Study location	Italy, Siena, San Niccolò, via Roma, 56 - 53100 - email: didattica.dfclam@unisi.it
Academic field	Classical studies (JACS Q800)
Type	Bachelor, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years (180 ECTS)
Study language	Italian
Awards	BA (L-10 Class of degrees in humanities)

Tuition fee	The tuition fee is calculated according to the country of origin and ranges from a minimum of € 756 to a maximum of € 2406 (per year). You can calculate the amount to be paid per year at this link.
Application fee	€40 per programme You will receive an e-mail with the payment instructions.

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Procedures at the Italian Diplomatic Representatives Non-EU citizens Non-EU citizens are invited to contact the Italian Diplomatic Representation of their countries as soon as possible in order to obtain all the required documents for the pre-enrollment at the University of Siena and for information regarding the VISA process. EU citizens – Non EU citizens with regular permit to stay – Italians with degrees obtained abroad They must contact the appropriate Italian Diplomatic Representation in order to obtain all the documents required for enrollment in the University of Siena.

Territory requirements	Applications are accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): World.

Language requirements

English Italian English knowledge The University of Siena requires all students to pass an English language exam, B1 level, which is also important for those wishing to participate in Erasmus exchange programs at English-speaking universities. This eligibility must be demonstrated by a qualifying examination administered by the Language Center. For further information click here Knowledge of the Italian language The Italian language proficiency test is mandatory for all non-EU candidates residing abroad who enroll in a course taught in Italian and who do not have a language certification that allows exemption from the test. For more information on certifications and on the test click here

More information	studi-letterari-filosofici.unisi.it/it

Overview

This course assures all members a solid basic preparation in literary and philosophical subjects. Its articulation in three curricula allows the student to choose between three different specific training paths: the classical philological-literary, the modern philological-literary one (Italianistic, comparative, foreign languages and literature), and the historical-philosophical one (philosophy and disciplines ethno-anthropological). In all three areas the student will learn not only the fundamental aspects of the characterizing subjects but also a critical study method open to comparison with other disciplines.

Programme structure

The three-year degree course in Studies in literature and philosophy has three curricula taught in Italian:
- Philosophy
- Classic literatures
- Modern literatures

Class MIUR: L-10 Class of the bachelor degrees
Duration: 3 years
Credits: 180

Career opportunities

The graduate in Studies in literature and philosophy is a professional figure endowed with a global, multi-purpose and flexible education, which manages to integrate specific in-depth experiences in the fields of classical and modern literatures, history, philosophy and anthropology.
With regard to professional activities, the groups and categories of activities that constitute the natural outlet of the graduates of the course will be indicated below; it is emphasized, however, that for many professional figures the basic skills and abilities acquired during the three-year course of study must be complemented by specific training, offered in master’s degree courses, first and second level masters courses, doctoral courses (starting from those activated at the University of Siena), in the subsequent educational levels provided for by the legislation for access to teaching. Graduates of the class will be able to carry out professional activities at local institutions and specific institutions, such as libraries, archives and academies, as well as at publishing houses, journalistic offices, foundations, companies and other professional subjects operating in the sector of the organization of events and cultural activities.
As regards the ISTAT classification of economic activities, the following career opportunities are identified:
- 22.1 Publishing
- 72.3 Electronic data processing
- 72.4 Database activity
- 73.2 Research and experimental development in the field of social sciences and humanities
- 74.4 Advertising
- 80.2 Secondary education (subject to further study cycles according to the procedure established by current regulations)
- 91.33.2 Activities of organizations pursuing cultural, recreational and hobbies cultivation purposes
- 92.2 Broadcasting activities
- 92.4 Activities of news agencies
- 92.5 Activities of libraries, archives, museums and other cultural activities.