The Master's Degree Course in Social Sciences with a focus on “Economic-Political Demography” trains the student in the collection, analysis and interpretation of data pertaining to specific human populations subdivided by classification criteria ranging from economic indicators to ethnic, gender and cultural indicators, also covering some health aspects. Successful completion of this degree program requires the attainment of 120 ECTS.
Upon completion of the B.A. in Economic-Political Demography course, the student will be able to describe demographic changes around the world and their main determinants, apply demographic concepts and population theories to explain population characteristics in the past and present, evaluate the use of demographic concepts and population theories to understand contemporary socioeconomic issues, and assess the relationship between demographic change and policy.
Professional Outcomes.
The Master's Degree in Economic-Political Demography offers several possibilities for employment in the world of work in a variety of fields. Below is a list of some of the possible employment outlets:
First Year.
SECS-S/04 - Introduction to Demography - 10 ECTS
SECS-S/04 - Social Demography - 10 ECTS
SECS-S/04 - Demographic Methods - 10 ECTS
SPS/08 - Social Research Methodology - 6 ECTS
ING-INF/05 - Scientific Methods of Programming - 6 ECTS
End of year internship - 8 ECTS
End of year paper - 10 ECTS
Second Year
SECS-S/04 - Advanced Demographic Analysis - 8 ECTS
M-GGR/02 - Economic Geopolitics - 6 ECTS
SPS/02 - History of Political Thought - 6 ECTS
SECS-S/04 - Economic Demography - 8 ECTS
ING-INF/05 - Big Data Analytics - 10 ECTS
End of Course Internship - 8 ECTS
Final Examination - 14 ECTS
Final Examination - 14 ECTS
