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DURATION OF STUDIES 1.5 years (3 semesters) LANGUAGES OF INSTRUCTION French Except for disciplines involving modern languages (Spanish, Italian, English and German), where courses are offered in the relevant language. CONDITIONS OF REGISTRATION www.unige.ch/conditions/MA ADMISSION CONDITIONS A Bachelor of Arts with at least 60 credits in the given discipline, or an equivalent degree. Additional courses may be required depending on prior studies. Master's Programme MASTER ÈS LETTRES, DISCIPLINE TRANSNATIONAL HISTORY Transnational history looks at the interactions and interdependencies between contemporary societies, which today are studied through concepts such as integration, Americanisation and globalisation. In addition to expanding their knowledge, students will acquire the methodological, critical, analytical and writing skills needed to be an historian. The programme focuses on the history of transnational movements and networks, and the movement of experts, humanitarians, refugees and traders, as well as ideas, goods and capital. International organisations, philanthropic foundations and NGOs also play a key role in transnational history, since they are places in which new ways of thinking and acting are discussed and developed. This is the only programme of its kinds in the French-speaking world, and students will be able to make use of Geneva's major research archives. The programme is open to students who hold a Bachelor's degree with at least 60 credits in history (or knowledge deemed equivalent). Depending on their chosen specialisation, students may be required to have knowledge of languages other than Switzerland's national languages. FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
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DURATION OF STUDIES1.5 years (3 semesters)
LANGUAGES OF INSTRUCTIONFrenchExcept for disciplines involving modernlanguages (Spanish, Italian, English andGerman), where courses are offered inthe relevant language.
CONDITIONS OF REGISTRATIONwww.unige.ch/conditions/MA
ADMISSION CONDITIONSA Bachelor of Arts with at least 60credits in the given discipline, or anequivalent degree. Additional coursesmay be required depending on priorstudies.
Master's ProgrammeMASTER ÈS LETTRES, DISCIPLINETRANSNATIONAL HISTORYTransnational history looks at the interactions and interdependencies betweencontemporary societies, which today are studied through concepts such asintegration, Americanisation and globalisation. In addition to expanding theirknowledge, students will acquire the methodological, critical, analytical andwriting skills needed to be an historian. The programme focuses on the history oftransnational movements and networks, and the movement of experts,humanitarians, refugees and traders, as well as ideas, goods and capital.International organisations, philanthropic foundations and NGOs also play a keyrole in transnational history, since they are places in which new ways of thinkingand acting are discussed and developed. This is the only programme of its kindsin the French-speaking world, and students will be able to make use of Geneva'smajor research archives. The programme is open to students who hold aBachelor's degree with at least 60 credits in history (or knowledge deemedequivalent). Depending on their chosen specialisation, students may be requiredto have knowledge of languages other than Switzerland's national languages.
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
STUDY PROGRAMME3 semesters (max. 6 semesters) | 90 ECTS credits
Chosen discipline36 credits3 teaching modules.
2 elective modules36 credits
Dissertation30 credits
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
www.unige.ch/calendar
LEVEL OF FRENCH REQUIRED BY UNIGEEliminatory general test and additional written testfor non-Francophones, with the exception of thefollowing cases:www.unige.ch/frenchexam
MOBILITYMaster's students are encouraged to go on exchange,if possible for a single semester, given the duration ofthe programme. Students may go on exchangeregardless of how many credits they have completedat the Faculty. Under regulations, students may earnno more than 24 credits (2 modules) while onexchange. The dissertation cannot be substituted.www.unige.ch/exchange
PROFESSIONAL PROSPECTSUnlike other fields of study, Arts degrees are not gearedtoward a specific career and graduates generally needto gain additional experience on the job.Job opportunities may be found in the following areas:teaching, journalism, radio, television, publishing,libraries, documentation centres, archives, bookshops,museums, heritage protection organisations,international organisations, diplomacy, privatecompanies, banks, administration, staff management,tourism, public relations, cultural activities, artdealerships, galleries, and literary, linguistic orphilosophical research and writing, etc.
UNIVERSITY TAXES500 CHF / semester
REGISTRATIONDeadline for the Autumn Semester: 30 April 2021(28 February 2021 for applicants subject to a visabecause of their nationality, as set forth in Swiss federalregulations)
Deadline for the Spring Semester: 30 November 2021(30 September 2021 for applicants subject to a visabecause of their nationality, as set forth in Swiss federalregulations)
www.unige.ch/enrolment
CONTACTS FOR STUDIES
FACULTY OF HUMANITIESUni Bastions5 rue De-Candolle1211 Genève 4
STUDENT AFFAIRST. +41 (0)22 379 73 16/[email protected]
ACADEMIC ADVISORSMasterSandra RubalT. +41 (0)22 379 73 [email protected]
Master Admissions, post-graduate studies, applicants without a Swissschool-leaving diploma, advanced standingOlivier FrutigerT. +41 (0)22 379 73 [email protected]
ExchangesNicolas FornerodT. +41 (0)22 379 73 [email protected]
www.unige.ch/lettres
All programs are subject to changes. Please consult the program regulations.
