Academic Program
Three-Year Degree in Linguistic Mediation Sciences – Criminology and Intelligence
Official recognition
The Three-Year Degree in Linguistic Mediation – Specialization in Criminology and Intelligence at the Istituto Criminologia.it SSML in Vibo Valentia is officially recognized by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR, DM 1930/2017) and listed on the Universitaly platform.
It awards Three-Year Diplomas in Linguistic Mediation – Class L‑12, legally equivalent to Italian university Bachelor’s degrees and recognized internationally.
This is a unique program in Italy, combining linguistic mediation with criminology and intelligence, preparing professionals highly sought after in legal, investigative, and institutional fields, in both public and private sectors.
The Scuola Superiore per Mediatori Linguistici (SSML) is a university-level institution officially recognized by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR, DM 1930/2017) and listed on Universitaly.
Our SSML offers a three-year program that integrates Linguistic Mediation with Criminology and Intelligence, forming professionals capable of operating in international, judicial, and investigative contexts.
The degree awarded is a Three-Year Diploma in Linguistic Mediation – Criminology and Intelligence Track (Class L‑12), equivalent to an Italian Bachelor’s Degree in Class L‑12.
All Italian degrees belong to a degree class, a national disciplinary category.
Therefore, our program awards a degree equivalent to an Italian Bachelor’s Degree in Class L‑12.
Practical Training in Crime Scene Analysis
Forensic Laboratory
Advanced techniques and investigative simulations for criminology and intelligence students to apply their knowledge in real scenarios.
Guest Lectures
Regular lectures by experts from international organizations (FBI, DEA, NCIS) to broaden students’ global perspectives.
Criminal Trial Simulations
Hands-on exercises with professors of criminal law, forensic medicine, and criminology analyzing real cases and proceedings.
Forensic Medicine Experience
Unique opportunity in Italy to observe autopsies authorized by the Vibo Valentia Prosecutor’s Office for direct and concrete learning.
Educational Objectives
The program trains professionals with linguistic, criminology, and analytical skills to operate nationally and internationally.
Core Learning Areas
Strategic Collaborations and Projects
Discover partnerships and initiatives by Istituto Criminologia.it SSML in Vibo Valentia, from urban security to investigative technology, aiming to train accomplished professionals and support social and cultural development.
Ministry of Cultural Heritage
Projects to valorize the territory and cultural security
State Archaeological Museum “V. Capialbi”
Tactile and Braille paths for visually impaired visitors
Vibo Valentia Police Headquarters and Prosecutor’s Office
AI software for anti-mafia investigations also used in student teaching
Acquired Competencies
By graduation, students will have developed:
Career Prospects
Graduates find employment in:
English Language Practical Experience
Our students have completed an internship in English at the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps base, a unique opportunity to apply foreign language and criminology & intelligence skills in a high-level military and international environment.
Start Your Path Now
Become part of a new generation of professionals in linguistic mediation, criminology, and intelligence.
The Higher Education Institute Criminologia.it (SSML) is legally authorized to establish a three-year Higher Education Course in Linguistic Mediation Sciences with a specialization in Criminology and Intelligence, and to award diplomas equivalent to university-level degrees.