Degree Programme accredited by the National Council of Italian Journalists (CNOG) for the acquisition of professional training credits (CFP).
The programme will enable participants to:
- critically update their knowledge and skills in journalism within an international context, with particular attention to the European sphere
- acquire advanced knowledge in the main thematic areas of professional innovation, developing adaptability and resilience
- strengthen their ability to analyse and interpret issues at the forefront of public debate in contemporary Western societies
- gain the skills required to address the digital transformation of journalism and its increasing international projection
- develop expertise in building stable and engaging relationships with various forms of connected audiences, enhancing the role of journalistic mediation
- diversify professional competencies in relation to the institutional fields and communication environments in which they may be applied
The Master's programme is primarily aimed at professional journalists and contributors, as well as anyone who wishes to enter the profession and feels the need for comprehensive training.
The programme addresses:
- the professional challenges associated with global transformations and the digital transition
- the needs of those seeking entry into the profession
- all those seeking to advance and enhance their current careers
This multidisciplinary pathway aims to meet emerging needs for the acquisition of knowledge and skills driven by the ongoing transformation of the global context and the journalistic profession, supporting the diversification of professional expertise in relation to the institutional settings and communication environments in which media professionals can develop or consolidate their career trajectories.
The award of the first-level master’s degree in “Contemporary Journalism” allows for direct admission to the second year of the Master’s Degree Programme in International Relations and Development Cooperation (RICS) at the Università per Stranieri di Perugia, provided that the entry requirements for the Master’s Degree Programme are met. Check the requirements on the RICS programme page.
Specifically, following the recognition of 42 ECTS credits, master’s participants who meet the requirements and wish to enrol in the Master's Degree Programme must obtain the remaining 78 ECTS credits required for graduation, including those allocated for the dissertation, by passing all outstanding exams, including those from the first year.
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 period 2025–2028
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, Umbrian correspondent for Corriere della Sera and deputy editor of the Umbria edition of La Nazione
Paolo Morozzo della Rocca, Full Professor in 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
October 2026 – June 2027
Application deadline
17 September 2026, 1:00 pm
Cost
€2,000.00
Delivery mode: online (synchronous classes via Microsoft Teams)
Commitment: part-time (classes on Fridays and Mondays)
Class schedule: 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 in three instalments
Participants: minimum 25 - maximum 80
Language: Italian
The course is organised into 8 teaching blocks, as indicated below:
Module 1 – New Frameworks 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 Substantive Code of Ethics: Data Usage, AI and the Social Responsibility of 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 awarded the master’s programme 6 professional training credits (CFP), which may be claimed by journalists registered with the Order upon successful completion of the programme.