FAQ – Bachelor’s Degree Programme in History and Protection of Archaeological, Artistic, Archival and Library Heritage (L-1)

 

 

1. I saw that the Study Plan includes an exam in Latin, but I have never studied this subject. Is prior knowledge required?

The exam is accessible even to students who have never studied Latin. Not all students enrolling in our degree programme have studied Latin in high school, and professors usually take into account the different backgrounds. The professor may also direct you to tutors who can help you with your studies.

2. How many compulsory foreign language exams do I have to take?

You must take one compulsory language exam (6 ECTS), certifying knowledge at at least B2 level, chosen from:

• English
• French
• German
• Spanish
• Portuguese

3. I have doubts or problems regarding the payment of university fees. What should I do?

For any question and/or problem related to university fees, you must contact the Student Office in Via Capponi at: segreteriastudenti.capponi@unifi.it. Here is the link with all contacts of the University’s Student Offices

 

4. Is it possible to have online meetings with tutors?

Yes. If you cannot come to our office in person, you can send an email to tutor.storiaetutela@st-umaform.unifi.it requesting an online meeting on the GMeet platform.

 

5. I read that starting from September attendance is no longer compulsory. Is it true? Will the exam be different for attending and non-attending students?

Starting from September, attendance in our Degree Programme is no longer compulsory, but it is strongly recommended. The exam programme will be at the professor’s discretion and different for attending and non-attending students.

 

6. How is the 3 ECTS / 6 ECTS internship carried out?

The internship is carried out at companies or institutions that have an agreement with the University, after the agreement is signed between the University (promoter) and the host organisation. Each internship includes a training project describing objectives, contacts of the intern, academic tutor and company tutor, and defining the type, duration and modalities of the internship. The curricular internship has a training purpose and is part of the study plan or a university education pathway. It may also be carried out without awarding ECTS, as long as it is part of a study programme. The duration is proportional to the number of ECTS and cannot exceed 12 months.

 

7. What procedures are required before starting the internship?

7.1 Contact with the university tutor

Before looking for a company, the student must contact the internship delegate or tutor for their Degree Programme. Internship delegates:

• Archaeological heritage curriculum: Prof. Marina Pucci
• Artistic heritage curriculum: Prof. Francesco Guzzetti
• Archival and library heritage curriculum: Prof. Annantonia Martorano

 

7.2 Company search

The internship must be carried out only at companies with an agreement with the University of Florence. Students can consult the list via SPID through the online service Vuoi effettuare un tirocinio? Internships cannot be carried out at workplaces belonging to cohabitants, relatives or in-laws up to the 4th degree, in accordance with the University’s Ethical Code. Search options:

• Trova > Azienda (Province and/or Ateco 2007 code)
• Trova > Strutture Unifi for internal University structures Once the company is identified, the student must contact the internship representative listed in the “Company Profile”.

 

7.3 Safety training course

Before starting an in-person internship, the student must complete the mandatory workplace safety training. For archaeological heritage students, there is a specific safety course for archaeological excavations.

 

8. What procedures are required afterwards?

8.1 Enabling project compilation

Once the company confirms availability, the student must request authorisation to compile the online project on St@ge. The student must send one email from their institutional account to:

• university tutor
• company tutor
• School Internship Service

The email must include:

• name and surname
• student ID number
• Degree Programme
• company name (as registered in St@ge)
• internship period
• training project outline
• safety training certificate details

The Internship Service will enable the project and notify the student.

 

8.2 Validation, printing and submission of the project

After completing the project, the student must request validation by email (including at least the student ID number). Once validated, the project can be printed or saved as PDF and must be signed by:

• student
• university tutor
• legal representative / sector manager
• company tutor

The project must be stamped by the company and submitted to the Internship Service 3–5 working days before the start date.

 

8.3 Internship activation

After submission, the Internship Service activates the internship and makes the necessary communications. The student must fill in the Internship Diary during the internship.

 

9. How is the internship concluded?

Starting from the day after the internship end date, the following must be completed on St@ge:

• student questionnaire
• university tutor questionnaire
• company tutor questionnaire
• final report (by the company tutor, only after the three questionnaires are completed)

The internship is not considered completed until all questionnaires have been submitted. The student must then submit:

• the Internship Completion Certificate (Form F)
• the Internship Diary

The internship identification code (to be included in Form F) is indicated in the training project and can be retrieved via “View Project for Printing”.

 

10. What are the contacts of the Internship and Placement Office?

Contacts:

• Marilena Angeli
• Claudia Vinci

Telephone hours: Monday–Thursday, 10:00–12:00 Address: Via Laura 48, 50121 Florence – 1st floor, Room AS2 Email: stage@st-umaform.unifi.it

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