SOCIOLOGIA E MANAGEMENT DEI SERVIZI SOCIALI Degree Programme Profile
Basic Information
Qualification awarded
Master Degree in SOCIOLOGIA E MANAGEMENT DEI SERVIZI SOCIALI
Qualification Type/Level
EHEA Second cycle, EQF level 7
Number of Years/credits
2 years; 120 ECTS
Mode of Study
Full-Time/Part-Time*
*All Degree Programmes are planned and organised for full-time students. It is possible, however (without special arrangements), to proceed through the course of study at one's own pace. This makes it possible, if necessary, to accommodate employment or other non-university activities or obligations.
Name of the Course Director and other contact information
President of the Degree Course Council:
Prof. ANTONIO AIELLO
Email antonio.aiello@unipi.it
Department of DIPARTIMENTO DI SCIENZE POLITICHE
Internationalization Coordinator (CAI):
Prof. Prof. Antonio Aiello
Email antonio.aiello@unipi.it
Language of Teaching
Italian
Admission Requirements
Formal Requirements
Italian First cycle qualification (Bachelor degree or "Laurea") or foreign equivalent in the same or related subject area of Social Work, with possible extra activities when required competencies, are lacking.
Possible assessment prior knowledge and competences
Required knowledge and competences support programmes
Students whose curricula show lacuna will be asked for taking extra first cycle course units before admission.
General Information
Programme Profile
Key Learning Outcomes
Occupational Profile/s of Graduates
Access to further study
The Laurea Magistrale degree - Master Program in Sociology and Management of Social Services (SOCIOLOGIA E MANAGEMENT DEI SERVIZI SOCIALI) allows the graduate to compete also for entry into a Third Cycle programme/doctoral school.
Assessment methods, examination regulations, and grading
Assessment is normally by means of an oral or written examination; in some cases there are intermediate exams during the course; other elements (participation in discussion, written or oral reports, commentary of texts etc. ) are foreseen in specific course units and are described in the Course Unit Profiles.
The grading system for the course units consists of 30 possible points, plus 'lode' (cum laude) in case of excellence. Marks are given by the lecturer based on the performance as ascertained in a public examination by a board of at least two teachers. The main exam sessions are held in June/July; September; and January; students may resit exams**.
Actual grading curves differ in different degree programmes. The University of Pisa provides an ECTS Grading Table, which shows the actual distribution, of the examination and final grades among students for each degree programme, in order to facilitate the comparison with other grading systems. ---> Link to ECTS Grading Table
An overall mark is given on the occasion of the 'Final Exam', when a written research text is presented and discussed. The final overall mark is calculated based on the results of the marks obtained in the single course units and the final exam, and is based on 110 possible points, with the possible further mention of honours ("lode" or cum laude).
**The exam sessions are organised into sessions (the dates vary according to the Department and are published in the Department's academic calendar). In each session there are a certain number of 'appelli' [calls], or dates on which the examination for each course unit may be taken. The 'appelli' are fixed by the teacher. The students choose which of the appelli they wish to respond to. In most cases, it is obligatory to sign up before the specified date.