The programme

Overview

The PhD programme aims at training scholars and high-profile researchers in the areas related to the study and conservation of the archaeological, historical and artistic heritage, and the study of the history of the ancient world and society from the Middle Ages to contemporary history.
In this framework, the PhD aims to develop the scholar’s knowledge and scientific research skills in a strong interdisciplinary dimension, focusing on archaeological, historical, artistic, cultural and local heritage contexts, while promoting an approach that combines in-depth subject specialism with interdisciplinary breadth. This PhD programme is also intended to prepare students to make the most of cutting-edge research methodologies at an international level.
The training activity will be aimed at developing the scholar’s ability to apply or experiment different methodologies, and to fully master the investigative tools with a particular attention to the opportunities for collaboration and interdisciplinary research offered by the other PhD programmes available at the School. Thanks to the nature of the programme itself, structured into curricula, this aspect is balanced with the respect of the disciplinary specificities in the critical approach to the study of material culture, sources, historical-artistic products, historical contexts, and territory.

Specifically, the three curricula are structured as follows:
Archaeology and Ancient History. The curriculum aims to train archaeology and ancient world history graduates in scientific research, achieving the highest level of competence in the field of Cultural Heritage. Particular care will be taken in training students to adopt an interdisciplinary approach that combines historical with archaeological analysis, also considering the role played by historical and archeological factors in shaping the landscape, and using the most up-to-date technologies.

Art and Performing Arts. The curriculum aims to train scholars and professionals in the fields of art history and architecture, history of art criticism and restoration, and performing arts. In line with its interdisciplinary approach, this PhD programme focuses on the specific methodologies for the study of artistic and performing arts, with particular attention to the issues related to their conservation and the opportunities offered by the most up-to-date scientific and digital tools.

Historical, political, social and geographical studies. The curriculum aims to train high-profile researchers in the fields of history and geography. In particular, the aim is to encourage research that, adopting a comparative and transnational approach, investigates the processes of social, political, religious, cultural and territorial transformation of European and non-European societies from the medieval to the contemporary age. In addition, the programme will focus on the various historical research methodologies, and methods for the critical analysis of sources.



Faculty Board of PhD in Archaeology, Art History and History

Coordinator
Camurri Renato
Type of body
PhD committee
Department
Culture e Civiltà
Records and documents present in the year:

April 4, 2024

February 19, 2024

QA Board of PhD in Archaeology, Art History and History

Coordinator
Camurri Renato
Type of body
Quality Assurance Board
Department
Culture e Civiltà
Tasks

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Renato Camurri
QA Manager
Patrizia Basso
member
Emanuela Gamberoni
member
Andrea Franzoni
PhD student representative
Angelica Gabrielli
PhD student representative
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The Italian University system

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First-cycle degrees: Bachelor’s degree programme

First-cycle degrees are aimed at enabling students to achieve a command of general scientific methods and content, and to acquire specific professional knowledge.
Admission requirements: secondary school diploma after completing 13 years of study in total and passing the relevant State examination, or equivalent foreign qualification; admission may be subject to further assessment.
Duration: three years.
Graduation: in order to obtain the degree, it is necessary to gain at least 180 CFU; doing an internship and preparing a dissertation/thesis may also be required. Upon completion of a Bachelor’s degree, graduates may continue their studies by enrolling in a Master’s degree or other second-cycle degree programmes and courses.
Academic title: upon completion of a Bachelor’s degree (Laurea), graduates are awarded the title of “Dottore”.

Second-cycle degrees: Master’s degree

Second-cycle degrees aim to provide students with an advanced training and knowledge to take on highly-skilled roles.
Admission requirements: applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree, or a foreign equivalent qualification; curricular admission requirements for each course may vary depending on each University.
Duration: two years.
Graduation: in order to obtain the degree, it is necessary to gain at least 120 CFU, as well as preparing and presenting a dissertation/thesis.
Academic title: upon completion of a Master’s degree (Laurea Magistrale), graduates are awarded the title of “Dottore magistrale”. Single cycle/Combined Bachelor+Master’s degrees
Some courses (Medicine and Surgery, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics, Pharmacy and Industrial Pharmacy, Architecture and Building Engineering-Architecture, Law, Primary Education) are offered as Single cycle/Combined Bachelor+Master’s degrees (Corsi di Laurea Magistrale a Ciclo Unico).
Admission requirements: applicants must hold a secondary school diploma or equivalent foreign qualification; admission is subject to passing an admission test.
Duration: five years (six years and 360 CFU for Medicine and Surgery, and Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics).
Graduation: in order to obtain the degree, it is necessary to gain at least 300 CFU, as well as preparing and presenting a dissertation/thesis. Upon completion of a Single-cycle degree, graduates may continue their studies by applying for a PhD programme (Dottorato di Ricerca) or other third-cycle courses.
Academic title: upon completion of a Master’s degree (Laurea Magistrale), graduates are awarded the title of “Dottore magistrale”.

Third-cycle degrees

PhD programmes: these courses enable students to gain reliable methodologies for advanced scientific research through innovative methodologies and new technologies, and generally include internships abroad and lab activities at research laboratories. Graduates wishing to apply for a PhD programme must have a Master’s degree (or a foreign equivalent qualification) and pass an open competition; PhD programmes have a minimum duration of three years. In order to complete the programme, students must produce a research thesis/dissertation and present it at a final examination.
Academic title: upon completion of a PhD programme, students are awarded the title of “Dottore di ricerca”, or “PhD”.
Postgraduate specialisation courses: these are third-cycle courses aimed at enabling students to develop advanced knowledge and highly-specialised skills, such as in the medical, clinical and surgical fields. To be admitted to these courses, applicants must have a Master’s degree (or a foreign equivalent qualification) and pass an open competition. Postgraduate specialisation courses may last from two (120 CFU) to 6 years (360 CFU) depending on the type. Academic title: upon completion of this programme, graduates are awarded a “Diploma di Specializzazione”.

Professional Master’s programme

1st-level Professional Master’s programmes: these courses enable students to further enhance their scientific knowledge and professional skills. In order to apply, applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent qualification. The minimum duration is one year (60 CFU). Please note that completing this course will not provide you with direct access to a PhD programme (Dottorato di Ricerca), or other third-cycle courses, as these courses are run and managed by each University at the local level. Upon completion of this programme, students are awarded a “Master universitario di primo livello”.
2nd-level Professional Master’s programmes: these courses enable students to further enhance their scientific knowledge and professional skills. In order to apply, applicants must have a Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent qualification. The minimum duration is one year (60 CFU). Please note that completing this course will not provide you with direct access to a PhD programme (Dottorato di Ricerca), or other third-cycle courses, as these courses are run and managed by each University at the local level. Upon completion of this programme, students are awarded a “Master universitario di secondo livello”.

Other useful things

Crediti Formativi Universitari (CFU/ECTS credits): Italian university courses are based on the CFU system. 1 CFU is equal to 25 hours of study. The average annual academic workload for a full-time student is generally assumed to be 60 CFU. CFU and ECTS credits serve the same purpose and generally have the same value.
Degree class: Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes that have the same learning objectives and activities are grouped into “degree classes". The educational content of each programme is set autonomously by each university; however, universities are required to include certain educational activities (and the corresponding number of CFU credits) set at the national level. These requirements are established in relation to each degree class. Degrees in the same class have the same legal value.
Double/Joint degrees: the Italian universities may establish degree programmes in partnership with other Italian or foreign universities. Upon completion of these courses, graduates are awarded a joint or double/multiple degree, one from each Partner University.