Program Overview
The Global Political Economy at University of Kassel is a MA programme in Social Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Global Political Economy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Location: Kassel, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Global Political Economy programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Critical theories and methodologies of GPE
- Gender perspectives on GPE
- Global power relations and global governance
- Globalized finance and trade
- Global labour studies
- Human rights and labour rights
- Postcolonial studies and post-development approaches
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Bachelor degree with a study period of at least 6 semesters;
- A grade point average of at least 2.5 according to the German grading system;
- At least one year of volunteer and/or work experience in the social sciences (e.g. politics, university policy, policy-oriented civil society organisations);
- Knowledge of the English language equivalent to level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Admission requirements should be evidenced by transcripts from the applicant\'s first degree and the motivation letter (socio-political experience).
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2001-05-18
About University of Kassel
University of Kassel
Kassel, Germany
The University of Kassel is a university founded in 1971 located in Kassel, Hessen, in central Germany. As of February 2022 it had about 25,000 students and about 3300 staff, including more than...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-05-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months