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MA Global Political Economy and Development (GPED) at University of Kassel

University of Kassel, Germany

Programme overview

Helps students develop a critical understanding of theoretical approaches, institutions, players and processes in the global political economy and to apply this in practice. Interdisciplinary, taught by political scientists, sociologists and economists.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Kassel, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Institutions, actors, structures and processes of globalised capitalism, North-South relations and development cooperation, at the global level and in regional and national settings; pluralist, mainstream and critical perspectives.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application period for the winter semester: 01.06.-01.09. for applicants with German qualifications (online portal); 01.12.-15.07. for applicants with foreign qualifications (via uni-assist).

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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