Theatre, Arts, Literatures. International Studies in Intermediality

Graduates wishing to continue their academic career will be well-prepared for doctoral programmes in linguistic-literary or performing arts disciplines.
The main career opportunities for graduates are as follows:
Organisers and collaborators for public and private theatre organisations:
- Role in a work context: positions of significant responsibility in enhancing theatre programming, organising and managing events, companies, festivals, and stage productions (mise en espace).
- Skills associated with the role: advanced historical-theatrical expertise, strong communication and presentation skills (including proficiency in English), and in-depth knowledge of production processes in the performing arts.
- Career opportunities: public and private theatres, foundations, theatre companies, and production companies, multimedia performance companies.
Editorial collaborator and consultant for the editing of specialist texts:
- Role in a work context: key player in designing editorial projects and preparing texts for publication, with a strong focus on projects where linguistic and translation elements are crucial.
- Skills: advanced linguistic knowledge, strong expressive and communication skills in foreign languages, and high-level historical-critical expertise in text analysis and reinterpretation.
- Career opportunities: specialist publishing houses, companies operating in the cultural and publishing industries (including multimedia), as well as in the field of linguistic and intercultural training for professionals.
Consultants and experts in live performance:
- Role in a work context: positions of significant responsibility, such as coordinator and manager in the preservation and promotion of theatrical and performance heritage.
- Skills associated with the role: in-depth knowledge of historical-critical methodologies for studying performance, expertise in the analysis and classification of sources, and theoretical and practical understanding of managing historical-theatrical heritage.
For each destination, outgoing Erasmus students can undertake stays ranging from 5 to 10 months. During these stays, students can attend courses and take exams that will be recognized as an integral part of their study plan for obtaining their degree. They can also combine these activities with research for the preparation of their master's thesis, with the work being recognized within the credits covered by the Erasmus grant.
Each year, all the educational activities provided by the program are presented to interested students by the Erasmus coordinator of the degree program during a dedicated informational meeting. The academic data and information necessary for completing the Learning Agreement are also compiled in specific information sheets published on the Erasmus page of the Faculty of Humanities (https://www.unimi.it/it/internazionale/studiare-allestero/partire-con-erasmus/come-partecipare/erasmus-aree/erasmus-studi-umanistici).
For incoming Erasmus students, the degree program ensures the opportunity to attend all the courses offered in the academic curriculum and strives to accommodate the requirements of their home universities.
Additionally, many partner universities participate in faculty exchanges (Erasmus staff mobility), enabling our professors to spend time abroad and foreign colleagues to visit and teach at our institution.
Classe L-1 (SCIENZE DEI BENI CULTURALI);
Classe L-3 (LAUREE IN DISCIPLINE DELLE ARTI FIGURATIVE, DELLA MUSICA, DELLO SPETTACOLO E DELLA MODA);
Classe L-5 (FILOSOFIA);
Classe L-10 (LETTERE);
Classe L-11 (LINGUE E CULTURE MODERNE);
Classe L-12 (MEDIAZIONE LINGUISTICA E CULTURALE);
Classe L-20 (SCIENZE UMANISTICHE PER LA COMUNICAZIONE);
Classe L-42 (STORIA).
In addition, for all the undergraduate programmes mentioned above, candidates must have earned a total of at least 27 ECTS credits in the following Scientific Disciplinary Areas:
- at least 9 ECTS credits in a modern literature, for example:
FIL-LET/10 (Italian literature);
L-FIL-LET/11 (Contemporary Italian literature);
L-FIL-LET/14 (Literary criticism and comparative literatures);
L-LIN/03 (French literature);
L-LIN/05 (Spanish literature);
L-LIN/06 (Spanish and Latin American languages and literatures);
L-LIN/08 (Portuguese and Brazilian literature);
L-LIN/10 (English literature);
L-LIN/11 (Anglo-American languages and literatures);
L-LIN/13 (German literature);
L-LIN/15 (Nordic languages and literatures);
L-LIN/21 (Slavic languages and literatures)
- at least 9 ECTS credits in an artistic, literary, or philosophical discipline within the theatrical field:
L-ART/05 (Performing Arts);
L-LIN/03 (Teaching related to French Theatre);
L-LIN/05 (Teaching related to Spanish Theatre);
L-LIN/10 (Teaching related to English Theatre);
L-LIN/13 (Teaching related to German Theatre);
L-LIN/21 (Teaching related to Russian Theatre);
M-FIL/04 (Aesthetics).
In order to be admitted to the Master's programme students must also have a proven knowledge of English at a minimum level of B2. Students who have graduated in class L-11 (Modern Languages and Cultures) or class L-12 (Linguistic and Cultural Mediation) are exempt from the English Language Certificate.
For other degree classes, the level of English at B2 level will be assessed by the University's Language Centre (SLAM) during the admission process in the following ways:
- a language certificate, obtained no more than three years ago, at level B2 or above (the list of language certificates recognised by the University can be found on the website: https://www.unimi.it/it/node/39267/). The certificate must be uploaded during the admission procedure;
- a B2 level of English obtained during a degree course at the University of Milan through the University Language Centre (SLAM), including certificates validated during the undergraduate course. Certificates obtained within four years prior to the application date will be considered valid. Verification is automatic and there is no need to upload certificates;
- an entrance test organised by the SLAM Centre according to the timetable published on the website: https://www.unimi.it/it/node/39267/. All applicants who do not present a valid certificate or who do not meet the required level will be invited to take the test as part of the admission procedure.
If the candidate fails to take or pass the test, they must obtain one of the recognised certificates (https://www.unimi.it/it/node/39322/) and send it to the SLAM Centre through the Informastudenti service within 31 December 2025 (https://www.unimi.it/it/node/39267/).
If the requirement is not met within the deadline, the candidate will not be admitted to the Master's programme and will not have access to any further tests. Italian language certificates at B1 level must be uploaded by candidates during the admission process.
Furthermore, Italian proficiency at a B1 level or higher per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is a requisite for admission.
This level is assessed by the University Language Centre (SLAM) during the admissions process in any of the following ways:
- An Italian language certificate attesting to a B1 level or higher issued no more than three years before the date of submission. You will find the list of language certificates recognized by the University at: https://www.unimi.it/en/node/349. The certificate must be uploaded during the application process;
- Italian level achieved during a University of Milan degree programme and certified by the University Language Centre (SLAM) no more than four years before the date of admission application. In this case the process is automatic, the applicant does not have to attach any certificates to the application;
- Entry test administrated by the University Language Centre (SLAM) according to the calendar published on the website: https://www.unimi.it/en/node/349. Those who fail to submit a valid certificate or do not meet the required proficiency level will be instructed during the admission procedure to take the entry test.
If the applicant does not take or does not pass the entry test, he or she must obtain, by private means, Italian language certification recognized by the University (list of recognized certifications at: https://www.unimi.it/en/node/349) and submit it to the SLAM via the InformaStudenti service no later than the deadline set by the degree course (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/46371). If the Italian language requisite has not been satisfied by said deadline, the applicant will not be admitted to the Master's programme and will not be able to sit for any further tests.
Methods of verification
The admission requirements will be verified by a special commission appointed by the programme.
Candidates who do not meet the above curricular requirements will be required to attend an interview on teams (see the notice on the programme website https://tal.cdl.unimi.it for the interview dates). All communication in this regard will be sent by the selection board to individual candidates by email.
For students with an overseas undergraduate degree, a specific and individual assessment of the requirements will be carried out, taking into account both the consistency of the previous academic background with the programme and the requirements listed above. All communication in this regard will be sent by the Evaluation Committee to individual candidates by e-mail.
To be admitted for the academic year 2025-26, candidates must meet all the admission requirements (degree, any individual exams, knowledge of English/Italian) by 31 December 2025. The admission requirements ensure that students have the necessary knowledge and skills to complete the programme (see Academic Regulations).
For students transferring from other Master's programmes, the guidelines set out in the minimum requirements above apply.
Admission
Application for admission: from 13/03/2025 to 25/08/2025
Application for matriculation: from 07/04/2025 to 15/01/2026
Attachments and documents
Notice
The admission notice is available only in Italian as the programme is offered in Italian. Students wishing to enrol must be proficient in Italian.
Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
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Aesthetics and Performance Languages in Live Art | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | M-FIL/05 |
British and Irish Theatre and Performance | 9 | 60 | English | First semester | L-LIN/10 |
Contemporary Italian Theatre | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-ART/05 |
English Language | 9 | 60 | English | year | L-LIN/12 |
History of Contemporary Art | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-ART/03 |
Intermedia Theory | 6 | 40 | English | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/14 |
Workshop 1 | 3 | 20 | Italian | Open sessions |
Choose one Theatre and performance course for 6 ECTS from the following ones:
Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
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French Theatre and Performance | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/03 |
German Theatre and Performance | 9 | 60 | German | First semester | L-LIN/10 L-LIN/13 |
Hispano-American Theatre and Performance | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/06 |
Russian Theatre and Performance | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/21 |
Scandinavian Theatre and Performance | 9 | 60 | English | First semester | L-LIN/10 L-LIN/15 |
Spanish Theatre and Performance | 9 | 60 | Spanish | First semester | L-LIN/05 |
Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
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Comparative Theatre Studies | 6 | 40 | English | L-ART/05 | |
Traineeship | 6 | 0 | Italian | Open sessions | |
Ma Degree Examination | 21 | 0 | Italian | Open sessions |
Choose one Literature course for 9 ECTS from the following ones:
Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
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Literature, Arts, Media (Anglo-American) | 9 | 60 | English | L-LIN/11 | |
Literature, Arts, Media (British) | 9 | 60 | English | L-LIN/10 | |
Literature, Arts, Media (French) | 9 | 60 | French | L-LIN/03 | |
Literature, Arts, Media (German) | 9 | 60 | German | L-LIN/13 | |
Literature, Arts, Media (Hispano-American) | 9 | 60 | Spanish | L-LIN/06 | |
Literature, Arts, Media (Italian) | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-FIL-LET/11 | |
Literature, Arts, Media (Portoguese) | 9 | 60 | Portuguese | L-LIN/08 | |
Literature, Arts, Media (Russian) | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-LIN/21 | |
Literature, Arts, Media (Scandinavian) | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-LIN/15 | |
Literature, Arts, Media (Spanish) | 9 | 60 | Spanish | L-LIN/05 |
Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
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French Language | 9 | 60 | French | year | L-LIN/04 |
German Language | 9 | 60 | German | year | L-LIN/14 |
Portoguese Language | 9 | 60 | Portuguese | year | L-LIN/09 |
Russian Language | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-LIN/21 |
Scandinavian Languages | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-LIN/15 |
Spanish Language | 9 | 60 | Spanish | year | L-LIN/07 |
Choose one Literature course for 6 ECTS from the following ones:
Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
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Literature, Arts, Media (Anglo-American) | 9 | 60 | English | L-LIN/11 | |
Literature, Arts, Media (British) | 9 | 60 | English | L-LIN/10 | |
Literature, Arts, Media (French) | 9 | 60 | French | L-LIN/03 | |
Literature, Arts, Media (German) | 9 | 60 | German | L-LIN/13 | |
Literature, Arts, Media (Hispano-American) | 9 | 60 | Spanish | L-LIN/06 | |
Literature, Arts, Media (Italian) | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-FIL-LET/11 | |
Literature, Arts, Media (Portoguese) | 9 | 60 | Portuguese | L-LIN/08 | |
Literature, Arts, Media (Russian) | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-LIN/21 | |
Literature, Arts, Media (Scandinavian) | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-LIN/15 | |
Literature, Arts, Media (Spanish) | 9 | 60 | Spanish | L-LIN/05 |
The choice of the Theatre and Performance course must be from a different language area than the exam already taken.
Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
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French Theatre and Performance | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/03 |
German Theatre and Performance | 9 | 60 | German | First semester | L-LIN/10 L-LIN/13 |
Hispano-American Theatre and Performance | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/06 |
Russian Theatre and Performance | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/21 |
Spanish Theatre and Performance | 9 | 60 | Spanish | First semester | L-LIN/05 |
Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
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Dance History | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-ART/05 | |
Film Production and Media Industries | 9 | 60 | English | L-ART/06 | |
Multimedia Dramaturgy | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-ART/05 |
- a 9 ECTS course chosen from those offered across the various faculties of the University of Milan;
- a 6 ECTS course plus 3 ECTS to be added to one of the 6 ECTS courses already included in the study plan;
- 3 + 3 + 3 ECTS to be added to three of the 6 ECTS courses already included in the study plan.
- Student registrar
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