March

Florence – Mantua – Turin

Tuition & Fees

€ 4.000,00

Courses

Sociology of Crime

6 Credits

Sociology of Crime
Sociology of Organized Crime

Intercultural Tourism & Geography

6 Credits

Urban Geography Geography of Tourism

Human Rights & Peace Studies

6 Credits

International Protection of Human Rights Peacekeeping, Peacebuilding & Conflict Resolution

Analysis of International Geopolitics

6 Credits

International Organizations Global Governance

International Strategies for Economic Development

6 Credits

Introduction to International Economics International Development Strategies

Additional Components

Introduction to the Italian language English language
Professional education
Diversity & Inclusion, Leadership, and Ethics

Further Information:

Attendance:

Full-time and mandatory (minimum 75% of attendance)

Eligibility and requirements:

1) BA (completed or to be completed within 6 months) in, preferably:

– Criminology
– Psychology
– Social Science
– Anthropology
– Sociology
– Political Science
– International Relations

NB: candidates holding a BA from a different area and/ or specialization can still (conditionally) apply. UGS admission staff will consider candidacies on a case-by- case basis.

2) English proficiency level, B2 or above (validated
via official certificate (Cambridge, IELTS, TOEFL, OTE, LanguageCert or equivalent upon approval). Candidates who do not hold a valid certificate will be assessed, via interview, by qualified Unicollege language instructors + second language requirements, see the Language of Instruction section for further details.

3) ID and CV

Payments:

Fees can be paid either fully (one transaction) or in installments – for the latter option, candidates should email administration@unicollege.eu for a customized plan prior to enrollment.

Scholarships:

The Unicollege Graduate School proudly assigns scholarships for merit (i.e., BA holders with cum laude degrees) and to candidates from proven disadvantaged backgrounds. See the list of scholarship in the dedicated section to apply.

Selected global professional partners:

Procura della Repubblica di Firenze
(Florence’s High Court of Justice)
Tribunale dei Minori
(Florence Juvenile Court)
Tribunale di Firenze, Lucca, Mantova and Udine (Florence, Lucca, Mantova, and Udine’s Courts of Justice) Istituto Comprensivo di Goito (Goito’s Detention Center)
Associazione Volontariato Penitenziario C.I.A.O. (Recuperative post-Detention Center)

Info, enrollment & inquiries:

geopolitics@unicollege.eu