The Course

The PhD programme in History, Philosophy, and Political Science (SFIPOL) is multidisciplinary, integrating history, philosophy and political science, and combining empirical and theoretical approaches to inform students' understanding of social and cultural transformations. This programme aims to train researchers capable of critically analysing contemporary dynamics and provides solid foundations through lectures, thematic seminars and workshops. This is achieved via an integrated approach that looks at the historical roots of current issues and which encourages students to develop new interpretative perspectives to address them. This programme also includes activities aimed at developing transversal skills, such as project management, teamwork and effective communication, essential for work any field.

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SFIPOL aims to provide advanced skills for both academic research and high-skilled roles in various professional fields. SFIPOL graduates will have the skills and experience required to pursue careers in research and higher education in Italy and abroad, in both public and private institutions. The multidisciplinarity and flexible nature of the programme also creates professionals who will hold important roles in culture, communication and scientific-cultural design. 

Career opportunities include: academia, where a doctorate is a fundamental requirement for becoming a university researcher and lecturer; public administration, with high-level roles in governmental and research institutions; private institutions such as foundations and cultural centres; journalism and communication; and international organisations, where a interdisciplinary background attests to the ability to work across fields on complex tasks. 

The main career prospects are: culture and communication (publishing, cultural and scientific journalism, management of museums, archives and libraries); scientific-cultural design (experts in European and regional projects); and creative enterprises with high levels of savoir-faire.