The Academic Senate of the University of Siena, in light of the local and national epidemiological context and the expected end of the state of emergency, has established that, from April 1, 2022, all final exams and degree examinations will take place exclusively in person. Therefore, it will no longer be permitted to conduct these examinations remotely.
Only in exceptional cases, in the event of a confirmed positive result for Sars-Cov-2, or mandatory isolation, may remote examinations be allowed, provided that the student provides proof of their inability to participate in person.
- 14 – 15 - 16 July 2025
- 15 – 16 – 17 October 2025
- 17 – 18 – 19 December 2025
- 13 – 14 – 15 April 2026
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science (L-36)
The degree is awarded upon successful completion of a final examination consisting of the preparation of a written report, which may also be in a foreign language, accompanied by the necessary bibliographic references and documentation, on topics previously agreed upon with the professor responsible for one of the courses in the candidate's curriculum and subsequently evaluated by a Commission composed according to current regulations. The final examination is presented before the Graduation Committee. The final grade, expressed out of one hundred and ten, with possible honors, is determined using the average of the grades obtained in the exams taken as the starting grade. The Committee, based on the written work and the outcome of the discussion, may award up to a maximum of 6 additional points to the average as determined above. 7 ECTS credits are awarded for the final examination.
Master's Degree in International Relations (LM-52)
The final examination consists of the discussion of a thesis chosen by the candidate in a course among those in their individual study plan and on a topic agreed upon with the professor responsible for that course (thesis supervisor). A co-supervisor is required.
The thesis must be original work by the student under the guidance of the thesis supervisor and must have the following characteristics: a) be the result of thorough research; b) demonstrate the candidate's ability to organize and structure the work; c) include adequate bibliographic references and precise referencing and citation of sources; d) verify the issues related to the subject of study with a scientifically correct method, also showing the candidate's critical abilities. At the student's discretion, and subject to the favorable opinion of the thesis supervisor, the student may present the thesis in a foreign language.
The final examination consists of the presentation and discussion of a thesis before the Graduation Committee, presented with discretionary use of audiovisual and/or computer tools. (...) To be admitted to the final examination, the student must submit a specific graduation application to the Student and Teaching Office, signed by the thesis supervisor according to the new digital procedure, within the deadlines set by the academic calendar. Derogation from this deadline may be granted, for justified reasons, by the Head of the Department. The student must also be up-to-date with the payment of university fees and any late payment penalties; have obtained all the educational credits required by the study program regulations, net of those attributed to the final examination; have deposited a copy of the thesis with the Student and Teaching Office within the deadlines set by the academic calendar.
18 ECTS credits are awarded for the final examination. The final grade, expressed out of one hundred and ten with possible honors, is determined with reference to the weighted average of the grades obtained in the exams taken. In calculating the final average, expressed out of one hundred and ten, rounding is done down from 1 to 49 hundredths of a point, and up from 50 to 99 hundredths of a point. The Graduation Committee, based on the written work and the outcome of the discussion, having heard the opinions of the supervisor and co-supervisor, decides by majority vote to award up to a maximum of 6 additional points to the average as determined above. Any honors must be decided by the Committee unanimously. For increases greater than this, up to a maximum of 8 points, the thesis must address a particularly complex topic, developed by the candidate with characteristics of originality and particular commitment, certified in writing by the supervisor. The report certifying these characteristics, together with a copy of the written work, must be sent to the Head of the Department at least one week before the discussion, to allow the members of the Graduation Committee time to review it. The Head of the Department informs the President of the Graduation Committee of the request for an increase in points, which must be decided by the Committee itself unanimously.
Master's Degree in Administrative Sciences (LM-63)
The final examination consists of the discussion of a thesis chosen by the candidate in a course among those in their individual study plan and on a topic agreed upon with the professor responsible for that course (thesis supervisor). A co-supervisor is required.
The final examination consists of the presentation and discussion of a written paper in hard copy format before the Graduation Committee. The student may use paper, computer, audiovisual, multimedia, or other aids. The thesis consists of a number of pages appropriate for a monographic work, with the following characteristics: a) be the result of thorough research; b) demonstrate the candidate's ability to organize and structure the work; c) include adequate bibliographic references and precise referencing and citation of sources; d) verify the issues related to the subject of study with a scientifically correct method, also showing the candidate's critical abilities. At the student's discretion, and subject to the favorable opinion of the thesis supervisor, the student may present the thesis in a foreign language.
The final grade is expressed out of one hundred and ten with possible honors.
To be admitted to the final examination, the student must: - submit a specific graduation application to the Department's Teaching Secretariat within the deadlines set by the academic calendar; - be up-to-date with university fees and any late payment penalties; - have met the following requirements within predefined deadlines: a) have passed all exams and obtained all the educational credits required by the study program regulations, net of those attributed to the final examination; b) have completed the AlmaLaurea questionnaire online; c) have submitted a copy of the written work in electronic format, together with a copy of the title page bearing the supervisor's signature, to the Department's Teaching Secretariat within the deadlines set by the academic calendar.
The Final Examination Committee is composed of no fewer than 5 members, appointed by the Head of the Department.
The Graduation Committee, based on the written work and the outcome of the discussion, having heard the opinions of the supervisor and co-supervisor, may award up to a maximum of 6 additional points to the average as determined above. For increases greater than this, up to a maximum of 8 points, the thesis must address a particularly complex topic, developed by the candidate with characteristics of originality and particular commitment, certified in writing by the supervisor. The report certifying these characteristics, together with a copy of the written work, must be sent to the Head of the Department at least one week before the discussion, to allow the members of the Graduation Committee time to review it. The Head of the Department will inform the President of the Graduation Committee of the request for an increase in points, which must be decided by the Committee itself unanimously. 18 ECTS credits are awarded for the final examination.
The final grade, expressed out of one hundred and ten with possible honors, is determined with reference to the weighted average of the grades obtained in the exams taken. 18 ECTS credits are awarded for the final examination.
Master's Degree in Social Sustainability and Welfare Management (LM-87)
The final examination consists of the presentation and discussion of a thesis before the Graduation Committee, presented with discretionary use of audiovisual and/or computer tools.
15 ECTS credits are awarded for the final examination. The final grade, expressed out of one hundred and ten with possible honors, is determined with reference to the weighted average of the grades obtained in the exams taken. In calculating the final average, expressed out of one hundred and ten, rounding is done down from 1 to 49 hundredths of a point, and up from 50 to 99 hundredths of a point. The Graduation Committee, based on the written work and the outcome of the discussion, having heard the opinions of the supervisor and co-supervisor, decides by majority vote to award up to a maximum of 6 additional points to the average as determined above. Any honors must be decided by the Committee unanimously. For increases greater than this, up to a maximum of 8 points, the thesis must address a particularly complex topic, developed by the candidate with characteristics of originality and particular commitment, certified in writing by the supervisor. The report certifying these characteristics, together with a copy of the written work, must be sent to the Head of the Department at least one week before the discussion, to allow the members of the Graduation Committee time to review it.
The Head of the Department informs the President of the Graduation Committee of the request for an increase in points, which must be decided by the Committee itself unanimously.