In such an increasingly unstable world, threatened by new and complex dangers - such as international terrorism, hybrid wars, organised crime, climate change, pandemics and cyber attacks - the need to train a new generation of security professionals is strongly emerging. The Bachelor's Degree course in Safety Science, activated at the Naples and Rome branches of LINK Campus University, was created precisely to meet such a crucial need.
We are talking about a modern and strongly interdisciplinary educational pathway, designed to provide students with the theoretical and practical tools required to understand, face and manage the challenges of security in the 21st century, at national, European and international level. It is a degree that looks far into the future, ideal for candidates who aspire to become an active part of the future ruling class of the country and its institutions, or to hold positions of responsibility in institutions, agencies, companies and organisations dealing, in various capacities, with security and defence.
A COURSE DESIGNED FOR THE CHALLENGES OF THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE
Nowadays, a sectoral preparation is no longer enough: transversal skills, a strategic vision and adaptability are needed. The course is directed by Prof. Francesco Paolo Tronca, a figure with a very high institutional profile (former Prefect of Rome), and coordinated by Prof. Tommaso Paparo. The training contents have been developed in so as to integrate different areas - legal, economic, sociological, psychological, technological and political - offering an all-round understanding of defence and security issues.
The learning pathway will range from urban security to cybersecurity, from international crisis management to civil protection, from intelligence and counter-terrorism to the protection of public and private property, and environmental and food safety. Furthermore, the course will have a operational focus thanks to workshops, project work, seminars, simulations and direct testimonies from professionals in the field.
MODALITY OF FRUITION
The course provides for non-compulsory attendance of lessons. Furthermore, in order to meet the diverse needs of students, the lessons are video-recorded and made available on digital platforms in asynchronous mode. This additional opportunity allows students to organize their study and revision times independently. Theoretical teaching is complemented by practical and professionalizing activities: workshops, internships and visits to companies, public bodies and institutions in the area. These field experiences make it possible to develop concrete operational skills and to come into direct contact with the world of work already during the course of study.
LEARNING PATHWAY
Internal and external security (in italian)
The Bachelor's Degree Course in Defence and Security Science is specifically designed to maximize the employability of graduates, offering access to a variety of careers in the public and private sector.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
PUBLIC SECTOR
- Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force) and Law Enforcement (State Police, Carabinieri, Guardia di Finanza)
- Fire Brigade and Civil Protection
- Municipal and Metropolitan Police
- Public Institutions (Ministries, Regions, Municipalities, Local Authorities)
- National and international security agencies
- Peace Corps and UN/EU international missions
PRIVATE SECTOR
- Security Manager in corporations, banks, airports, major events, transport and logistics
- Consultant for risk management and protection of sensitive data
- Geopolitical and threat analyst for think tanks, foundations, NGOs
- Corporate security manager at multinationals and strategic companies
- Expert in cybersecurity and digital security technologies
- Project manager for environmental and critical infrastructure security
In addition to direct entry into the world of work, graduates will be able to enter public competitions or continue their studies with university masters, specialisation courses or master's degrees in the fields of international relations, political science, global security, intelligence and international law.
A HIGHLY DEMANDED PROFILE IN THE MARKET
Over the next decade, demand for security professionals is expected to rise sharply, in line with public and private investment in defence, digitization, risk management and community resilience. Companies and institutions are looking for figures with a solid background, able to read complex scenarios and act promptly and competently.
The Bachelor's Degree Course in Safety Science LINK provided by Campus University allows the candidate to build a highly-requested and competitive professional profile, thanks also to the availability of a network of strategic partners, including institutional, academic and industrial institutions.
ADMINISTRATION OFFICES
STUDENT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
Palazzina Romagnoli - 3rd Floor
Email: segreteria.studenti@unilink.it
Tel: +39 06 3400 6000
TEACHING ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
Palazzina Romagnoli - 1st Floor
Email: segreteria.docenti@unilink.it
Tel: +39 06 3400 6000
TUTORING
The course supports students through 4 different types of tutoring:
- tutorato di orientamento e trasversale, svolto dal Referente didattico, che affianca lo/la studente/essa nelle fasi dell’accoglienza, dell’inserimento nella vita universitaria, nel monitoraggio del percorso di studio e della motivazione (avendo sempre a riferimento i risultati pianificati), del supporto all’espletamento delle pratiche burocratiche (in collaborazione con le segreterie);
- Orientation and transversal tutoring, carried out by Education Coordinators, aimed at supporting the students in the reception phase, introducing them into the university life, monitoring their learning pathway, motiving them throughout the course (with special reference to the planned results), supporting them in bureaucratic procedures, the latter in collaboration with the Student Administration Office;
- international tutoring, carried out by the International Office, which wil offer personalized assistance to both international students enrolled in the degree course and Erasmus students;
- didactic tutoring, provided by the didactic support staff (teaching assistants, doctoral students, holders of supplementary teaching contracts, etc.), who will support the students with supplementary teaching activities related to the specific subjects of the learning pathways;
- specialized tutoring, carried out by Education Coordination for inclusion, aimed at students with disabilities or specific learning disorders and special educational needs, aimed at reducing the obstacles that might prevent their full integration in the academic environment.