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MA Political Science: Critique, Domination, Transformation at University of Kassel

University of Kassel, Germany

Programme overview

Research-oriented Master focused on analysing and criticising political domination and social transformation, with a profile of critical political-science approaches.

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

What you will study

Core modules on state, law, democracy and social policy; political economy of labour; political ecology; gender relations; globalisation and North-South relations; comparative and region-specific politics (for example the EU or Latin America); then deeper study of postcolonial, feminist and other approaches.

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Entry requirements

Bachelor examination in Political Science or equivalent, or a degree in psychology, sociology, social sciences, history, first state examination in law, economics, communication studies, human geography, social work, cultural studies, philosophy, anthropology, ethnography or educational science with at least 60 credits in Political Science; standard period of study of at least 6 semesters; motivation letter. No Numerus clausus (open admission). Application period for the winter semester: 01.06.-01.09. for applicants with German qualifications (online portal); 01.03.-15.07. for applicants with foreign qualifications (via uni-assist).

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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