HISTORY, PHILOSOPHY AND POLITICAL-SOCIAL STUDIES - PNRR

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Academic year 2024/2025
Department of Humanities Studies
Università degli Studi di Trieste
EQF level: 8
40° cicle
Field of study: humanities and literature politics, social sciences and communications
Place of teaching
trieste (TS), italy
Attendance methods
Full time
Languages in which the course is held
Italian, English
Cost
Free course
Scholarships
2 
Deadline (Expired)
22 July 2024

Course contents

The aim of the PhD Programme is unified with some thematic and perspective specificities that differentiate the various curricula. The inter-university doctorate promotes a Programme in which historical, philosophical and political studies are integrated coherently, both in terms of empirical-positivist and theoretical-normative aspects. It aims to offer PhD students, on one hand, a methodological "toolbox" and a cultural background as common as possible to different areas of study and research, and on the other hand, a solid specialized training through the definition of paths, which may, in some cases, also intertwine with each other, with particular reference to:

a) the study of historiographical perspectives and history;

b) the study of philosophical thought in its theoretical, ethical, and epistemological components;

c) the study of cognitive paradigms, in scientific and humanistic fields;

d) the interaction between anthropological, philosophical, and socio-historical perspectives;

e) scientific development and technological advancement as dimensions of human action and therefore as components of humanism;

a) the study of public political institutions;

b) political philosophy, normative political theory, and applied ethics;

c) international studies and studies of non-European countries;

d) political communication, public opinion, and political behavior.

The PhD Programme aims to train not only young researchers competitive in the international academic market but also professionals capable of carrying out research, consultancy, coordination and management tasks in private research centers, think tanks, political and economic organizations, both private and public, at regional, national, and international levels.

The purpose is to train scholars capable of:

Identifying broad scientific issues in the fields of history, philosophy, and socio-political studies;
Designing and conducting specific research within these areas or organically connected to them;
Developing and positioning innovative and complex research projects;
Selecting and applying diverse methodologies appropriate to the research objectives;
Identifying and competently using the necessary sources and critically analyzing facts, documents, works, themes, concepts, methods and contexts.
Identify and use international bibliography;
Organize and present collected material clearly and systematically;
Produce scientific texts.
Additionally, through workshops and seminars, the PhD Programme aims to support doctoral candidates in developing the following personal and professional skills (soft skills):
Interact with others, work in groups, and operate effectively in open, multicultural, and flexible contexts;
Manage projects, considering available resources, both material and non-material;
Manage communication tools, disseminate one's activities and speak and present publicly;
Adapt and respond to environmental and work-related challenges;
Define and manage one's career path, keeping an eye open for new professional opportunities;
Deepen the study of historical processes and scientific theories in historical, philosophical, and political science disciplines;
Master empirical research methodologies in all three areas;
Develop a strong theoretical awareness in relevant doctoral thematic areas;
Demonstrate the competencies and professional skills necessary to interpret and "govern" the evolving dynamics of contemporary social, political, economic, and institutional phenomena, including consideration for equal opportunities and international cooperation processes.
The aims will be pursued, first and foremost, through the creation of a community of students and teachers who, by sharing knowledge and expertise from various areas of the humanities, history, philosophy and political and social sciences, will develop methodological and conceptual tools to enhance and, at the same time, overcome disciplinary boundaries.
Page of the course on the University's website

Teaching

Place of teaching
trieste (TS), italy
Attendance methods
Full time
Compulsory attendance
Languages in which the course is held
Italian, English

Admission requirements

Type of degree required
2nd Level Degree
Foreign language skills
English, Italian
English (level of knowledge required: CEFR B1)
Degree programme classes
LM-1, 1/S - Cultural anthropology and ethnology, LM-43, 24/S - Computer Science for humanities, LM-52, 60/S - International relations, LM-62, 70/S - Political Science, LM-63, 71/S - Public sector administration, LM-64, 72/S - Religion Studies, LM-81, 88/S - Cooperation and development studies, LM-90, 99/S - European Studies, LM-78, 17/S, 18/S, 96/S - Philosophy, LM-88, 49/S, 89/S - Sociology and social research, LM-84, 93/S, 94/S, 97/S, 98/S - History, LMG/01, 102/S, 22/S - Law
Other educational requirements
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION REQUIRED:
"Lauree vecchio ordinamento” awarded in Italy:
Conservazione dei beni culturali
Discipline delle arti, della musica e dello spettacolo
Filosofia
Giurisprudenza
Lettere
Scienze dell’amministrazione
Scienze della cultura
Scienze della formazione primaria
Scienze e tecniche dell’interculturalità
Scienze internazionali e diplomatiche
Scienze politiche
Servizio sociale
Sociologia
Storia
Storia e conservazione dei beni architettonici e ambientali
Storia e conservazione dei beni culturali
Studi comparatistici


“Lauree specialistiche/magistrali” awarded in Italy (the provisions of the “Decreto interministeriale 9.7.2009” shall apply and degrees considered to be equivalent will be accepted even if they are not listed).
1/S Cultural anthropology and ethnology
17/S Philosophy and history of science
18/S Theoretical, moral political and aesthetic philosophy
22/S Law
49/S Empirical research methods for social sciences
57/S Planning and management of social servicecs
60/S International relations
70/S Political science
71/S Public sector administration
72/S Religion studies
88/S Cooperation and development studies
94/S Contemporary history
96/S History of philosophy
97/S Medieval history
98/S Modern history
99/S European studies
102/S Theory and techniques of legal texts

LMG/01 Law
LM-1 Cultural anthropology and ethnology
LM-43 Information technology methods for the humanities
LM-52 International relations
LM-62 Political science
LM-63 Public administration
LM-64 Religion
LM-78 Philosophy
LM-81 Development co-operation
LM-84 History
LM-85bis Primary teacher education
LM-87 Social services and policies
LM-88 Sociologia e ricerca sociale
LM-90 European studies


An Italian degree known as “Laurea specialistica/magistrale” or a degree awarded prior to approval of Ministerial Decree D.M. no. 509 of 3rd November 1999, as amended by D.M. no. 270 of 22nd October 2004 - awarded by 31st October 2024;
A foreign academic qualification - unless recognized as fully equivalent to an Italian degree - which is comparable for its duration, level and academic field to the Italian degree granting access to the PhD Course, and awarded by 31st October 2024.

Admission

Deadline
22 July 2024
Available places
2
Admission
Admission selection
Qualifications + research project + interview
Cost
Free course
Scholarships
2
For details on places and scholarships see the link: https://portale.units.it/en/research/phd/programmes/history

Employment opportunities

The doctoral training provided is based on the aim of equipping PhD researchers with the necessary skills not only to potentially continue research activities in academic fields (such as historical, philosophical, and socio-political research and/or teaching in Italian and foreign universities), in schools (in Italy or abroad), or in public and private research institutions, but also to cover high-level positions in various professional fields, including the two main areas of culture and communication and scientific-cultural design. Thanks to its multidisciplinarity and flexibility, the PhD offers high-level preparation for entering the workforce or for enhancing the skills of those already in employment and seeking improvement. An important job opportunity for PhD researchers is the academic world: indeed, by law, the doctorate is an essential tool for training future researchers and university professors. However, graduates of this Programme also find employment opportunities: in public administration, in high-level roles offered by central and peripheral government institutions and research institutions; in private institutions and companies, such as foundations and research institutes; in journalism and communication; and finally, in international organizations, both governmental and non-governmental, thanks to their preparation and flexibility in tackling professional tasks in the fields of:

Culture and communication: publishing, cultural journalism, scientific journalism, management of museums, libraries, archives, study centers, superintendencies, public and private institutions, associations, cultural foundations.
Scientific-cultural design: experts in European, transnational, and regional design.
Creative enterprises in the cultural sector characterized by high know-how.
In summary, PhD graduates will be able to enter the fields of highly specialized intellectual and scientific professions, leadership in state administration and humanitarian, cultural, and scientific organizations of national and supranational interest, particularly in the academic research sector, in the field of education, publishing, public communication, and business.

In particular, building on the skills acquired in the two curricula, they may find professional opportunities in fields related to learning, the development and management of editorial projects or programs, cultural activities, communication activities specialized in internet, activities related to cultural journalism and multimedia, educational activities from the perspective of lifelong learning across different ages, theoretical-empirical research on social, historical, and philosophical issues, and finally, in the establishment of professionalism that can operate in the cultural heritage sector in museums, public and private institutions, foundations, and associations.
- Culture and communication: publishing, cultural and scientific journalism, direction and
management of museums, libraries, archives and research centers, ministries, public
administration, associations and public and private institutions;
- Scientific-cultural planning: experts in European, cross-border, regional planning;
- Cultural and creative companies with high know-how.
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