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Government, Administration and Politics
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Luiss Guido Carli
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The Course at a Glance

The Master's Degree in Government, Administration and Politics has an interdisciplinary DNA and offers an integrated view of politics as an interaction between society and institutions, training people capable of analysing politics and managing and implementing public policies. In fact, this programme offers a unique combination of theoretical knowledge and concrete operational tools to face the challenges of governance and administration in an increasingly complex reality. A distinctive element is the practical, application-oriented approach to knowledge, thanks to workshops developed in collaboration with public institutions and companies. Students will learn how society formulates its questions and how politics processes them to produce policies, and will develop analytical and management skills.

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Course programme and curriculum

The Master's Degree Programme in Government, Administration and Politics offers a comprehensive curriculum that begins with a common core of basic courses and continues with a choice of two specialised majors: Politics and Communication or Government and Administration. The programme is divided into focused pathways that include a package of electives and laboratory activities, all carefully designed to provide a cohesive educational experience geared towards the professional opportunities required by the labour market.

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Major: Politica e Comunicazione
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Italiano
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1st Year 2025-2026
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Title
Storia delle Istituzioni e dell' Amministrazione
Description
The course provides students with the historical knowledge and the conceptual and methodological tools necessary to understand the evolution of the institutional and administrative systems of European states from the end of the 19th century to the beginning of the 21st century.
Credits
6
Title
Diritto delle Assemblee Elettive
Description
The course offers an in-depth understanding of the procedures and working methods of the Italian parliament, as well as insights into the operations of supranational elected assemblies.
Credits
6
Title
Sistema Politico Italiano
Description
The course provides the tools to understand the political changes that have taken place in Italy over the last 25 years and the prospects for the future.
Credits
6
Title
Demografia e Società Italiana
Description
The course provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts of demography and the analytical tools used to examine Italian demographic trends, with a particular emphasis on the impact of regional variations and historical shifts.
Credits
6
Title
English for Academic and Professional Communication Skills
Description
The aim of the course is to improve language skills and soft skills for academic and professional contexts related to one’s degree programme, as well as to expand vocabulary skills. Particular emphasis is placed on virtual communication skills.
Credits
6
Title
Etica Pubblica
Description
The course equips students with the tools to grasp the core concepts and theoretical turning points of reflection in the field of applied public ethics, enabling them to apply these skills in practice. It also explores the applications of public ethics to codes of ethics and the rules of administrative law.
Credits
6
Title
Economia Pubblica
Description
The course provides an introduction to the economic analysis of the reasons, objectives, fields and instruments of public intervention, both in terms of expenditure and fiscal policy.
Credits
6
Title
Politica Comparata
Description
The objective of the course is to provide a comprehensive and structured understanding of the various factors, including conflicts, actors, institutions and processes, that shape and influence the political systems of Europe. Through a comparative perspective, the course combines theoretical analysis and empirical data and is based on a direct link with the work of CISE (Italian Centre for Electoral Studies).
Credits
6
Title
Partecipazione Politica e Governance
Description
The course offers an in-depth examination of the key issues, concepts and practices associated with political participation, with a focus on those pertaining to democratic innovation and collaborative governance mechanisms. Furthermore, it offers insight into the various forms of online participation and media activism.
Credits
6
Title
Leggere ed organizzare contenuti scientifici
Description
The objective of this workshop is to familiarise students with the structure and characteristics of a typical academic paper.
Credits
2
Title
Metodi e tecniche della ricerca Sociale
Description
The course equips students with the tools to design and conduct research in the social sciences, devise a practical project and develop an understanding of the challenges and problems involved in the various stages of research, as well as the skills required to address them successfully.
Credits
6
Duration
2nd Year 2025-2026
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Diritto dell’informazione e della comunicazione
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The course provides the tools to develop a critical knowledge of the main issues of information and communication law, both with regard to traditional sectors and with reference to their applications on the internet and in digital communication in general.
Credits
6
Title
Opinione pubblica ed elezioni
Description
The course provides systematic expertise on the conflicts, actors, institutions and processes that influence electoral dynamics and the social and individual mechanisms of political opinion formation and voting choices, with a focus on contemporary European reality.
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6
Title
3 Elective courses
Credits
18
Duration
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How to write a final essay
Description
The course provides the requisite tools for writing a dissertation on the disciplines covered, commencing with an examination of how to structure a paper and concluding with an analysis of the processes involved in conducting research on scientific sources and constructing a bibliography. Additionally, a training session will be conducted by Luiss Library staff, during which students will be instructed on how to access the databases available to them and set up their research.
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2
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Other activities
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4
Title
Module: strumenti digitali e sviluppo della ricerca
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2
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Laboratory
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4
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Final Test
Credits
16
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Total CFU
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120
Study Title
Major: Governo e Amministrazione
Lingua
Italiano
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1st Year 2025-2026
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Demografia e Società Italiana
Description
The course provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts of demography and the analytical tools used to examine Italian demographic trends, with a particular emphasis on the impact of regional variations and historical shifts.
Credits
6
Title
Diritto delle assemblee elettive
Description
The course offers an in-depth understanding of the procedures and working methods of the Italian parliament, as well as insights into the operations of supranational elected assemblies.
Credits
6
Title
Metodi e tecniche della ricerca sociale
Description
The course equips students with the tools to design and conduct research in the social sciences, devise a practical project and develop an understanding of the challenges and problems involved in the various stages of research, as well as the skills required to address them successfully.
Credits
6
Title
Sistema politico Italiano
Description
The course provides the tools to understand the political changes that have taken place in Italy over the last 25 years and the prospects for the future.
Credits
6
Title
English for Academic and Professional Communication Skills
Description
The aim of the course is to improve language skills and soft skills for academic and professional contexts related to one’s degree programme, as well as to expand vocabulary skills. Particular emphasis is placed on virtual communication skills.
Credits
6
Title
Leggere ed organizzare contenuti scientifici
Description
The objective of this workshop is to familiarise students with the structure and characteristics of a typical academic paper.
Credits
2
Title
Storia delle istituzioni e dell'amministrazione
Description
The course provides students with the historical knowledge and the conceptual and methodological tools necessary to understand the evolution of the institutional and administrative systems of European states from the end of the 19th century to the beginning of the 21st century.
Credits
6
Title
Economia pubblica
Description
The course provides an introduction to the economic analysis of the reasons, objectives, fields and instruments of public intervention, both in terms of expenditure and fiscal policy.
Credits
6
Title
Etica pubblica
Description
The course equips students with the tools to grasp the core concepts and theoretical turning points of reflection in the field of applied public ethics, enabling them to apply these skills in practice. It also explores the applications of public ethics to codes of ethics and the rules of administrative law.
Credits
6
Title
Diritto amministrativo
Description
The course offers an introduction to the fundamental principles of public administration law and the main reforms in the administrative system. It fosters an understanding of the interconnections between the economic system, the political system and the institutional setup, as well as the changes that have influenced them.
Credits
6
Title
Analisi e valutazione delle politiche pubbliche
Description
The course presents the principal concepts of the empirical study of public policy, with the objective of providing an understanding of the logic of evaluation and its associated methodological challenges.
Credits
6
Duration
2nd Year 2026-2027
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Organizzazione e management pubblico
Description
The course provides the basic tools of public management (personnel management, budgeting, procurement of goods and services, and strategic and operational planning) and knowledge about the functioning of the civil service and public bodies (AAPP) and their main characteristics.
Credits
6
Title
Open Government
Description
The course examines the key issues, concepts and practices associated with e-government, open government and digital democracy. It also provides a comprehensive introduction to the role of the web as a public space and its relationship to social participation practices.
Credits
6
Title
Come scrivere una tesi di laurea
Description
The course provides the requisite tools for writing a dissertation on the disciplines covered, commencing with an examination of how to structure a paper and concluding with an analysis of the processes involved in conducting research on scientific sources and constructing a bibliography. Additionally, a training session will be conducted by Luiss Library staff, during which students will be instructed on how to access the databases available to them and set up their research.
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2
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3 Elective courses
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18
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Additional Credits
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Other actives
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4
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Module: strumenti digitali e sviluppo della ricerca
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2
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Laboratory
Credits
4
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Final Test
Credits
16
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Total CFU
Credits
120
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Admission procedures and requirements

Admission to the Degree Course in Government, Administration and Politics represents a unique opportunity to join an academic environment of excellence.

Luiss Guido Carli carefully selects its students, guaranteeing high quality services and the best conditions to facilitate their university journey towards personal and professional growth. Our University puts its students at the centre, offering constant support and personalised attention. 

Find out all the information you need to take the next admission test and start on your path to academic and professional success. 

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International experiences and opportunities

he International Development Office offers a number of programmes for students, which can be accessed depending on the current or future degree course.  

Discover all the international programmes and opportunities for experience abroad offered by Luiss, to enrich your academic and professional career. 

 

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International experiences and opportunities

The International Development Office offers a number of programmes for students, which can be accessed depending on the current or future degree course. 

Discover all the international programmes and opportunities for experience abroad offered by Luiss, to enrich your academic and professional career. 

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Career Paths

The specialisations on offer are designed to respond to specific career opportunities: 

General Government and Administration Major 

  • Government and Public Administration: targeted preparation for new competitions in public administration 
  • Public Policy and Impact Analysis: experts and policy analysts for foundations, NGOs, think tanks and companies.

Politics and Communication Major 

  • Communication and media: roles in journalism, institutional communication, social media management, policy and communication consultancy. 
  • Politics, leadership and institutional relations: careers in politics, trade unions, lobbying, social research, think tanks and advocacy.

A structured approach to ensuring that skills are in line with the demands of the labour market. 

 

 Graduates and employability 

  • The employment rate of Luiss graduates 1 year after graduation is 96%. 
  • The average waiting time between graduation and first job is 1 month. 64% of employed graduates already have an offer before graduating. 
  • 10% work abroad. 
  • Luiss has active partnerships with over 500 companies, public and private institutions, and multinationals to offer undergraduates and recent graduates concrete job opportunities. 
  • 3,350 placements between internships and jobs in 2023. 
  • 2,522 individual Career Guidance meetings. 
  • 80 events including 4 Career Days and 336 Employers involved. 
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AS Luiss encourages an active lifestyle by offering sports activities such as yoga and tennis, as well as the possibility of using agreements with gyms and sports centres near the Luiss premises.

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Through the Luiss Buddy Programme, experienced students mentor new students, helping them with orientation and integration.

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The Luiss model promotes the development of students not only through a solid academic education, but also through activities aimed at personal improvement and the development of transversal skills. The Luiss student development offer proposes learning by doing and innovative learning experiences to prepare versatile students ready for the needs of the labour market.

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Luiss integrates technical learning with cultural activities, promoting students’ expression and creativity.

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Luiss protects the health of its students through its medical centre: annual check-ups, home care, accident insurance and much more.

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The Luiss Catering Service completes the university experience by supporting students with a focus on well-being.

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