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

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More details

Deadline: January 15

Language

English, French

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

54 ECTS

or 72 (with minor)

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Anthropology Sociology Sustainable Development View 5 other PhDs in Sociology in Switzerland

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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100

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Accidents
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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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National

8000 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8000 CHF per year during 48 months.

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.

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