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Organization: Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies
Location: Switzerland, Geneva
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Closing Date: 2024-05-31
The Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) programme has been developed in response to the growing need to understand, question and reform today’s humanitarian system, in collaboration with our partner organisations, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). The programme offers evidence-based, cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural education in the field of humanitarian action.
This blended postgraduate course combines theoretical, practical and managerial skills in a unique adult-learning environment, to empower humanitarian professionals with reflective and critical analysis for a more effective humanitarian response. The coursework will focus on deconstructing the humanitarian system, learning about its normative frameworks, as well as reflecting about the interactions and power
dynamics among humanitarian actors. It will provide expertise in assessing methods, tools and approaches used to provide assistance to affected populations in different humanitarian contexts (armed conflicts, disasters, urban settings and migration).
To allow students to tailor their studies to their individual needs and preferences, the Master of Advanced Studies in Humanitarian Action is flexible and modular. Students can chose from two options:
Option 1, Master in 14 months
The MAS starts in September with a first residential term (from September to December ) and then continues online (from January to October 2024).
Course dates: 1 September, 2024 – 31 October, 2025
Option 2, Flexible, up to 38 months
This option allows participants to start the MAS with the core course (term one) or any other courses that are part of the MAS programme. Students have up to 38 months to complete the 60 ECTS credits necessary for the MAS.
Please find more information on the course structure here.
Fee information
CHF 15,000 for One Year Option (1 September 2024 – 31 October 2025)
CHF 17,000 for Flexible Option (up 38 months)
The fee does not include travel and accomodation costs of the residential term (September – December 2024).
How to register
Admission criteria
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a Swiss or foreign university;
- At least two years of relevant professional experience;
- Excellent command of English (see below)
Application procedure
To submit your application, please follow the four steps below:
- Go to the page of the course of your interest and click “apply”
- Fill in the application form on the online platform
- Upload all requested documents (check your scholarship eligibility beforehand)
- Submit
Please note that the processing of an application may take up to three weeks.
Applications sent after the closing date and/or incomplete will not be considered.
Once you have submitted your application, you will receive a confirmation by e-mail. Please note that the Selection Committee may take up to three weeks to validate an admission request.
We kindly ask you to take note of ourcancellation policy.
Required documents for the Master/Diploma/Certificate of Advanced Studies:
- CV (Resume)
- Highest educational qualification obtained
- Proof of English language competence to be dated less than 2 years (see details below)
- Work certificates/official document from your current and the previous two job positions
- Two recent letters of recommendation (academic and/or professional) signed and with direct mention of the programme of your choice
- Portrait photo (ID format)
- Scanned copy of passport
Language Requirements
The minimum required English level is C1. Providing a language certificate is mandatory, except in the two following cases:
- If you are a native English speaker, please provide a copy of your passport as proof.
- If you have worked for at least five years in English with MSF or ICRC, please provide a copy of the English test you have undertaken internally with your employer.
Recognized Tests and Scores:
- Cambridge English Advanced (CAE): 180-199
- Cambridge English First (FCE): 180-190
- C1 Business Higher
- IELTS: 6.5-7.5
- TOEFL iBT: 95-120
- TOEIC Listening & Reading: 945
- TOEIC Speaking & Writing: 360
- PTE General Level 4
- PTE Academic: 76-85
- Duolingo: 130
- EF SET (CEFR): C1
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