University of Turin

What you'll study

This postgraduate diploma covers core areas of labour consultancy and human resources management with a balance of legal, organisational and practical modules. Teaching typically includes lectures, case studies, workshops and a placement or applied project.

• Labour law and employment contracts – national and EU frameworks, types of employment contracts, collective bargaining and dismissal procedures.
• Industrial and employment relations – trade unions, collective negotiation, conflict resolution and workplace mediation.
• Human resources management – recruitment and selection, performance management, job design and strategic HR planning.
• Compensation, payroll and social security – pay systems, payroll administration, social contributions and compliance obligations.
• Training and development – needs analysis, design of training programmes, lifelong learning and professional development strategies.
• Organisational behaviour and psychology – team dynamics, leadership, motivation and change management.
• HR analytics and digital tools – use of HR information systems, basic analytics for workforce planning and decision support.
• Practical laboratory and internship – workplace placements, simulated consultancy projects or role-play exercises to build applied skills.
• Final applied project or consultancy report – an individual or group project addressing a real HR or labour-relations issue in an organisation.

Structure

The programme is delivered through taught modules, seminars and practical workshops, culminating in an applied project or internship. Contact hours are complemented by supervised independent study and typically include opportunities for work placement with companies, trade unions, public administrations or consultancy firms.

Entry requirements

Applicants normally need a recognised first-cycle degree (bachelor’s) or equivalent in law, economics, business, psychology, sociology or a related discipline. Candidates with relevant professional experience in HR, administration or social services may also be considered. Evidence of language proficiency is required for instruction language(s): applicants should demonstrate competence in Italian if the programme is delivered in Italian, or in English where modules are held in English. Additional requirements commonly include a CV, a motivation statement and academic transcripts; some applicants may be invited to an interview.

Career prospects

Graduates typically move into practical HR roles and labour relations positions across private, public and third-sector organisations. Common career paths include:

• Human resources specialist or generalist – recruitment, employee relations, learning and development, benefits administration.
• Labour consultant or employment law advisor – advising employers, workers or trade unions on contract, compliance and dispute matters.
• Payroll and compensation analyst – payroll administration, compensation structuring and statutory contributions management.
• Organisational development and training specialist – designing and delivering professional development and change programmes.
• HR analyst or people operations – using HR data to inform workforce planning and policy.
• Public administration and social services roles – employment policy, personnel management and labour market programmes.

The programme’s applied focus and local industry links also support consultants working with SMEs, recruitment agencies and labour law firms. Graduates may further progress to advanced masters degrees or professional qualifications in HR, labour law or industrial relations.

Why study at University of Turin

The University of Turin is a leading public university with longstanding strengths in law, economics and social sciences, offering a multidisciplinary environment for study of labour relations and HR. Its location in Turin—an important industrial and services hub—provides strong opportunities for internships and collaboration with businesses, trade associations and public institutions. Students benefit from experienced academic staff, practical-oriented teaching, and university career services that help connect graduates with employers. The programme also draws on the university’s research expertise in employment law, labour markets and social policy, giving students access to up-to-date scholarship alongside vocational training.