MASTER OF LAW*:
The Master of Law follows the Bachelor programme to complete students' basic legal training. Graduates can therefore enter the job market directly. Thanks to the range of available electives and the dissertation, students may have the opportunity to gain general knowledge in various legal fields.
THEMATIC MASTER'S PROGRAMMES*:
*This programme is available in a bilingual format (Geneva/Basel).
MASTER OF LAW*:
The Master of Law follows the Bachelor programme to complete students' basic legal training. Graduates can therefore enter the job market directly. Thanks to the range of available electives and the dissertation, students may have the opportunity to gain general knowledge in various legal fields.
THEMATIC MASTER'S PROGRAMMES*:
*This programme is available in a bilingual format (Geneva/Basel).
1.5 years (3 semesters)
French
Courses in English.
Passive knowledge of German is strongly recommended.
A Bachelor of Law from a Swiss university or an equivalent foreign law degree.
Deadline for Fall Semester: 30 April 2024
(28 February 2024 for applicants subject to a visa because of their nationality, as set forth in Swiss federal regulations)
Deadline for Spring Semester: to be checked on the website of the Admissions Office
Private or public sector jurist, lawyer, solicitor, judge, legal advisor in government or non-governmental organisations, etc.
Ms Caterina Gidari Wassmer
T. +41 (0)22 379 85 63
Ms Bita Bertossa
T. +41 (0)22 379 86 07
Ms Youmna Colin-Osta
T. +41 (0)22 379 84 87
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MASTER OF LAW*:
The Master of Law follows the Bachelor programme to complete students' basic legal training. Graduates can therefore enter the job market directly. Thanks to the range of available electives and the dissertation, students may have the opportunity to gain general knowledge in various legal fields.
THEMATIC MASTER'S PROGRAMME*:
*This programme is available in a bilingual format (Geneva/Basel).
MASTER OF LAW*:
The Master of Law follows the Bachelor programme to complete students' basic legal training. Graduates can therefore enter the job market directly. Thanks to the range of available electives and the dissertation, students may have the opportunity to gain general knowledge in various legal fields.
THEMATIC MASTER'S PROGRAMME*:
*This programme is available in a bilingual format (Geneva/Basel).
1.5 years (3 semesters)
French
Passive knowledge of German is strongly recommended.
Courses in English
A Bachelor of Law from a Swiss university or an equivalent foreign law degree.
Deadline for Fall Semester: 30 April 2024
(28 February 2024 for applicants subject to a visa because of their nationality, as set forth in Swiss federal regulations)
Deadline for Spring Semester: to be checked on the website of the Admissions Office
Ms Caterina Gidari Wassmer
T. +41 (0)22 379 85 63
Ms Bita Bertossa
T. +41 (0)22 379 86 07
Ms Youmna Colin-Osta
T. +41 (0)22 379 84 87
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is a joint programme with the Law Faculty of the University of Basel. It combines language skills and legal knowledge and enables students to obtain a degree from two Swiss universities. Students enrol either in Geneva or Basel and take courses at both universities (min. 30 ECTS credits from each).
Bilingual curriculum is available in the following programmes:
MASTER OF LAW (FREIES MASTERSTUDIUM)
THEMATIC PROGRAMMES:
is a joint programme with the Law Faculty of the University of Basel. It combines language skills and legal knowledge and enables students to obtain a degree from two Swiss universities. Students enrol either in Geneva or Basel and take courses at both universities (min. 30 ECTS credits from each).
Bilingual curriculum is available in the following programmes:
MASTER OF LAW (FREIES MASTERSTUDIUM)
THEMATIC PROGRAMMES:
1.5 years (3 semesters)
German, French
Some courses in English.
A Bachelor of Law from a Swiss university or an equivalent foreign law degree.
Deadline for Fall Semester: 30 april 2024
(28 February 2024 for applicants subject to a visa because of their nationality, as set forth in Swiss federal regulations)
Deadline for Spring Semester: to be checked on the website of the Admissions Office
In each of the two law faculties (at least 30 credits)
Courses relating to the chosen theme (at least 30 credits)
Dissertation and seminar (22 credits)
The dissertation is written as part of a seminar; however, students may write their dissertation outside the seminar (16 credits) and supplement it with an additional elective (6 credits).
Private or public sector jurist, lawyer, solicitor, judge, legal advisor in government or non-governmental organisations, etc.
Ms Caterina Gidari Wassmer
T. +41 (0)22 379 85 63
Ms Bita Bertossa
T. +41 (0)22 379 86 07
Ms Youmna Colin-Osta
T. +41 (0)22 379 84 87
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is built around an innovative and interdisciplinary curriculum that relies upon the theoretical and practical knowledge that has been developed in the area of children's rights, and active student participation is a key aspect of the programme. Classes are held from Monday to Thursday midday. The multidisciplinary profiles of the faculty members (law, psychology, sociology, education sciences), their active involvement in various academic and professional networks, and the programme's close ties with the International Institute for Children's Rights (IDE) in Sion all contribute to the dynamism of this Master's programme.
THE INTERFACULTY CENTRE FOR CHILDREN’S RIGHTS
The University of Geneva's Centre for Children's Rights Studies is an academic entity, located in Sion, specialised in interdisciplinary studies on children's rights. Through our research, teaching and outreach activities, we aim to better understand questions that affect children as a social group and the child as a social actor and subject of rights. The interdisciplinary approach of children's rights studies seeks to stimulate both theoretical and practical conversations in response to the growing complexity of societal problems.
is built around an innovative and interdisciplinary curriculum that relies upon the theoretical and practical knowledge that has been developed in the area of children's rights, and active student participation is a key aspect of the programme. Classes are held from Monday to Thursday midday. The multidisciplinary profiles of the faculty members (law, psychology, sociology, education sciences), their active involvement in various academic and professional networks, and the programme's close ties with the International Institute for Children's Rights (IDE) in Sion all contribute to the dynamism of this Master's programme.
THE INTERFACULTY CENTRE FOR CHILDREN’S RIGHTS
The University of Geneva's Centre for Children's Rights Studies is an academic entity, located in Sion, specialised in interdisciplinary studies on children's rights. Through our research, teaching and outreach activities, we aim to better understand questions that affect children as a social group and the child as a social actor and subject of rights. The interdisciplinary approach of children's rights studies seeks to stimulate both theoretical and practical conversations in response to the growing complexity of societal problems.
1.5 years (3 semesters)
French
It should be noted that some course materials (readings, videos, occasional external interventions) require knowledge of English.
A Bachelor or Master from a Swiss university in law, curative education, psychology, education sciences, humanities, social and political science.
Other diplomas from a Swiss university, HES or HEP may be recognized if equivalencies are established and/ or if certain conditions are met. Foreign students with a Bachelor degree of 180 ECTS or an equivalent degree from a university that is officially recognised by the authorities of the country where the degree was completed may also be admitted.
Deadline: 30 April 2024
(28 February 2024 for applicants subject to a visa because of their nationality, as set forth in Swiss federal regulations)
T. +41 (0)27 205 73 42
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is offered through University of Geneva's Institute for Environmental Sciences (ISE). ISE pool distinct disciplinary expertise and backgrounds from various faculties, including the Faculty of Science, the Geneva School of Social Sciences and the Geneva School of Economics and Management.
This Master program aims at interdisciplinary teaching and research within current dynamic and fast growing environmental fields such as climate, energy, water biodiversity, human ecology, urbanism, governance and health.
Bridging these fields is the cornerstone of the curriculum offered to students - committing themselves to environmental careers or to fundamental research - an interdisciplinary approach to environmental sciences based on natural sciences and economic as well as social sciences.
Ultimately the master's program, enable the students to professionally navigate within complex and interdisciplinary environmental context far beyond the usual sectorial approach. This broad understanding of fields in natural sciences and economic and social sciences entailed in environmental management is a unique academic offering in Switzerland.
AVAILABLE SPECIALISATION MODULES:
COMPLEMENTARY TRAINING:
As a complement to the Master's in Environmental Science, students have the option of taking the Complementary Certificate in Geomatics (30 credits). The certificate is designed to provide students with training centred on new simulation technologies which use spatial referencing, in a practical, interdisciplinary setting. (www.unige.ch/cgeom).
www.unige.ch/museis offered through University of Geneva's Institute for Environmental Sciences (ISE). ISE pool distinct disciplinary expertise and backgrounds from various faculties, including the Faculty of Science, the Geneva School of Social Sciences and the Geneva School of Economics and Management.
This Master program aims at interdisciplinary teaching and research within current dynamic and fast growing environmental fields such as climate, energy, water biodiversity, human ecology, urbanism, governance and health.
Bridging these fields is the cornerstone of the curriculum offered to students - committing themselves to environmental careers or to fundamental research - an interdisciplinary approach to environmental sciences based on natural sciences and economic as well as social sciences.
Ultimately the master's program, enable the students to professionally navigate within complex and interdisciplinary environmental context far beyond the usual sectorial approach. This broad understanding of fields in natural sciences and economic and social sciences entailed in environmental management is a unique academic offering in Switzerland.
AVAILABLE SPECIALISATION MODULES:
COMPLEMENTARY TRAINING:
As a complement to the Master's in Environmental Science, students have the option of taking the Complementary Certificate in Geomatics (30 credits). The certificate is designed to provide students with training centred on new simulation technologies which use spatial referencing, in a practical, interdisciplinary setting. (www.unige.ch/cgeom).
www.unige.ch/muse2 years (4 semesters)
French (level B1) / English (level B1)
A Bachelor degree in Science, Economics, Social Science, International Relations, Medicine, Law or another degree deemed to be equivalent. HES (University of Applied Sciences) students who are specializing in environmental sciences are eligible for this programme, provided that their application is accepted and that they successfully complete additional courses, which may be equivalent to a maximum of 30 credits.
Merit-based admission.
Deadline: 28 February 2024
www.unige.ch/enrolmentA Master in Environmental Science leads to a number of opportunities both in Switzerland and abroad, in areas such as:
Ms Nicole Efrancey Dao
T. +41 (0)22 379 08 76
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