Master’s Degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering for Territorial Safety and Environmental Protection

The Master's Degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering for Territorial Safety and Environmental Protection is a two-year inter-class course of the Department of Engineering of the University of Naples Parthenope. It has two curricula: one in Italian, focused on civil and structural safety, and one in English, devoted to environmental protection and conservation of the built heritage, with a double degree agreement with Rhode Island University. The course deals with territorial safety and environmental protection, two linked themes: protecting buildings and infrastructure from natural hazards requires structural skills, while protecting the environment and the built heritage requires conservation and sustainability skills. The two curricula each develop one of these aspects.

Teaching integrates theoretical lessons, practical exercises, laboratories and real projects, valuing both independent work and work in multidisciplinary groups. The course is full-time and in person in Naples. Credits, price and start date are not stated. The existence of a curriculum in English and a double degree with Rhode Island University gives the course an international dimension. The page requires a B2 level of English for this pathway but does not explain how the double degree works, or in which year the period abroad takes place. The Placement Office organises recruitment meetings and career orientation days.

The aim is to train engineers for project management, consulting and responsibility roles in the public and private sectors. Graduates can register with the Register of Engineers, section A, civil and environmental sector. The roles mentioned include environmental consultant, civil engineer, infrastructure designer, sustainability expert and safety engineer. The qualification allows registration with the Register of Engineers, section A, civil and environmental sector, and prepares for roles of responsibility in projects, consultancies and administrations. Admission requires a degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or equivalent. Details on selection and the number of places are not stated on the page. Before applying it is advisable to compare this information with that published on the university's official website, which may be more up to date than the page. It is also advisable to contact the department's teaching office to clarify any doubts about attendance, lesson calendar, assessment methods and organisation of the final exam. Those who work should carefully assess the commitment required, in terms of weekly hours and attendance, to understand whether the programme is compatible with other professional or personal commitments. It may also be useful to ask whether information sessions or orientation days are held, in which lecturers present the course and answer candidates' questions.