University of Kassel
English
For applicants with foreign degrees: 15 May via uni-assist
For applicants with German degrees: 15 May to 1 September via University of Kassel
The "Labour Policies and Globalisation" course of study is conducted using research-oriented learning. The modules strive for an innovative curriculum focusing on student participation. New knowledge in and for the subjects will be jointly developed by both the academic teaching staff and students. Emphasis is placed upon investigating new types of research, new modes of studying, and broadening the interrelation between the academic fields and the trade union practices. Whenever possible, an interdisciplinary approach will be developed, striving to integrate the different cultural backgrounds of the students.
Examples for courses:
First semester:
Second semester:
* Elective Courses
The one-year Master's programme starts in the winter semester at the University of Kassel. The second semester will be taught at the Berlin School of Economics and Law.
Forms of teaching and studying: one world seminar; workshops; internships; tutorials; guest lectures; excursions
The Master of Arts will be awarded jointly by the HWR Berlin and the University of Kassel.
Following the first semester, students will go into a six-week internship in Germany, Geneva, Brussels, or a different location. The internships are an integrated and obligatory part of the Master's programme. They offer unique insight into the work and activities of the ILO, international trade union organisations, labour-related research foundations, German trade unions or workers' councils of German-based transnational companies.
During their internships, students work on specially assigned projects that are part of the global activities of the host organisations. At the end of the internships, each student will write an analytical report to be assessed by the participating universities.
The internship offers the opportunity to identify (together with researchers from the host organisations) topics relevant to the global labour movement that might be further expanded in the students' final Master's thesis.
In addition to the possibilities organised by the programme, students may propose internships of their own choice. Alternative internships will be accepted if the proposed institution is able to provide the necessary supervision and guidance for an equivalent internship.
Approx. 300 EUR per semester
Between 800 and 1,000 EUR monthly:
Student residence: 400 to 500 EUR
Health insurance: approx. 100 to 150 EUR
English language proficiency B2 (TOEFL 83 iBT, IELTS 6.0)
For applicants with foreign degrees: 15 May via uni-assist
For applicants with German degrees: 15 May to 1 September via University of Kassel
Universität Kassel
c/o uni-assist e. V.
11507 Berlin
Germany
Applications for this joint degree programme are processed only by our partner university, the University of Kassel. For a preliminary screening via e-mail, please contact glu.germany@uni-kassel.de.
There are many job opportunities for students in Berlin. Non-EU students are permitted to work within specified limits.
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