Overview

The University of Kassel's unique Labour Policies and Globalisation global programme is jointly developed by universities and workers organisations from around the world.

It aims at candidates with experience in labour and social movements willing to assist organisations in these fields in engaging more effectively in social dialogue, public debate, and policy implementation. The programme offers a multicultural and multiregional environment with students and lecturers from developing, transition and industrialised countries.

The programme is a one year joint degree programme of the University of Kassel and the Berlin School of Economics.

Students at the University of Kassel will:

analyse and discuss the challenges of globalisation from a labour and trade union perspective in a multidisciplinary context.
have the possibility to pursue a double degree with the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa
have the possibility of doing an exchange semesters at the GLU programme in Brazil or India. Women are strongly encouraged to participate.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Process of Globalisation
Research Methods
Global Challenges to Labour
Economic and Legal Responses to Globalisation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

75

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Environmental Economics & Policy Public Policy View 19 other Masters in Public Policy in Germany

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

75

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

BA degree in Social Science, Law, Education or Economics with a minimum of 240 Credits
English language proficiency level B2 Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), Toefl 550, IBT: 80, IELTS 6,0
Trade union experience or engagement with labour related issues

A strong motivation letter (maximum 3 pages long) covering the following questions:

How are your previous qualifications and your prospective professional aims and aspirations related to the Labour Policies and Globalisation programme?
What is your experience and knowledge in the field of labour relations?
Which challenges do you see for trade union work in the context of a globalised economy?
Research proposal

Tuition Fee

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International

682 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 341 EUR per semester during 12 months.
EU/EEA

682 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 341 EUR per semester during 12 months.

Students must pay a semester fee, which currently amounts to €340,94.

Living costs for Kassel

670 - 920 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Labour Policies and Globalisation.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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