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Doctor of International Relations (DIR) |
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| Level |
postgraduate |
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| Objectives |
The GSD-DIR research programme offers a unique and exciting intellectual environment for the in-depth and interdisciplinary study of International Relations and Diplomacy. Students can pursue their doctoral programme by distance on a full-time (3 years) or part-time basis (6 years) with 9-10 mandatory on-site visits to Geneva. |
| Area of expertise |
conflict resolution, diplomacy, mediation, good offices |
| Target group |
University students |
| Content |
Year I
•4 compulsory visits to GSD
•Applicants register as MASIR/DIR students (Master of Advanced Studies in International Relations/Doctor of International Relations) during the first year of enrollment. Upon successful completion of the research progress (1st Progress Report), candidates will be upgraded to the status of Doctoral Candidates.
Year II
•3 compulsory visits to GSD
•Successful submission of 2nd and 3rd Progress Reports
Year III
•2 compulsory visits to GSD
•Successful submission of 4th Progress Report
•Submission of thesis and Defense. |
| Language |
English |
| Country |
Switzerland |
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Geneva |
| Methodology used |
Blended, On-Campus |
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| Admission requirements |
A BA degree and a MA in a relevant subject (International relations, politics, law, economics, diplomacy). Equivalent overseas qualifications are acceptable.
Around 5 years of mid-level professional experience.
If a candidate has an interdisciplinary Master degree they may be asked to undertake a Pre-DIR course to qualify for the Doctor Programme. Please note qualifying for Doctor degree does not guarantee entry in the Doctor programme.
A solid research proposal of 4000-5000 words in the GSD template. |
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| Tuition/Accommodation |
DIR by Research (three years) / CHF 11’000.- per year (CHF 33’000.- total) |
| Homepage |
www.phdstudies.com/institutions/gsd/doctor-of-international-relations |
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