Course units and programme of study

Contact professor: Prof. Fabrizio Amerini

Operating instructions for the compilation of Programmes of Study specific for individual Degree Courses - Academic Year 2024-2025:

• Choice of curriculum: the choice of curriculum is made in the first year, when filling the Programme of Study. Students are allowed to change curriculum during their course. Any credits missing but expected in the chosen curriculum will have to be supplemented.
• Teaching in TAF D: It is possible to choose course units from first-cycle degree courses or the Course unit of Philosophy from second-cycle degree course.
• Agreement with the Higher Institute of Religious Sciences of Emilia (ISSRE): Interested students can take exams at the Institute and request their recognition by the Course President as elective exams or additional credits (TAF D). For the Institute's educational offer, refer to the link: https://www.issremilia.it//Internship: by submitting a request to the Course President, it is possible to anticipate the internship in the second year.
• Supernumerary ECTS credits: third-year students are allowed to add free ECTS credits up to a maximum of 12 ECTS credits; once included, the additional ECTS credits become part of the programme of study for all intents and purposes and must necessarily be completed before graduating.
• Programme of study for students outside prescribed time for course completion: the Programme of study cannot be modified. In the event of justified teaching problems, the student must submit a request for amendment to the Course President for approval by the Course Council.

The change in the Programme of Study implies enrolment in the 2024/2025 academic year and the consequent possibility of graduating from the first useful session of that academic year (July 2025).

It is permissible to change a course unit for which an examination has not yet been taken and which was chosen in the compilation of the previous year's plan.

For the academic year 2024/2025, the study plan can be submitted online during the following periods:

• From 07/10/2024 to 06/12/2024
• From 02/01/2025 to 31/01/2025 (for those who were unable to submit the study plan in the first period or for those who wish to make modifications)
• From 10/03/2025 to 30/04/2025

Instructions and Information Common to All Courses:

The submission of the Study Plan can be done by accessing your web profile. Compilation or changes will only be allowed for students who are properly enrolled in the 2024/2025 academic year.

Students Beyond Regular Course Duration:

Students who are enrolled beyond the regular course duration ("fuori corso") are not allowed to modify their Study Plan. If they face any academic issues, they are advised to contact their respective Course Presidents. It is important to note that any changes to the Study Plan require enrollment in the 2024/2025 academic year, making it possible to graduate from the first available session of that academic year (July 2025).

Validations and Recognitions:

Students enrolled in the 2024/2025 academic year who have requested validations and/or recognitions from their Course Council must still proceed with the compilation of their Study Plan, even if they have not yet received the official approval from the Council. Their academic records are being reviewed, and the related communications will be sent via email.

Half-time means the possibility, at the time of enrolment or during the subsequent academic years of enrolment, to agree on a degree course with a number of ECTS credits equal to 50% of the number of ECTS credits per year.

A part-time student is a student who enrols in the first year or regular years of study and who, for work, health or personal reasons, finds himself/herself  unable to devote himself/herself to full-time studies; the following fall into this category:

• students-workers with a contract (employed, self-employed or professional) of not less than six months' duration;
• students with a disability equal to or higher than 45% or certified disability pursuant to Article 3(1) of Law 104/92;
• students with Specific Learning Difficulties (SLD);
• students engaged not occasionally in the care and assistance of dependent relatives within the scope of Law 104/92;
• pregnant students;
• students with children up to the age of 3;
• students involved in sports activities at a high national or international level.

The Academic Authorities reserve the right to carefully consider very exceptional or special requests not included in the above categories.

Further details can be found in the attached Regulations for the enrolment of part-time students in degree courses at the University of Parma and in the Prospectus.

Courses for UNIPR students in preparation for language proficiency exams included in the study plan

To prepare for the proficiency exams managed by the CLA, students can attend one or more cycles of exercises led by native-speaking teachers and/or take online self-study courses, which are always available on the CLA's Elly portal. Information on the following courses is provided:

ENGLISH COURSE B1 and B2 WITH TEACHER

FRENCH COURSE B1 and B2 WITH TEACHER