of Arts

3 semesters (max. 6 semesters) | 90 ECTS credits

Chosen discipline (36 credits)
3 teaching modules.

2 elective modules (24 credits)

Dissertation (30 credits)

The Master of Arts is offered in the following branches:
1. Classical archaeology
2. Egyptology and Coptic
3. Chinese studies*
4. Classical studies
5. Japanese studies
6. Medieval studies*
7. Mesopotamian studies
8. Russian studies
9. French as a foreign language*
10. Ancient history
11. Art history*
12. History and anthropology of religions
13. General history*
14. Transnational history*
15. English language and literature*
16. Armenian language and literature
17. French language and literature*
18. Greek language and literature*
19. Italian language and literature
20. Latin language and literature
21. German language, literature and civilisation*
22. Arab language, literature and civilisation
23. Hispanic language, literature and civilisation*
24. Linguistics
25. Comparative literature*
26. Musicology*
27. Philosophy*

* Also available during the Spring semester.

www.unige.ch/conditions/MA

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.

Deadline for Fall Semester for candidates that hold a foreign bachelor's degree: 28 February 2026
(30 April 2026 for candidates that hold a Swiss bachelor's degree at the start of the next academic year AND, according to their nationality, are not subject to a visa for entry into Switzerland for more than 90 days, according to Swiss government requirements and regardless of their current place of residence, or for candidates holding a Swiss residence permit that is valid beyond 30 April.)
Deadline for Spring Semester: to be checked on the website of the Admissions Office

www.unige.ch/enrolment

Master's students are encouraged to go on exchange, if possible for a single semester, given the duration of the programme. Students may go on exchange regardless of how many credits they have completed at the Faculty. Under regulations, students may earn no more than 24 credits (2 modules) while on exchange. The dissertation cannot be substituted.

www.unige.ch/exchange

Unlike other fields of study, Arts degrees are not geared toward a specific career and graduates generally need to 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, private companies, banks, administration, staff management, tourism, public relations, cultural activities, art dealerships, galleries, and literary, linguistic or philosophical research and writing, etc.

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
Uni Bastions
5 rue De-Candolle
1211 Genève 4

STUDENT AFFAIRS
T. +41 (0)22 379 73 16/76
service-etudiants(at)unige.ch

ACADEMIC ADVISORS
Master
Sandra Rubal
T. +41 (0)22 379 73 11
Sandra.Rubal(at)unige.ch

Master Admissions, post-graduate studies, applicants without a Swiss school-leaving diploma, advanced standing
Olivier Frutiger
T. +41 (0)22 379 73 13
Olivier.Frutiger(at)unige.ch

Exchanges
Nicolas Fornerod
T. +41 (0)22 379 73 18
Nicolas.Fornerod(at)unige.ch