Courses and Requirements

Please note that the study program might be subject to minor changes; activation of electives depends on student's choice. 
 

Lessons start at the beginning of September and attendance is mandatory. You cannot attend the program by distance learning.

 

First year - a.y.  2023-24 (39° cycle) 
 

• 1 preparatory course
• Attendance in 13 compulsory courses
• Exams for each compulsory course
• Research internship period during the summer
  
   

 * Methods courses (MET)
** Shared with 2nd year PhD SPS Students in a.y. 2023-24 

Second year - a.y.  2023-24 (38° cycle)

10 courses. In details:
 

• 7 compulsory courses 
   
• 3 electives
   

Exams for each course
Research paper

Note: Activation of electives depends on choices made by students 

 

COMPULSORY COURSES

3 ELECTIVES OUT OF THE FOLLOWING

**Shared with 1st year PhD Students in a.y. 2023-24 
 

Third and Fourth year 

• Study/research period at other universities
• TA/RA activities (optional)
• Seminars
• Completion of the thesis prospectus (3rd year Nov)
• Oral defence of thesis prospectus (3rd year Dec)
• Thesis submission to external reviewers  (end of fourth year)
• Thesis dissertation
   

 
Detailed Requirements