Course accredited by the National Council of Italian Journalists (CNOG) for the purpose of obtaining professional development credits (CFP).
The programme will enable participants to:
- critically update journalistic knowledge and skills in an international context, with particular focus on the European sphere
- acquire advanced knowledge in key areas of professional innovation, fostering adaptability and resilience
- strengthen skills in analysing and interpreting issues at the core of contemporary public debate in Western societies
- develop the skills needed to address the digital transformation of the journalistic profession and its increasing international engagement
- build competencies in fostering stable and engaging relationships with various forms of connected audiences, enhancing the role of journalistic mediation
- diversify professional skills in relation to institutional environments and communication settings where they can be applied
The master's program is primarily aimed at professional and freelance journalists, as well as anyone interested in entering the field and seeking widely accessible training.
The program addresses:
- the professional challenges arising from global transformations and the digital transition
- the needs of those looking to enter the profession
- all those seeking to advance or enhance their current careers
This multidisciplinary program is designed to meet the new requirements for knowledge and skills emerging from the current transformation of the global context and the journalistic profession. It aims to foster the diversification of professional competencies in relation to the institutional sectors and communication environments where information professionals can develop or strengthen their career paths.
The attainment of the first-level Master’s degree in “Contemporary Journalism” allows for direct admission to the second year of the Master’s degree in International Relations and Development Cooperation (RICS) at the Università per Stranieri di Perugia, provided that the standard entry requirements for the Master's degree are met. Check the requirements on the RICS programme page.
In fact, with the recognition of 42 ECTS credits, a master’s graduate meeting the above requirements who wishes to enrol in the LM will be required to obtain the remaining 78 ECTS credits—including those allocated for the thesis—by passing all outstanding exams, including any first-year exams that have not been recognised.
Bachelor’s degree or pre-reform degree (prior to Ministerial Decree 509/99).
Scientific Director
Borbala Samu
curriculum vitae
Executive Committee
Prof. Borbala Samu, Associate Professor in Modern Language Teaching
Prof. Stefania Scaglione, Associate Professor in Glottology and Linguistics
Dr. Nicoletta Santeusanio – Expert Language Collaborator
Scientific Director
Scientific Committee
Francesco Asdrubali, Full Professor of Environmental Technical Physics (ING-IND/11)
Luca Benedetti, President of the Order of Journalists, Regional Council of Umbria for the 2025-2028 term
Valerio De Cesaris, Full Professor of Contemporary History (M-STO/04)
Maura Marchegiani, Associate Professor of International Law (IUS/13)
Rolando Marini, Full Professor in the field of Sociology of Cultural and Communication Processes GSPS-06/A
Donatella Miliani, professional journalist and writer, Umbria correspondent for Corriere della Sera and deputy editor of the Umbria edition of La Nazione
Paolo Morozzo della Rocca, Full Professor in the field of Private Law GIUR-01/A (formerly IUS/01)
Federico Niglia, Associate Professor of History of International Relations (SSD SPS/06)
Stefania Tusini, Full Professor in Social Sciences Epistemology GSPS-05/A (formerly SPS/07)
First edition A.Y. 2026-2027
Period of implementation
November 2026 – June 2027
Application deadline
15 October 2026, 1:00 PM
Cost
€2,000.00
Delivery mode: online (live lectures on Microsoft Teams)
Attendance: part-time (classes on Fridays and Mondays)
Class times: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm / 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Course period: from 15 October 2026 to 30 June 2027
Total duration: 1,500 hours
Fee: €2,000.00 in three instalments
Participants: minimum 25 - maximum 80
Language: Italian
The course is structured into 8 teaching modules, as indicated below:
Module 1 – New Developments in International Relations GSPS-04/B (formerly SPS/06)
Module 2 – Journalism in the Digital Transition: Risks and Opportunities GSPS-06/A (formerly SPS/08)
Module 3 – Immigration: History, Regulatory Frameworks and Narratives GSPS-05/A (formerly SPS/07)
Module 4 – Sustainability, Green Transition and Circular Economy IIND-07/B (formerly ING-IND/11)
Module 5 – A New Substantial Deontology: Use of Data, AI and Social Responsibility in Journalism IINF-05/A (formerly ING-INF/05)
Module 6 – Science and Culture Communication: Contexts, Practices and Innovation GSPS-06/A (formerly SPS/08)
Module 7 – English for Journalism ANGL-01/C (formerly L-LIN/12)
Module 8 – The European Public Sphere: Politics, Civil Society and Media GSPS-02/A (formerly SPS/04)
The national commission of the CNOG (National Council of the Order of Journalists) has accredited the Master's programme with 6 professional training credits (CFP). The Order itself will grant credits to registered journalists who obtain the qualification.