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Defense and Security Sciences (L-DS)
Internal and External Security CurriculumThe Bachelor's Degree in Defense and Security Sciences, Internal and External Security curriculum, is designed to meet the growing demand for highly qualified professionals in the security and defense field. By offering specialized training, the course prepares students to operate in complex and dynamic environments, equipping them with the necessary skills to face emerging challenges in the global security landscape.
LOCATION
Naples
LANGUAGE
Italian
ADMISSION
Open admission
DURATION
3 years
CREDITS
180 ECTS
DELIVERY
On-campus
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The Bachelor's degree in Defense and Security Sciences
is the response to the global challenges of our century
The Bachelor's Degree in Internal and External Security (Degree Class L-DS Defense and Security Sciences) was created in response to the growing demand for specialized professionals in the defense and security field capable of holding high-responsibility roles.
The objective of the course is to provide methodological, cultural, and relational skills in the legal, economic, psycho-sociological, and technical fields, useful for delving into all those sectors considered strategic in the security domain.
It is a modern study path suited for students who intend to acquire the skills necessary to interpret the complexity of reality accelerated by economic, technological, geopolitical, and environmental developments, and evaluate their political-organizational or economic-administrative aspects regarding Defense and Security.
The methodological approach used ensures that students acquire skills and logical approaches to critical situations in both preventive and emergency phases.
Career Outcomes
At the end of the study path, graduates in Defense and Security Sciences can find employment in the following areas:
Study Plan: Defense and Security Sciences
Internal and External Security Curriculum
The complexity and mutability of global security challenges require highly qualified and prepared professionals. The degree course in Defense and Security Sciences at Link University has been designed to train professional figures capable of facing emerging dynamics in the security field, providing skills in both defensive and strategic areas.
The study path offers comprehensive and specialized training, preparing students to face the complex challenges of contemporary security. The main areas of study include:
| Module | ECTS | SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative law | 6 | IUS/10 |
| Public law | 6 | IUS/09 |
| Elements of physics | 6 | FIS/01 |
| Fundamentals of computer science and cybersecurity | 6 | INF/01 |
| Civil protection | 3 | IUS/10 |
| Emergency law | 3 | IUS/21 |
| Regulation of infrastructure and transport | 6 | SECS-P/07 |
| Sociology of security | 6 | SPS/07 |
| Contemporary history | 6 | M-STO/04 |
| Module | ECTS | SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal law | 6 | IUS/17 |
| Criminal procedure | 6 | IUS/16 |
| Fundamentals of intelligence and socio-strategic analysis | 6 | SPS/04 |
| Geoeconomics and national security | 6 | M-GGR/02 |
| Business organization, audit and compliance | 6 | SECS-P/10 |
| Territorial security | 6 | ING-IND/28 |
| Information processing systems - Methodologies and techniques for Intelligence and security | 6 | ING-INF/05 |
| Elective modules | 12 | - |
| Module | ECTS | SSD |
|---|---|---|
| General and social psychology (Module I) | 6 | M-PSI/01 |
| General and social psychology (Module II) | 3 | M-PSI/05 |
| Comparative legal systems | 6 | IUS/02 |
| Stage (Internship) | 60 | - |
| Final dissertation | 6 | - |
Frequently Asked Questions for International Students
Find answers to common questions regarding admission, language requirements, and career opportunities.
This specific curriculum is taught entirely in Italian. International students are required to have a sufficient level of Italian proficiency to follow the lectures, participate in seminars, and complete the examinations.
Yes. The degree belongs to the official Italian academic class L-DS (Defense and Security Sciences). It is fully recognized within the European Higher Education Area. For professional practice in national public security forces outside of Italy, graduates must comply with the specific public selection procedures and citizenship requirements of their destination country.
To enroll in an Italian university, you must have completed at least 12 years of primary and secondary education. If your school system provides only 10 or 11 years, Link University offers a Foundation Year program to help you meet this requirement and prepare for your degree.
Non-EU students residing abroad must submit a pre-enrollment application through the official Universitaly portal to start the study visa process. Our international admissions office will guide you step-by-step through deadlines and the required documentation.