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MA Labour Policies and Globalisation (Global Labour University) at University of Kassel

University of Kassel, Germany

Programme overview

Two-semester, non-consecutive Master of the Global Labour University network, on sustainable development, social justice, international labour standards, trade unions, economic policies and global institutions; developed jointly by universities and workers' organisations. Aimed at candidates with experience in labour and social movements.

Duration: 2 semesters (1 year)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Kassel, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Challenges of globalisation analysed from a labour and trade-union perspective; both semesters take place in Kassel and include a 6-week internship.

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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.-31.03. for applicants with foreign qualifications (via uni-assist).

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 2 semesters (1 year)

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