Master in Criminology, International Laws & Human Rights

A passion for justice and a commitment for a global impact.

This Master is ideal for candidates who aspire to
pursue successful careers in the realms of criminology, international laws, and human rights – exploring international legal environments, understanding the fight against organized crime, and advocating for justice and human rights. The program seeks to provide a complete and multidisciplinary understanding of this dynamic interplay and to present case studies selected by experts in the fields (accredited Instructors) to
boost the candidates’ academic active skills and their understanding of today’s criminological environment.

Upon completion of the Master, graduates will have received academic and professionalizing guidance from esteemed instructors, as well as a unique hybridization of legal, criminological, psychological, and civil skills that will boost their international curricular and professional opportunities.

Language of Instruction

English

Duration & Credits

1 Full Academic Year
(6-10 months)
60 ECTS

Start & Location

October or
February / March

Florence – Mantua – Turin

Tuition & Fees

€ 7.000,00
€ 8.200,00 EF*
*Executive Formula

Courses

Criminal & Detention Law

6 Credits

Introduction to Criminal Law Introduction to Detention Law

Sociology of Crime

6 Credits

Sociology of Deviance Sociology of Organized Crime

Psychology & Forensics

6 Credits

Social Psychology
Investigation Psychology & Forensics

Criminology

6 Credits

Investigation Criminology Forensic Criminology

Investigation Methodologies

6 Credits

Crime Scene Analysis Investigation Techniques

International & Diplomatic Law

6 Credits

Introduction to International Law Introduction to Diplomatic Law

Human Rights & Peace Studies

6 UGS Credits

International Protection of Human Rights Peacekeeping, Peacebuilding & Conflict Resolution

International Relations & Global Leadership

6 UGS Credits

International Organizations Global Governance

Thesis

6 Credits

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
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.

3) ID and CV

Executive formula:

Candidates seeking a Master Executive will complete an additional 150-hour internship component at a selected professional partner.

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:

criminology@unicollege.eu