Degree course in Investigation and security sciences

Course Name

INVESTIGATION AND SECURITY SCIENCES

Course Code

L044

Class (Ministerial code)

L-40

Website

https://www.unipg.it/didattica/offerta-formativa/offerta-formativa-2020-21?idcorso=284&annoregolamento=2020

Field(s) of study

- ISCED Area 03 – Social sciences, journalism and information

Qualification award

- Bachelor Degree

Level of qualification according to the NQF and the EQF

- EHEA First cycle; EQF Level 6 (per le lauree)

Length of programme / number of credits

- 3 years / 180 ECTS

Language of Teaching

- italiano

Mode of study

- in-class

Didactic centre

Narni Piazza G Marzio 9 -Department of Philosophy, Social Sciences and Education

Programme director

Fabio D’Andrea

Access to the course

- open access with assessment of personal competencies

Specific admission requirements

- Formal Requirements Certificate of completion of Italian upper secondary school or equivalent foreign qualification.

Evaluation of specific subject knowledge on entry

Per tutti i corsi di laurea di primo livello e magistrale a ciclo unico inserire: Verification of the knowledge required for the attendance of the course of study through a compulsory evaluation test of indicative and non-selective nature; if the test is not passed, the student will be given additional educational obligations and will be granted with: • alignment courses, • tutoring, • study of additional texts indicated by the course of study. For planned access courses, the admission test is also valid as a test of initial knowledge and additional educational obligations acquisition. Per tutti i corsi di laurea di magistrale biennale inserire: Verification of the possession of the curricular requirements with the methods indicated in the academic regulation of the course of study Per tutti i corsi di laurea inserire: Foreign students are required to take a test to verify their proficiency of the Italian language, except Erasmus Incoming students, Exchange Students and students in mobility as per the Cooperation Agreement

Profile of the programme

The course of study provides theoretical and methodological knowledge in the sociological field for the investigation and for the understanding of social models, with particular reference to the sectors of methodology of social research, sociology, geopolitics and the juridical-political area. The course of study offers cultural preparation and theoretical-practical training that allows to manage and coordinate actions for the protection and security of public and private interests. Interdisciplinary training allows an integrated approach to problems related to the analysis of different contexts. The course provides the methodological knowledge to solve security-related problems, operating in different application sectors.

Programme learning outcomes

The graduate in Investigation and Security Sciences aims to be an expert in investigative systems and citizen security. Graduates of the Programme will be able to demonstrate: - ability for the coordination of management of risk - knowledge of methodology of social research, sociology, criminology, law, psychology - understanding of main social changes related to risk and uncertainty - basic knowledge in sociology, methodology, law, psychology - ability to analyse society and its changes Graduates can effectively understand social changes and carry out the coordination of risk management.

Qualification requirements and regulations

Admission to the final test for the achievement of the qualification will require that the student has acquired all the credits foreseen in the study plan for training activities other than the final test. The final test for the achievement of the qualification is public and consists of the presentation of a thesis work to a special commission. The thesis is an essay written on methodological or theoretical topics. the candidate chooses a theme and explores it, in a methodologically rigorous way, with reference to the state of the art.

Examination regulations and grading scale

Assessment is normally an oral or written exam; in some cases there are intermediate exams during the course; other evaluation elements (seminars, reports, etc.) can be foreseen in specific course units and are described in the Course Unit Profiles.

Obligatory or optional mobility windows

the mobility windows can be used flexibly according to the needs of the individual student. there are possibilities of international mobility (erasmus) at prestigious european universities. thanks to international mobility, students can develop their linguistic and cultural knowledge and skills

Work-based learning

The work-based learning is a period of training in a company or in an institution that allow to create moments of alternation between study and work in the context of training processes, offering to students a direct experience of the world of work. It is very useful and represents an important moment of human and cultural growth.

Occupational profiles of graduates

Given the methodological skills acquired, graduate can be employed in both national and foreign contexts, related to security and risk management. Graduates will be able to be employed: in the organization of events; in the safety of industrial sites; in airports; in ports and strategic centers of communication routes.

Free-choice training activities