Student Representative:Francesca Contef.conte5@studenti.unint.eu
The Master's degree course in Investigation, Crime and International Security – Criminology Curriculum (LM-52) – is designed to train professionals capable of analysing and interpreting complex criminal phenomena in their social, organisational, cognitive, transnational and geopolitical dimensions, providing advanced tools for crime prevention, investigation and counteraction.
The Course places at its core the analysis of criminogenesis, dynamics of deviance, organised crime networks and new forms of technologically mediated criminality. It approaches crime as a structured and adaptive process, grounded in cognitive patterns, symbolic representations and decision-making mechanisms that develop within specific social, economic and political contexts.
The Curriculum integrates criminology, the sociology of deviance, the analysis of cognitive processes underpinning criminal decision-making, criminal law, investigative cooperation and intelligence, enabling students to understand:
- i cognitive and social mechanisms that underpin the formation and reproduction of criminal behaviour;
- the operational and decision-making logics of criminal organisations and illicit economies;
- the relationship between criminality, migration flows, radicalisation and social conflict;
- the impact of digital technologies on cognitive processes, criminal practices and investigative activities.
Particular attention is paid to crime prevention and forecasting strategies, to the analysis of investigative information, the study of decision-making processes under conditions of uncertainty, the use of intelligence techniques in countering criminal activity, and the cognitive governance of risk in security contexts.
The Course is further complemented by laboratory activities aimed at developing applied skills in reading of criminogenic contexts, analysing cognitive biases, assessing risk, preventing recidivism, and managing strategic information in investigative and security settings.
Professional profile and career opportunities
The Course in Investigation, Crime and International Security - Criminology Curriculum (LM-52) – trains graduates capable of analysing criminal phenomena in their social, organisational and decision-making complexity, with attention to both national and transnational contexts.
Graduates emerge as analysts of criminal phenomena and security processes, equipped with solid theoretical and methodological skills in the analysis of criminogenesis, the dynamics of deviance, criminal organisations and new forms of technologically mediated criminality.
The pathway integrates criminology, criminal law, sociology of deviance, and intelligence tools, enabling students to develop skills in risk assessment, the analysis of investigative information, and an understanding of the the impact of digital technologies on criminal phenomena and on prevention and counteraction strategies in both public and private sectors, at national and international levels.
Accreditation and Membership
UNINT is a partner of leading international academic associations that promote the adoption of quality standards of excellence in educational and scientific activities.
Due to its recognised quality requirements in language training, the Department of International Humanities and Social Sciences is among the four Italian members of CIUTI (Conférence Internationale Permanente d'Instituts Universitaires de Traducteurs et Interprètes) and its Master's degree course in Interpreting and Translation (LM-94) is part of the EMT network (European Master's in Translation) promoted by the European Commission. Moreover, UNINT is a member of AACSB – Business Education Alliance and has started the accreditation procedure for its Degree courses in the area of economics and business.
As part of the activities related to quality assurance, since 2021 UNINT has been certified in accordance with the regulation UNI EN ISO 9001: 2015On February 8, 2021, the first certificate was issued, confirmed for 2022 and 2023. In 2024, the new certificate was obtained and on January 30, 2026, the certification was confirmed for the year 2026. UNI EN ISO 9001: 2015 for "Teaching, training, research and third mission activities", attesting to the correct definition and execution of the processes implemented within the University.
Courses
The Master's degree crogram in Investigation, Crime, and International Security – Criminology Curriculum is structured to provide students with a solid and integrated preparation across the main areas of analysis of criminal phenomena, through an interdisciplinary approach that combines criminological, sociological, cognitive and legal perspectives, oriented towards security, investigation and crime prevention. In particular, the pathway explores the following areas:
- Criminology and Theory of Deviance, with particular attention to the processes of criminogenesis, the dynamics of deviant behaviour and the phenomena of social and juvenile deviance;
- Sociology of deviance and criminogenic contexts, aimed at understanding the social, cultural and relational factors that influence the production and reproduction of criminal phenomena, including the relationships between criminality, migration and social exclusion;
- Cognitive and decision-making processes underlying criminal behaviour, with reference to the mechanisms shaping criminal choices, cognitive biases, models of bounded rationality and decision-making under conditions of uncertainty;
- Criminal law and the legal aspects of security, including instruments for the prevention, repression, and treatment of criminality, as well as the foundations of the criminal justice and penitentiary system;
- Intelligence and information analysis, through the study of intelligence strategies and techniques, the analysis of investigative data, and cognitive support for processes decision-making in security contexts;
- Transnational crime and illicit networks, with particular attention to criminal organisations, illicit financial flows and the dynamics of organised crime at the international level;
- Cybercrime and technologically mediated criminality, focusing on the impact of digital technologies on criminal practices, investigative methods, and prevention and counteraction strategies;
- Radicalisation and ideological violence, exmined in their social, cognitive and security dimensions;
- Language skills for security and intelligence, through the study of a second language and English-language modules oriented towards professional contexts in international security.
The pathway is complemented by laboratory activities and applied courses, aimed at developing operational skills in analysing criminogenic contexts, assessing risk, and managing information in investigative and security settings.
Digital skills and laboratories
The LM-52 - Criminology Curriculum training profile is enriched by laboratory activities and modules aimed at developing digital and applied skills closely aligned with the Course's graduate profiles. Specifically, the curriculum includes in-depth thematic laboratories dedicated to security management and intelligence, as well as a laboratory on the metaverse and virtual reality applied to international security and the analysis of criminal phenomena, carried out with the support of state‑of‑the‑art immersive technologies.
Students have the opportunity to acquire additional credits through free participation in the School of Political Sciences organised by the University and in one of the following professional courses on programming and cybersecurity languages:
- Introduction to programming with Python;
- Ethical Hacking and Penetration Test 1 – Kali Linux and Hacking Tools;
- Ethical Hacking and Penetration Test 2 – Python Programming for Hacking;
- Cybersecurity Audit.
Find out more at the following link.
Language training and certifications
Graduates of the Course will develop solid skills related to intercultural communication, thanks to the presence of seven courses taught in English. The curriculum also includes:
- 12 ECTS dedicated to the study of the English language at an advanced level with particular reference to terminology and phraseology used in investigative and judicial cooperation;
- 6 ECTS dedicated to the study of a second foreign language to be chosen among Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and German.
To find out the entry and exit levels of each language course in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR), visit the following link.
The University Language Centre grants new students enrolled for the 2026/2027 academic year (Bachelor’s or Master's degree courses in any of the Degree courses offered by the University) the opportunity to take an international certification examination , at no additional cost, choosing from among the certifications offered through the University’s partnership agreements.
Curriculum
2026/2027 academic year
This page contains information about programmes for students who intend to start their academic career in autumn 2026. The information is up to date at the date of publication, although some changes may be necessary.
You can consult the complete teaching programmes for the last two academic semesters. Potential variations in the programmes are determined by the University's attention to the developments in the subjects studied and the dynamic needs of the labour market.
ECTS
1st year
ECTS
European Security and Defence Policies (taught in English)
The course delves into European security policies, addressing issues such as cooperation between member states, crisis management and international dynamics, training students to understand the context of contemporary European security.
10
English for Intelligence (taught in English)
Group A: The course delves into knowledge of morphosyntactic structures of the English language, focusing on the specific contexts of social sciences. Furthermore, it expands the understanding of the sociocultural aspects of English-speaking societies.
Group B: The course aims to enhance English language skills in the geopolitical and intelligence fields with a focus on oral and written comprehension, with the aim of reading and understanding geopolitical and intelligence texts, developing writing skills in related contexts.
8
History of International Relations or
Conflict Theories
Conflict Theories
History of International Relations
The course provides advanced knowledge and interpretative tools to understand the impact of political, ideological, economic and cultural factors in the evolution of contemporary international politics, delving into the historical dynamics of international relations and geopolitics.
Conflict Studies
The course aims to provide students with the necessary tools to deal with historiographical texts, developing the ability to read contemporary national and international political phenomena independently and critically.
8
Crime and Migration
The course explores the meeting points between crime and migration, offering an in-depth understanding of social dynamics through critical training and analysis of phenomena, promoting awareness and skills in addressing the challenges related to crime and migration.
8
Cybercrime, cybersecurity and intelligence (delivered via e-learning)
The course aims to provide advanced skills to understand, prevent and manage digital threats, addressing issues related to cybersecurity, cyber intelligence and online crime.
8
Deviance theory and Criminogenesis
The course explores the analysis of deviant behaviours and aims to make students understand criminological theories and the application of methodologies to analyse social deviance.
8
Deviant Behavior of Political and Religious Movements (taught in English)
The course explores the deviant behaviours of contemporary political and religious movements, focusing on Europe and Italy, providing fundamental notions on extremist and radical phenomena, analysing the interaction between techno-scientific development, the role of the media, and geopolitical agenda.
8
2nd year
Second language (to be chosen among Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and German)
Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian
The course aims to develop linguistic proficiency for everyday situations (A2+/B1-), exploring the different linguistic dimensions with a contrastive approach for in-depth understanding.
French, Portuguese, Spanish
The course aims to achieve linguistic proficiency (B2-/B2) for everyday situations and explores the dimensions of the language (phonetics, morphology, syntax, pragmatics) with a contrastive approach.
English
The course focuses on the development of daily use linguistic skills at a B2-/B2 level, exploring the dimensions of the language (phonetics, morphology, syntax) also with a contrastive approach for in-depth understanding.
German
The course aims to develop linguistic proficiency for everyday situations (B1+/B2-), exploring the different linguistic dimensions with a contrastive approach for in-depth understanding.
6
Strategies and techniques for intelligence
The course provides theoretical and practical knowledge of intelligence and the methodologies for gathering, analyzing, and evaluating information, as well as infiltration, exfiltration, and counter-intelligence techniques.
8
Control of transnational financial flows and migration smuggling or
Cybersecurity Risk Assessment (taught in English) (delivered via e-learning)
Cybersecurity Risk Assessment (taught in English) (delivered via e-learning)
Control of transnational financial flows and migration smuggling
The course focuses on money laundering, financial/transnational flows control and migration smuggling. It aims to provide essential notions and analyse application aspects to orient yourself in substantive and operational law.
Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
The course provides theoretical and methodological tools for conceptual analysis and risk assessment in cybersecurity. The course explores the main methodologies for threat identification, vulnerability assessment, and cyber risk management in public and private contexts. Special attention is paid to incident prevention, mitigation strategies, and response to cyber events, as well as the integration of risk assessment into strategic and institutional decision-making processes.
8
Sociology of educational contexts
The course explores the sociology of educational contexts in depth, focusing on the social and cultural dynamics in educational institutions. Sociological theories applied to the educational context are examined, with particular attention to socialisation processes and the inequalities in this context.
8
Juvenile deviance and educational rehabilitation contexts
The course, after an in-depth examination of juvenile deviance, offers a detailed analysis of the main educational rehabilitation contexts.
8
8 CFU freely chosen by the student
(Recommended)
Cognitive psychology and communication strategies or
Educational psychology and personal development
Educational psychology and personal development
Cognitive psychology and communication strategies
The course aims to explore the main cognitive processes, including language and communication in general.
Educational Psychology and Personal Development
The course delves into the psychology of education and individual development, exploring educational theories and practices. The objective is to train professionals able to understand and promote psychological development in educational contexts, analysing the environmental factors that influence the learning process.
8
Other activities
Internship or Laboratory on Penitentiary Law and Crime Forecasting
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Final test
12
Those students enrolled in the Master's degree course in Investigation, Crime and International Security (LM-52) have the opportunity, during the entire study cycle, to participate in one of the following professional courses entirely free of charge:
- Introduction to programming with Python;
- Ethical Hacking and Penetration Test 1 – Kali Linux and Hacking Tools;
- Ethical Hacking and Penetration Test 2 – Python Programming for Hacking;
- Cybersecurity Audit.
Find out more at the following link.
Curriculum Compilation Guide
At the beginning of the academic year, the University organises dedicated sessions to guide students through the completion of their curricula. During these sessions, which involve faculty, the Orientation Office, and the Student Secretariat, studetns receive technical instructions on how to complete their curriculum, as well as general information regarding the training offer and the awarding of credits.
Study Abroad Experiences and Internships
Given the University's strong international outlook, UNINT's Degree courses offer students the opportunity to spend a period abroad for study or internship purposes, thanks to a network of over 100 international agreements with European and non-European universities. The University also has around 700 active agreements for internships and work placements with public and private institutions in Italy and abroad.
Framework agreements
The Università degli Studi Internazionali di Roma – UNINT Auticon has signed a memorandum of understanding with Auticon, which provides, starting in the 2026/2027 academic year, for the activation of curricular and extracurricular internships for students and graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science, International Security, and Crime (L-36) and the master's degree program in Investigation, Crime, and International Security (LM-52) diagnosed with autism, aimed at entering the workforce. Upon completion of the internship, Auticon undertakes to evaluate, where possible, the continuation of the relationship through hiring or other forms of professional collaboration consistent with the skills acquired. The memorandum promotes neurodiversity in the workplace as an effective model for promoting the social and occupational inclusion of neurodivergent individuals.
The collaboration between UNINT and Auticon also aims to promote the dissemination of inclusive best practices and contribute to the construction of a business and academic environment based on the principles of equity, sustainability, and social responsibility, with positive economic and social impacts.

Admission requirements, verification of initial preparation and pre-courses
Admission requirements to the Master's degree course in Investigation, Crime and International Security (LM-52) are possession of one of the following qualifications: Bachelor's degree or university diploma or other qualification obtained abroad, recognised as suitable according to current legislation, in the following degree classes pursuant to Ministerial Decree 270/04: L-5; L-6; L-8; L-10; L-11; L-12; L-14; L-16; L-18; L-19; L-20; L-24; L-31; L-33; L-36; L-37; L-39; L-40; L-41; L-42; LMG/01; DS/1; L/DS. The degree classes pursuant to DM 509/99 are equivalent to the classes pursuant to DM 270/04 listed, pursuant to the Interministerial Decree of 9 July 2009.
For graduates of other classes, admission is conditional on possession of the curricular requirements defined within the Degree course's academic regulations.
For the purposes of enrolment, an interview is required with a commission of teachers in order to verify initial preparation and the adequacy of the curricular requirements.
For the academic year 2026/2027 the test will take place remotely on the following dates:
20 February 2026 | 3:00 pm
8 May 2026 | 3:00 pm
22 July 2026 | 3:00 pm
17 September 2026 | 3:00 pm
16 October 2026 | 3:00 pm
30 October 2026 | 3:00 pm
To enrol in the Degree course, it will be necessary to verify that you meet the requirements.
Pre-courses
In order to support the start and management of studies, pre-courses in fundamentals of law, fundamentals of geopolitics and fundamentals of criminal law are available before the start of lectures. Participation in the pre-courses is optional and not binding for the purposes of enrolment.
Tuition fee, scholarships and financial aids
Università degli Studi Internazionali di Roma - UNINT provides for a banded tuition fee system that rewards scholastic and university merit as well as scholarships linked to talent and social and civil commitment for high school graduates, students about to graduate and graduates.
To find out about the tuition fees, scholarships and financial aids.
Furthermore, students wishing to enrol can, as would be the case by enrolling at a State University, access the ‘Right to Study’ Call for Applications, through which DiSCo (regional body for the right to education and knowledge) and Regione Lazio provide benefits and services to university students to guarantee the right to study in accordance with Article 34 of the Italian Constitution, which enshrines the principle of equal educational opportunities.
By participating in the call for applications, it is possible to access scholarships and receive financial support to cover university costs.
The services offered also include accommodation in student residences, and subsidised access to the canteen with meals at reduced costs. International mobility grants are also provided to support students during periods of study or internship abroad, thus facilitating international educational experiences.
The call for application is published every year on the website http://www.laziodisco.it/.
For further information, please consult the Valid identity document and contact the relevant office whose contact details are given below.
Contacts Right to study
Sonia Fronte
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
E-mail: dirittoallostudio@unint.eu
Tel (+39) 06.510.777.296
UNINT Accommodation agreements
Università degli Studi Internazionali di Roma – UNINT has entered into agreements with various residential facilities and specialised platforms in order to facilitate students' access to housing solutions at advantageous conditions.
Detailed information on affiliated facilities and benefits are available in the dedicated section on the University's website.
Course of Study Steering Committee
- Alessandro De Nisco, Director of UNINT Department of International Humanities and Social Sciences
- Giacomo Aiello, State Attorney
- Antonino Albanese, Istituto San Pio V Councillor
- Adele Colombani, Business Analyst
- Marco Minniti, President of Fondazione Med-Or, former Minister of the Interior
