Overview

In this degree programme, you take an in-depth look at globalisation and the accompanying processes in the countries of the Global North and the Global South from an interdisciplinary perspective. This means that approaches are combined from various subjects (e.g., global history, political science and cultural studies).

One particular advantage of the the Global Studies degree program from Leipzig University lies in the international composition of the cohorts and the integrated study stay abroad. The degree programme is offered in cooperation with 14 partner universities.

In conceptual terms, the programme stands out from comparable degree programmes above all due to its understanding of the historical path dependence of the position and strategies of individual world regions in global networking, as well as its self-reflective and comparative approach to analysing the relationships between the Global North and the Global South. A further strength of the programme is its combination of courses on the increasing networking of markets, production chains, political organisations and constructs, societies and cultures, as well as the growing role of global mobility.

Career Prospects

The international mix of the students as well as the academics teaching the programme, combined with the fact that courses are taught in English, means that graduates will have already prepared for a career in an international environment during their studies.

Depending on the combination with professional qualifications from undergraduate study, graduates may begin careers in intergovernmental and supranational authorities, non-governmental organisations, development cooperation, the field of intercultural mediation, but also business and management.

The research focus of this degree programme also enables you to begin a doctorate and to continue with an academic career.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global History

International Studies

Methods for the Study of Globalization

Regions in Globalisation Processes: Africa and the Near East

Regions in Globalisation Processes: The Americas

World Orders under the Global Condition

Cultural Transfers under the Global Condition

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leipzig, Germany

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies View 39 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of a six-semester BA programme in history or cultural studies, a six-semester BA programme in social sciences or economics, or a degree recognised as equivalent by law or by the competent state authority where a minimum of 15% of the courses were directly relevant to the global studies field;
Knowledge of English at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages or UNIcert®-Stufe II of the AKS, to be proven by one of the internationally recognised tests; this proof is not necessary for English native speakers and students who obtained their previous degree from an English-speaking higher education institution;
Certificates proving knowledge of a second modern foreign language at A2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

There are currently no tuition fees for a first-degree programme. The semester fee is €312.30.

Living costs

Leipzig

Germany

720 - 1047 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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