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International History – (M.A.)
Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva
International History
- Master in International History and Politics Programme
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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: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English French | ||
Location of Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva
The Master in International History is a two-year programme that provides in-depth training in international history and politics ; it allows students to gain access, subject to certain conditions, to the PhD programme in international history and politics.
The MA in International History requires intensive work at an advanced level in the field of international history and politics, and familiarization with at least one other discipline (anthropology/sociology of development, international economics, international law, or international relations).
The degree programme comprises compulsory courses, optional seminars and the writing of an original research dissertation (mémoire) in the course of the second year.
In September 2011, the Institute will offer a fast track option, allowing students to complete a combined MA-PhD in 5 years instead of 6. For further information, please refer to the MA and PhD regulations.
The MA in International History will provide participants with the tools and approaches necessary for a rigorous analysis of the historical evolution of contemporary international relationships and global structures.
The Graduate Institute also offers disciplinary Masters in Anthropology/Sociology of Development, Economics, International History or International Relations, as well as multidisciplinary Masters in International Affairs or Development Studies.
Contents
Combining traditional and innovative perspectives, the Master in International History provides a historical background in a range of the Institute’s areas of specialisation. Courses cover the history of international relations and non-governmental organisations, global history, transatlantic relations, European integration, Asian and African history, minorities, nationalism, the history of economic development, and terrorism.
SEMESTRE 1 | SEMESTER 1
2 COURS OBLIGATOIRES | 2 COMPULSORY COURSES
12 CRÉDITS | 12 CREDITS
Automne | Autumn
- Evolution of the International System Jussi Hanhimäki
- Histories beyond Nation Gopalan Balachandran
SEMESTRES 1-2 | SEMESTERS 1-2
4 COURS OBLIGATOIRES À CHOISIR | 4 COMPULSORY COURSES TO BE CHOSEN
24 CRÉDITS | 24 CREDITS
Automne | Autumn
- Foreign Policies of Major Powers Lanxin Xiang
- History of European Integration Annabelle Littoz-Monnet
- Political Ideas Andre Liebich
Printemps | Spring
- Empires and Slavery in the Making of the ModernWorld Economy Gareth Austin
- Histoire globale: institutions et développement /Global History: Institutions and Development (1688-2000) Marc Flandreau
- Ordre et désordre international (1815-1919) Bruno Arcidiacono
SEMESTRE 2 | SEMESTER 2
1 COURS OBLIGATOIRE | 1 COMPULSORY COURSE
6 CRÉDITS | 6 CREDITS
Printemps | Spring
- Research Workshop in International History Davide Rodogno
SEMESTRES 1-4 | SEMESTERS 1-4
4 À 6 COURS OPTIONNELS À CHOISIR DANS LA DISCIPLINE DE SPÉCIALISATION | 4 TO 6 ELECTIVE COURSES TO BE CHOSEN IN THE DISCIPLINE OF SPECIALISATION
24-36 CRÉDITS | 24-36 CREDITS
Automne | Autumn
- Political and Ethical Issues in Historical Enquiry Annabelle Littoz-Monnet
- Power, Poverty and Wealth in Africa (c 1700-1945) Gareth Austin
- Résistances et protestations au Moyen-Orient:une perspective socio-historique Jordi Tejel
- The Spread of Industrialisation in Asia, Africa and Latin America Gareth Austin
- Transatlantic Relations since 1945 Jussi Hanhimäki
- The United States and East Asia Lanxin Xiang
- Understanding Terrorism: History, Contexts, and New Challenges Mohammad-Mahmoud Ould Mohamedou
- Les usages politiques de l’histoire Sergio Luzzatto
- 1989: Regime Change and Revolution in the Soviet Bloc Andre Liebich
Printemps | Spring
- Amérique latine: une histoire environnementale Marc Hufty
- Asian Security System Lanxin Xiang
- China and Globalisation Lanxin Xiang
- Comparative Perspectives on Political Liberalisation and Democratisation Mohammad-Mahmoud Ould Mohamedou
- The Cultural Politics of European Integration Annabelle Littoz-Monnet
- Democratisation after Communism Andre Liebich
- Global Migration in History and Historiography Gopalan Balachandran
- Introduction to Modern History and Politics in the Middle East Jordi Tejel
- Nationalism Andre Liebich
- Power, Poverty and Wealth in Africa since 1945 Gareth Austin
- Shining India: Development Policy Issues in a Transition Country Isabelle Milbert
- The Stakes of Humanitarianism: Past and Present Perspectives Alessandro Monsutti, Davide Rodogno
SEMESTRES 1-4 | SEMESTERS 1-4
2 À 4 COURS COMPLÉMENTAIRES À CHOISIR HORS DE LA DISCIPLINE DE SPÉCIALISATION |
2 TO 4 COMPLEMENTARY COURSES TO BE CHOSEN OUTSIDE OF THE DISCIPLINE OF SPECIALISATION
12-24 CRÉDITS | 12-24 CREDITS
COURS EN ANTHROPOLOGIE ET SOCIOLOGIE DU DÉVELOPPEMENT | COURSES IN ANTHROPOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY OF DEVELOPMENT
Automne | Autumn
- Genre, culture et pouvoirs Fenneke Reysoo
Printemps | Spring
- Colonialism, Decolonisation and the InternationalSystem Gopalan Balachandran
COURS EN DROIT INTERNATIONAL | COURSES IN INTERNATIONAL LAW
Automne | Autumn
- Evolution contemporaine de la place et des fonctions de l’ONU au sein du système juridique international Pierre-Marie Dupuy
- Fundamentals of International Environmental Law Jorge Viñuales
- International Investment Law Joost Pauwelyn
- International Trade Law Joost Pauwelyn
- The Responsibility to Protect Nicolas Michel
Printemps | Spring
- Advanced Topics in International Environmental Law and Policy Jorge Viñuales, Timothy Swanson
- La délimitation maritime en droit international Marcelo Kohen
- Droit diplomatique international Eric Wyler
- Feminist Approaches to Human Rights Ratna Kapur
- «Humanité» et «Communauté internationale »en droit international positif Pierre-Marie Dupuy
- International Criminal Law through the Cases in National and International Courts Paola Gaeta
- International Moot Court Joost Pauwelyn
- Philosophie et droit international Pierre-Marie Dupuy
- Séminaire avancé de jurisprudence environnementale Jorge Viñuales
- Trade and Investment Law Clinic Joost Pauwelyn
- WIPO and International Intellectual Property Law Edward Kwakwa
COURS EN ÉCONOMIE INTERNATIONALE | COURSES IN INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS
Automne | Autumn
- Development Economics Martina Viarengo
- Economic Principles Alessandro Missale
- Economics of International Environmental Agreements Timothy Swanson
- Industrial Organisation Damien Neven
- Microeconomics I Richard Baldwin
- Migration and Development Slobodan Djajic
- Microeconomics of International Migration Slobodan Djajic
- Research Seminar in International Economics Rahul Mukherjee (no credits and annual)
- Trade and Development Martina Viarengo
- Trade Policy Patrick Low
Printemps | Spring
- Climate Change and Trade Patrick Low
- Econometrics I Nicolas Berman
- Economic History Workshop Marc Flandreau
- Economics of International Organisations Damien Neven
- European Antitrust Damien Neven
- Gender and Development Martina Viarengo
- International Business Simon Evenett
- International Development Slobodan Djajic
- International Financial Markets and Policy Cédric Tille
- International Migration Slobodan Djajic
- International Macroeconomics Charles Wyplosz
- International Monetary and Financial Systems: Past, Present and Future Marc Flandreau, Cédric Tille
- International Trade: Theory and Evidence Nicolas Berman
- Regional and European Economic Integration Richard Baldwin
COURS EN ÉTUDES DU DÉVELOPPEMENT | COURSES IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
Automne | Autumn
- Citoyenneté et développement social dans la ville Isabelle Milbert
- Economie politique de la biodiversité Marc Hufty
- The Middle East and North Africa:Change and Continuity in Regional Politics Mohammad-Mahmoud Ould Mohamedou
- Politiques urbaines et écologie Isabelle Milbert
- Secteur privé, développement et inclusion sociale Philippe Régnier
- Sécurité alimentaire: de la production agricole au droit à l’alimentation Christophe Gironde, Christophe Golay
Printemps | Spring
- Ecologie politique Marc Hufty
- Emerging Countries and the Rise of New AsianCapitalisms Philippe Régnier
- Human Rights and Development Christophe Golay
- Inclusion financière Jean-Michel Servet
- Microfinance, entrepreneuriat et développement Philippe Régnier, Jean-Michel Servet
- Rights and Wrongs, Gender Equality and the International Organisations Christine Verschuur
- State-Building and War-Making in the Developing World Mohammad-Mahmoud Ould Mohamedou
COURS EN RELATIONS INTERNATIONALES / SCIENCE POLITIQUE | COURSES IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS / POLITICAL SCIENCE
Automne | Autumn
- Applied Game Theory Cédric Dupont
- Feminist Theory Elisabeth Prügl
- Global Environmental Politics Emily Meierding
- Introduction to International Relations Thomas Biersteker
- Politics and Economics of International Energy Giacomo Luciani
Printemps | Spring
- Civil War and Genocide in Rwanda Ravi Bhavnani
- Contemporary Issues in Conflict and Security Keith Krause
- Energy Geopolitics Emily Meierding
- European Security Challenges and Responses Stephanie Hofmann
- Gender Politics in Global Governance Elisabeth Prügl
- International Organisation Stephanie Hofmann
- Research Seminar on Sanctions Thomas Biersteker
SEMESTRE 4 | SEMESTER 4
MÉMOIRE | DISSERTATION
30 CRÉDITS | 30 CREDITS
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
Bachelor’s degree in history, political science or a related discipline, or a multidisciplinary Bachelor’s degree in international relations.
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.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| 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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