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Anthropology and Sociology of Development – (Ph.D.)
Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva
Anthropology and Sociology of Development
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| Application Deadline: | 15 January | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,035 - | ||
| Location: | Geneva / Switzerland / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 48 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 24 | ||
| Languages: | English French | ||
Location of Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva
In the area of international and development studies, anthropology and sociology are indispensable for the comparative study of global concerns from below, from the margins and across borders, with a focus on the role of non-State actors and social movements. The new disciplinary programme to be put in place for the 2011-12 academic year aims to provide students with the analytical and methodological tools to explore the social and cultural systems that influence, and are influenced by, policy interventions, especially – but not exclusively – in the field of development. Other areas of interest include conflict and peace-building, location and migration, as well as identity politics.
The PhD of the Graduate Institute with a specialisation in Anthropology and Sociology of Development is a challenging degree tailored for outstanding students with a strong commitment to Anthropology and Sociology, as well as a proven ability in independent research work. It helps prepare graduates for an academic career, or for research-oriented positions in the public or private sector.
The PhD programme is small by design and admits a limited number of students each year. The size of the programme and close contact with professors offer an intimate and highly stimulating environment in which to grow intellectually. This specialisation is a recognized and well established platform for advanced graduate research in Anthropology and Sociology. With a large diversity of research and professional interests, the faculty members offer research supervision in a wide range of subjects.
Apart from formal research supervision from their doctorate supervisor (a professor of the Anthropology and Sociology of Development Unit), doctoral students can expect wider intellectual support at all stages of their research.
During their doctoral studies, candidates are required to obtain 24 ECTS credits for coursework and to present and defend a preliminary thesis dissertation. The programme, culminating in the presentation and defence of a doctoral thesis embodying an original and significant piece of research, is designed to take a maximum of four years. For detailed information, refer to PhD Rules.
Contents
The PhD programme is designed to take a maximum of four years after the master programme. During their doctoral studies, candidates are required to obtain 24 course credits and defend a preliminary thesis dissertation before completing fieldwork and writing their doctoral thesis.
SEMESTRES 1-2 | SEMESTERS 1-2
2 COURS OBLIGATOIRES | 2 COMPULSORY COURSES
12 CRÉDITS | 12 CREDITS
Automne | Autumn
- Doctoral Research Seminar I: Themes Isabelle Schulte-Tenckhoff et al.
Printemps | Spring
- Doctoral Research Seminar II: Projects Isabelle Schulte-Tenckhoff
SEMESTRES 1-2 | SEMESTERS 1-2
2 COURS OPTIONNELS | 2 ELECTIVE COURSES
12 CRÉDITS | 12 CREDITS
Automne | Autumn
- Anthropology and the Natural Environment Antje Linkenbach-Fuchs
- Core Issues of Social Theory Antje Linkenbach-Fuchs
- Genre, culture et pouvoirs Fenneke Reysoo
- Topics in Globalisation and Postcolonialism Alessandro Monsutti
- World Anthropologies: Uses and Abuses of “Culture” Isabelle Schulte-Tenckhoff
Printemps | Spring
- Anthropologie et développement:éthique et politique de l’aide Jean-Pierre Jacob
- City Space, Globalisation and Anthropology Isabelle Milbert
- Colonialism, Decolonisation and the InternationalSystem Gopalan Balachandran
- Gender Transformations: kinship, Marriage and Property Fenneke Reysoo
- Power, State and Violence Riccardo Bocco
- Qualitative Field Methods in the Social Sciences Alessandro Monsutti
- Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences Nicolas Müller
- Questions foncières: gouvernement des hommes et des ressources naturelles dans les pays du Sud Jean-Pierre Jacob
TOTAL DES CRÉDITS POUR LES ENSEIGNEMENTS = 24 | TOTAL CREDITS FOR COURSES = 24
MÉMOIRE PRÉLIMINAIRE DE THÈSE | PRELIMINARY THESIS DISSERTATION
30 CRÉDITS | 30 CREDITS
Pour les échéances du programme de doctorat, se référer au règlement d’études et aux directives internes disponibles sur Etunet. | For PhD time-limits, see the Academic and Internal Regulations available on Etunet.
Cours ouverts aux doctorants intéressés par une mineure en anthropologie et sociologie du développement |
Courses open to Phd students interested in a minor in anthropology and sociology of development
SEMESTRES 1-4 | SEMESTERS 1-4
1 COURS OBLIGATOIRE | 1 COMPULSORY COURSE
6 CRÉDITS | 6 CREDITS
Automne | Autumn
- Doctoral Research Seminar I: Themes Isabelle Schulte-Tenckhoff et al.
1 COURS OBLIGATOIRE À CHOIX | 1 COMPULSORY COURSE TO BE CHOSEN
6 CRÉDITS | 6 CREDITS
Automne | Autumn
- Core Issues of Social Theory Antje Linkenbach-Fuchs
- Topics in Globalisation and Postcolonialism Alessandro Monsutti
- World Anthropologies: Uses and Abuses of “Culture” Isabelle Schulte-Tenckhoff
Printemps | Spring
- Power, State and Violence Riccardo Bocco
- Qualitative Field Methods in the Social Sciences Alessandro Monsutti
- Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences Nicolas Müller
1 COURS OPTIONNEL À CHOIX |
1 ELECTIVE COURSE TO BE CHOSEN
6 CRÉDITS | 6 CREDITS
Automne | Autumn
- Anthropology and the Natural Environment Antje Linkenbach-Fuchs
- Genre, culture et pouvoirs Fenneke Reysoo
Printemps | Spring
- Anthropologie et développement:éthique et politique de l’aide Jean-Pierre Jacob
- City Space, Globalisation and Anthropology Isabelle Milbert
- Colonialism, Decolonisation and the InternationalSystem Gopalan Balachandran
- Gender Transformations: kinship, Marriage and Property Fenneke Reysoo
- Questions foncières: gouvernement des hommes et des ressources naturelles dans les pays du SudJean-Pierre Jacob
TOTAL DES CRÉDITS POUR LES ENSEIGNEMENTS = 18 | TOTAL CREDITS FOR COURSES = 18
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
Language requirements
The Institute is a bilingual English-French institution; students are therefore required to demonstrate their knowledge of these languages by including the relevant certificates with their application forms.
English
- Level required: candidates are required to demonstrate excellent command of the language, both written and spoken, confirmed by a language certificate:
- Candidates of English mother-tongue and those who have completed secondary or post-secondary education in English, confirmed by a diploma, are exempt from this requirement.
French
- Level required: a passive knowledge of French can be acquired during the first study semester; knowledge of French will be tested at the beginning of the second semester (February or March).
- Candidates of French mother-tongue, candidates who have completed secondary or post-secondary education in French, confirmed by a diploma, or candidates who have obtained a French diploma equivalent to a DELF B2 are exempt from this requirement.
- Request for a waiver of the French requirement: candidates with no prior knowledge of French may request a waiver [pdf]. Upon successful acceptance to the Institute, they will be required to attend an intensive French course during the three weeks preceding the beginning of the autumn semester and for the duration of the first semester; upon completion of the course they will be required to pass a language test.
PhD Academic Requirements
Candidates musthold a graduate qualification (Master), or an equivalent qualification, in a discipline relevant to the chosen programme.
- PhD in Anthropology and Sociology of Development:
Diploma of Advanced Studies (DEA) or Master’s degree in Anthropology, sociology or development studies or in a related discipline + have completed, to the extent possible, a DEA- or Masters level research dissertation (please include a copy with your application).
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Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Master's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 600 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 250 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 100 |
Accreditation
The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies is accredited by the Conférence Universitaire Suisse.
Funding details
Each year the Graduate Institute awards an important number of scholarships to Master and PhD students for its study programs in the field of international affairs, development studies, international economics, political science, international law, international economics and international history. Scholarships are awarded according to academic merit and financial need of students.
There are three categories of scholarship:
- Full scholarships: with a few exceptions, these are worth CHF 18,000. Recipients are exempt from Graduate Institute tuition fees.
- Partial scholarships: the value of these grants varies according to the individual needs of the recipient student. These grants do not cover tuition fees which recipients of partial grants are required to pay.
- Tuition scholarships: these grants cover tuition fees for one academic year. They are awarded to exceptional students.
To consult a list of scholarships available through the Institute and how to apply for them, please visit:
http://www.graduateinstitute.ch/corporate/admissions/fees-scholarships_en.html
Please send your scholarship request at the same time as the documents of your application file (procedure is online). The deadline for submitting scholarship is the same as for the application: January 15, 2012.
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