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🏛️ Institution
Prisca Sapientia University
Zurich, Switzerland – International Academic Mission
🌐 www.priscasapientia.university
🎓 Degree awarded
Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science
EQF Level 6 – 180 ECTS
⏳ Duration and academic level
Duration: 3 academic years (6 semesters)
Credits: 180 ECTS
Level: EQF Level 6
Delivery mode: Fully online
Start date: Open enrollment
🌍 Language
Italian
English
🎯 Educational objectives
The Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science provides interdisciplinary training in political, legal, economic and social sciences, aimed at understanding political systems, institutions, international relations and public and private decision-making processes.
The programme develops foundational competencies in:
- political science and political theory
- public and constitutional law
- political economy and international economics
- sociology and social analysis
- comparative political systems
- public policies and governance
- political communication and decision-making
Graduates are prepared for entry-level roles in public administration, political organizations, international institutions, NGOs, research centres and policy-oriented environments.
📚 Study plan (180 ECTS)
📘 First year – Foundations of political science (60 ECTS)
| Course (Italian) | Course (English) | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Scienza Politica | Political Science | 9 |
| Storia delle Istituzioni Politiche | History of Political Institutions | 9 |
| Diritto Pubblico | Public Law | 9 |
| Economia Politica | Political Economy | 9 |
| Sociologia Generale | General Sociology | 6 |
| Metodologia delle Scienze Sociali | Social Sciences Methodology | 6 |
| Statistica per le Scienze Politiche | Statistics for Political Science | 6 |
| Lingua Inglese per le Scienze Politiche | English for Political Studies | 6 |
Total: 60 ECTS
📗 Second year – Political systems and international relations (60 ECTS)
| Course (Italian) | Course (English) | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Sistemi Politici Comparati | Comparative Political Systems | 9 |
| Relazioni Internazionali | International Relations | 9 |
| Diritto Costituzionale Comparato | Comparative Constitutional Law | 6 |
| Politiche Pubbliche | Public Policies | 9 |
| Storia delle Relazioni Internazionali | History of International Relations | 6 |
| Economia Internazionale | International Economics | 6 |
| Analisi dei Processi Decisionali | Decision-Making Analysis | 6 |
| Comunicazione Politica | Political Communication | 9 |
Total: 60 ECTS
📕 Third year – Governance, policies and applications (60 ECTS)
| Course (Italian) | Course (English) | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Governance e Amministrazione Pubblica | Governance & Public Administration | 9 |
| Politiche Europee | European Union Policies | 9 |
| Diritto Amministrativo | Administrative Law | 9 |
| Politica Economica | Economic Policy | 6 |
| Analisi delle Politiche Sociali | Social Policy Analysis | 6 |
| Metodologia della Ricerca Applicata | Applied Research Methods | 6 |
| Tirocinio / Project Work | Internship / Project Work | 9 |
| Prova Finale (Tesi) | Final Dissertation | 6 |
Total: 60 ECTS
💻 Learning platform and delivery
The programme is delivered through the Prisca Sapientia LMS, including:
- 24/7 online access
- fully asynchronous learning
- recorded video lectures
- assignments, quizzes and assessments
- student progress tracking
📘 Study materials
All study materials are included in the programme and provided digitally via LMS:
- academic dispenses developed by Prisca Sapientia
- digital textbooks (open access or institutional license)
- scientific articles and official documents
- case studies and applied project resources
📝 Assessment system
Assessment is based on:
- online examinations
- written assignments
- project work
- continuous module-based evaluation
🧪 Final dissertation
To obtain the Bachelor’s degree, students must complete a Final Dissertation on a relevant topic related to political science, public policy, governance, international relations or political analysis.
The dissertation is:
- supervised remotely
- submitted online
- evaluated by an academic committee
🧑🎓 Admission requirements
- High School Diploma (or equivalent)
- CV evaluation
- no entrance examination required
💰 Tuition fees and flexible payments
Tuition fee: €2,000 per year
Payment options:
- single annual payment
- monthly installments
- quarterly installments
🆕 New academic pathway
- study materials included in the programme
- fully online pathway
- flexible learning model
- course languages: Italian and English
📞 Contacts
Admissions Office
📧 admissions@priscasapientia.university
Academic Secretariat
📧 secretariat@priscasapientia.university
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