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Overview
Anthropology and Sociology from Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies is tailored to students with a strong commitment to anthropology and sociology and a demonstrated capacity for independent research. Through the foundational doctoral seminar, a weekly departmental seminar series and further opportunities to participate in cross-departmental colloquia, we offer a vibrant and welcoming intellectual community for PhD students. During their doctoral studies, candidates will obtain 24 course credits and defend a preliminary thesis dissertation before completing fieldwork and writing their doctoral thesis.
Students at Anthropology and Sociology from Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies will:
- profit most from our unique approach to the major global issues of our time
- carry out their own empirical research based on the solid theoretical and methodological training that we offer
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Anthropology
- Anthropology of Populism
- Biomedicine
- Dealing with the Past and Transitional Justice: Comparative Perspectives
- Environment and Society
- Research Design and Proposal Writing in the Social Sciences
- Research Methods in Anthropology and Sociology
- Social Theory
- The State: post-colonial perspectives
- Violence and the City
- Violence
- Visual Anthropology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English, French
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
54 ECTS
or 72 (with minor)
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Anthropology Sociology Sustainable DevelopmentAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- You should hold, or at least receive upon arrival, a master’s degree or its equivalent in a discipline relevant to your study programme, from an accredited university.
- A thesis proposal should be submitted that describes your research project.
- All students must have an excellent command of English.
Tuition Fee
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International
7300 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7300 EUR per year during 48 months. -
EU/EEA
4562 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4562 EUR per year during 48 months.
- Swiss residents: CHF 5,000 per year
- Non-residents: CHF 8,000 per year
Living costs for Genève
1925 - 2850 CHF /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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