Political Science - Bachelor / Master - UNIGE

The Master in Political Science is a natural extension of the Bachelor in Political Science. It is designed to strengthen the training acquired at the Bachelor level, to develop research skills in political science and to prepare students for the next stage of their professional development, whether they choose to enter the labour market or pursue an academic career. This Master's programme offers students a choice of three specialisations composed of three courses in their chosen area of specialisation and two required methodology courses.

SPECIALISATION OPTIONS:

Political Behaviour
Comparative and International Politics
Political Theory

Programme length

1.5 years (3 semesters)

Languages of instruction

French, English

More information on this formation

Study Programme

3 semesters (max. 5 semesters | 90 ECTS credits

Required courses (36 credits)
Themes and methodology, according to specialisation:

International Politics
International Relations and Domestic Politics
Comparative Politics
Electoral Behaviour: From Classical Approaches to Cognitive Psychology
Social Movements
Political Behaviour: Institutions, Parties and Campaigns
Issues in Political Theory
Theories of Citizenship, Justice and Multiculturalism
Normative Political Theory

Option classes and electives (30 credits)

Institutions and Conflict
Research Placement
Democratic Innovations and Citizen Participation
Actors in the Policy Process
Political Economy of International Aid, etc.

Master's thesis or work placement dissertation (24 credits)

Conditions of registration

www.unige.ch/conditions/MA

Admission Conditions

A Bachelor in Political Science, International Relations Orientation International Policy or an equivalent degree in another field, upon successful completion of co-requisite courses (6 to 30 credits) or a 60 credits complementary programme.

www.unige.ch/sciences-societe/etudiants/reglements
www.unige.ch/sciences-societe/formations/inscription/admissionmaster

Applications

Deadline: 28 February 2026

www.unige.ch/enrolment

Mobility

Master's students are permitted to go on exchange for one semester. Students may go on exchange as early as their second semester but may earn no more than 30 credits at another university. The dissertation cannot be substituted.

www.unige.ch/exchange

Professional Prospects

A Master in Political Science leads to a number of opportunities both in Switzerland and abroad in:

Public administration
NGOs
Banking and insurance
Print, audio-visual and electronic media
Communications
Public relations
Human resources
International organisations
Civil society
Academic research and teaching

Contact information

GENEVA SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Uni Mail
40 bd du Pont-d'Arve
1211 Genève

STUDENT AFFAIRS
T. +41 (0)22 379 80 00
secretariat-etudiants-sds(at)unige.ch

ACADEMIC ADVISOR
Gaetan Clavien
T. +41 (0)22 379 80 05
Gaetan.Clavien(at)unige.ch

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