Graduates have a practical command of the Italian language at C1 level. They have a theoretical grounding in a foreign language and basic literary concepts. They have a solid grounding in the history of Italian literature and the key moments in Italian history as well as the contemporary life and institutions of Italy.

The graduate has both oral and written competence in Portuguese (level C1) and has good knowledge of the foundations of Portuguese Linguistics, Literary Theory, History of Portugal and Brazil as well as of History of Portuguese and Brazilian Literature. He/she is prepared to enter an M.A. programme, especially Luso-Brazilian and Ibero-American Studies.