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The Degree course in Political Science, International Security and Crime - Cybersecurity Curriculum (L-36) addresses the growing need for highly qualified professionals in the field of security and in particular in cybersecurity and its governance in order to prevent and deal with cyber attacks and breaches and more generally to ensure the protection of sensitive data and information in companies and public administrations.
The demand for cybersecurity specialists is rising rapidly, due to the increase of threats related to the use of digital technologies, the international situation and the lack of "cyberskills": in particular, data from the European Union's Eurobarometer show that, although 71% of companies consider cybersecurity a strategic priority, more than half of them encounter difficulties in recruiting suitable professional profiles due to the lack of qualified personnel. Consequently, despite an estimate of approximately 5,5 million professionals already working in the field of cybersecurity worldwide, there is a need for a further 3,9 million professionals, of which about 100 thousand in Italy.
The Course is designed on the basis of the ENISA (EU Agency for Cybersecurity) Skills Framework, where, also in support of universities, the framework of skills required in the European context to strengthen cybersecurity in the European Union is outlined. Cosequently, the curriculum is characterised by an innovative multidisciplinary approach aimed at providing students with a transversal knowledge of the main challenges related to cybersecurity, international security and fight against crime, whose cyber, legal, managerial and sociological profiles are explored in depth, as well as their framing in the international geopolitical context.
Students will also acquire basic digital skills has always been solid language training by studying two foreign languages to be chosen among the nine offered by the University.
Thanks to UNINT's innovative teaching formula, students can attend both in-presence and live-stream lectures through the UNINT Everywhere platform.
Given the innovative nature of the course, the Course provides access to a limited number of students for a maximum of 60 through a test to verify basic knowledge.
Professional profile and career opportunities
The Degree course in The degree course in Political Science, International Security and Crime - Cybersecurity Curriculum enables the acquisition of skills suitable both for direct access to the world of work and for the pursuit of master's studies, particularly in the field of international relations.
The professional profile of the graduate is that of the cyber legal, policy and compliance officer, that is, a management figure, internal or external to an organisation, capable of:
- defining, communicating and coordinating security and cybersecurity visions, strategies, policies and procedures in public and private contexts, aligning them with the organisation's objectives;
- analysing vulnerability profiles of internal information systems, recognise cyber threats and monitor tactics, techniques and procedures used in cyber attacks;
- devising and implementing response strategies to deal with external attacks, minimise risks and mitigate the consequences on sensitive data and information;
- defining structured methods and techniques to investigate, monitor and counter cybercrime, supporting forensic activity and the competent authorities;
- ensuring compliance of data protection procedures with national and international regulatory requirements, promoting adherence to security standards and frameworks;
- supporting technical development through integration, testing, implementation, maintenance, monitoring and updating of cybersecurity solutions;
- designing e promoting programs of training and awarness programmes on cybersecurity issues, contributing to the dissemination of a security culture;
- conducting analysis and research aimed at innovation in the cybersecurity sector and the enhancement of professional skills in the cybersecurity field (cyberskills).
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 EMT (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.
Finally, in the field of quality assurance-related activities, since 2021 UNINT has been certified in accordance with 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 training pathway of the Degree course in Political Science, International Security and Crime - Cybersecurity Curriculum is structured in such a way as to provide solid knowledge of the following topics over the three years of study:
- le cybersecurity technology and IT solutions, through the acquisition of digital techniques and tools used in strategies to combat cyber threats and more generally in securing the internal systems of companies and administrations;
- i Legal foundations of cybersecurity, thanks to the study of national and European regulations on cybersecurity and the discipline regarding compliance requirements and good practices for combating cyber threats;
- the evolution of the geopolitical scenario, by examining the role of the various global actors operating in the cyber world and analyzing their goals and strategic choices;
- Investigation techniques and criminal profiles of cybersecurity, through the deepening of the investigation procedures for cyber crimes and of the regulatory systems that are the basis of the structures for contrasting cyber dangers;
- i training methods and the sociological foundations of security, thanks to the in-depth study, especially in light of technological transformations, of the methods of training, awareness and education in cyber culture and cyberskills.
Digital skills, laboratories and soft skills
The professional profiles of our degree courses are enhanced by the presence of courses aimed at the acquisition of transversal skills (soft skills) and laboratories focused on digital skills functional to cybersecurity: a laboratory course on elements of computer science and cybersecurity, a laboratory on IT security, social network and privacy and laboratory of assessment of cybersecurity infrastructure and web reputation (in English). Students can also choose to attend a laboratory on virtual and augmented reality (delivered with the aid of state-of-the-art headsets) as an alternative to an internship.
Finally, in order to develop further skills in the field of programming and cybersecurity languages, students enrolled in the Course have the opportunity to attend one of the following courses free of charge throughout their studies:
- 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.
Language training and certifications
Graduates of the Degree course will develop solid intercultural communication skills thanks to the possible in-depth study of one of the following languages: English, French, Spanish or 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 academic year 2025/2026 (Bachelor’s or Master's degree courses in any of the degree courses offered by the University) the possibility of taking, at no extra cost, an international certification examination to choose from the certifications offered in agreement with the University: CAMBRIDGE, CAPLE, DELE, DELF/DALF, TOEFL iBT and TORFL.
Curriculum
academic year 2025/2026
This page contains information about programmes for students who intend to start their academic career in autumn 2024. 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 world of work.
ECTS
1st year
ECTS
Law, public space and new threats
The course aims to offer the student the fundamental elements relating to the study of the Italian constitutional system and its place in an international legal context, also having regard to internal and external threats and the tools for their prevention and contrast.
8
Main geopolitical challenges in the contemporary age or
Elements of international politics
Elements of international politics
Main geopolitical challenges in the contemporary age
The course explores an exhaustive framework of reference of the most important challenges, from the environmental one, to the energy one, from the precariousness of the balance of power between the main players on the global geopolitical scene, to demographic imbalances, to the dizzying evolution of technologies.
Elements of international politics
The course explores the historical evolution of the doctrines of power and European institutions, analyzing the connection between revolutionary phenomena and constitutionalism since the 17th century. Through a comparative and critical approach, students develop analytical skills, independent judgment and communication skills, applying historical concepts to understand contemporary political dynamics.
6
Elements of Computer science and Cybersecurity
The course analyses the fundamental notions of information technology and its application in terms of cybersecurity, from the peculiar perspective of in-depth study of security tools for the prevention of cyber threats.
10
Institutes of Theoretical and Technical Philosophy
The course aims to deepen scientific activity in the fields that elaborate the reasons for philosophical research through critical comparison with other cultural experiences. The theoretical foundations of philosophy will be explored, addressing topics such as epistemology, ontology and logic.
6
General sociology
The course covers the theoretical, historical and methodological preparatory work for social research, the epistemological boundaries of sociology, the technical-methodological tools and techniques for the analysis of micro and macro sociological processes.
8
Cyber ​​risk and data breach: risk analysis and management and corporate compliance
The course covers the management of data breaches due to aggressive hacking, the protocols for managing procedural and reputational emergencies, prevention activities and compliance with procedures and behaviours.
6
1 course to be chosen among
French language I (basic course)
French language I (intermediate course)
Spanish language I (basic course)
Spanish language I (intermediate course)
German language I
English for Political Science
French language I (basic course)
French language I (intermediate course)
Spanish language I (basic course)
Spanish language I (intermediate course)
German language I
English for Political Science
Language I – Basic course (French, Spanish, German)
The course aims to bring students to a general mastery of the language that enables them to move easily in all non-specialist situations of everyday life, observing the functioning mechanisms of the language in its different dimensions.
Language I – Intermediate course (French, Spanish)
The course aims to bring students to a general mastery of the language that enables them to move easily in all non-specialist situations of everyday life with the aim of observing the functioning mechanisms of the language in its different dimensions.
English for Political Science
The course aims to bring students to a general mastery of the language that allows them to move easily in all non-specialist situations of daily life with an approximation to the specialist language in the political sector.
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Soft skills (1 to be chosen among Institutional communication, Leadership, Public Speaking, Team Building)
Institutional Communication
The course aims to provide students with strategies and tools to effectively manage communication in institutional contexts, developing skills in strategic communication, reputation management and public relations.
Leadership
The course develops leadership skills, focusing on management strategies, decision-making skills and effective communication, with the aim of training resilient and influential leaders.
Public speaking
The course aims to perfect students' communication skills, emphasising effective preparation and presentation, addressing topics such as speech structure, audience management and improving oratory skills.
Team Building
The course aims to enhance students' collaboration and communication skills, focusing on practical activities to develop effective group dynamics, leadership and resilience.
2
2nd year
International relations and post-modern wars
The object of the course is the study of the relationships between state and non-state actors in international relations, with regard to treaties, political relations, European integration and threats that undermine the balance of international peace.
10
Cyber ​​risk communication techniques
The course explores cyber risk and its optimal communication methods starting from the analysis of the difference between actual and potential impact, the construction of a control activity based on actual impact and communication techniques.
6
Sociology of cybercrime
The course covers the three-pronged approach - legal, sociological and IT - to the phenomenon of the criminal use of digital technologies, to the expressiveness of new types of crime, to the difference between cybercrimes and computer crime, to prevention and training strategies.
8
Economics of IT security
The course aims to provide students with elements of scientific evaluation with regard to the economics of IT security, in the awareness that the sector of IT security represents an important segment of the digital economy.
6
IT security between ethics and politics: the challenges of artificial intelligence and the metaverse
The course aims to provide students with cognitive tools to discern the extent of the challenges posed by AI and the Metaverse, also in light of the ethical limits that must assist the use of big data within a framework of consistency with constitutional principles.
6
Cybersecurity policies in the EU
The course aims to offer a comprehensive framework of comparative and European Union law on responses in terms of coordinated cybersecurity policy actions, establishing security and notification requirements for operators of essential services, digital service providers.
8
Laboratory of Assessment of Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Web Reputation (taught in English) or
Laboratory on IT security, Social network and Privacy
Laboratory on IT security, Social network and Privacy
Laboratory of assessment of cybersecurity infrastructure and web reputation
The laboratory focuses on the assessment and analysis of the cybersecurity infrastructure and web reputation of online systems, networks and platforms, with the aim of gaining practical experience in evaluating and enhancing the cybersecurity posture of online organizations and entities.
Laboratory on IT security, Social network and Privacy
The laboratory focuses on understanding and applying IT security practices in social network contexts in order to acquire specific skills in IT security and privacy.
6
Second language (to be chosen among Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese, English, 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
3rd year
Sociology of security in organisations: planning training programmes and awareness raising techniques
The course aims to deepen the fundamental concepts relating to the main theories developed by the sociology of security and the sociology of organisation and to offer the keys to understanding the structural characteristics and processes relating to ITsecurity.
6
Data protection and Privacy
The course provides the student with an awareness of the fundamental right to privacy and its declination in terms of national and international law, with particular reference to the telematic space.
8
IT law and the national regulatory framework
The course analyses Italian positive law relating to information technology, starting with constitutional principles, the legislation transposing European regulations, and the national legislative interventions.
8
Cybercrime in criminal law
The course provides students with an overview of the main legal resources aimed at identifying, countering and neutralising crimes linked to the telematic space, mainly with regard to the Italian legal system, with elements of EU law.
6
Security Strategies and Cyberspace or
Comparative policies in cybersecurity
Comparative policies in cybersecurity
Security strategies and cyber space
The course aims to provide the student with adequate knowledge on tools to prevent and counteract hacking, risk assessment and risk management in the cyber space. These involve measures and policies aimed at protecting computer systems, networks and cryptographic infrastructures from cyber threats.
8
Comparative cybersecurity legislation or
Cyber ​​Legal Policy
Cyber ​​Legal Policy
Comparative cybersecurity legislation
The course focuses on the analysis of laws and regulations adopted by different countries to address cybersecurity challenges, analysing specific regulations to protect their digital infrastructures and prevent cyber attacks.
Cyber ​​Legal Policy
The course aims to analyse the legal aspects pertaining to the sphere of security in the contemporary context, taking into accountthe transformation of risk due to the use of the web in every aspect of human activity.
8
12 free-choice ECTS
Recommended courses
Cybercrime: elements of profiling or
Digital Forensic Investigation or
Political theory
Cybercrime: elements of profiling or
Digital Forensic Investigation or
Political theory
Cybercrime: elements of profiling
The course focuses on profiling in the context of cybersecurity and involves the collection and analysis of data and online behaviour to identify the characteristics, patterns and motivations of individuals involved in criminal activity.
Digital Forensic Investigation
The course provides the student with the fundamental elements of computer forensics which deals with the processing of digital data of any kind for the purpose of detecting computer evidence useful for investigative activities.
Political theory
The course focuses on the commented reading of a classic of political theory from antiquity to the present. The reference text of the course will be Plato's "Republic", in which the main motifs of Platonic thought converge: ethics, politics, epistemology, metaphysics, anthropology, mythology, aesthetics. The project for the re-founding of man and politics takes shape through an unprejudiced investigation around justice, which is conducted both from an ethical-individual point of view and from a political-community perspective.
6 + 6
Internship or
Laboratory on Virtual and augmented reality
Laboratory on Virtual and augmented reality
Laboratory on Virtual and augmented reality
The laboratory, which is delivered with the aid of state-of-the-art headsets, aims to introduce students to the use of virtual and augmented reality technologies, in order to understand their operating principles and how to design immersive virtual environments and experiences in various sectors.
6
Other activities
Final test
4
Students enrolled in the degree course in Political Science, International Security and Crime – Cybersecurity (L-36) have the opportunity to participate free of charge during the entire study cycle in one of the following professional courses:
- 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.
Study and internship experiences abroad
Given the strong international vocation of the University, UNINT's degree courses offer students the opportunity to spend a period abroad for study or internship purposes thanks to the network of over 100 international agreements stipulated with European and non-European universities.
The University also has over 700 active agreements for internships and placements at public and private sector institutions in Italy and abroad.
Requirements, access methods and pre-courses
Admission to the Course is limited to a maximum of 60 students and is subject to possession of a five-year secondary school diploma, another qualification obtained abroad recognised as suitable or another diploma giving access to university courses in accordance with current legislation.
There is also an initial preparation test consisting of 30 single/multiple choice questions aimed at assessing basic knowledge of logic (10 questions), general culture (10 questions) and English language level (10 questions).
For the academic year 2025/2026 the test will take place in-presence and remotelyon the following dates:
- 26 February | 2:30 pm
- 5 May | 2:30 pm
- 18 July | 11:00 am
- 17 September | 11:00 am
From January 2025, a simulation of the test questions will be available.
Pre-courses
In order to support the start and management of studies, pre-courses on the fundamentals of law, geopolitics and criminal law are available before the start of classes.
Participation in the preliminary course is optional and does not presuppose pre-registration or registration for the Degree Course.
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 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
Course of Study Steering Committee
- Marco Romano, President of UNINT Bachelor's degree course in Political Science, International Security and Crime (L-36)
- Alessandro De Nisco, Director of UNINT Department of International Humanities and Social Sciences
- James Aiello, State Attorney
- Antonino Albanese, Istituto San Pio V Councillor
- Marco Minniti, President of Fondazione Med-Or, former Minister of the Interior
