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Master in Labour Policies and Globalisation

University of Kassel

Kassel, Germany Taught in English Open to international students

Introduction

The University of Kassel, founded in 1970 and located in the city of Kassel, Germany, offers a modern, interdisciplinary approach to higher education with approximately 24,000 students and a substantial international community. The university is noted for integrating applied research and teaching across the sciences, engineering, social sciences, and arts, with a particular orientation toward sustainability, social justice, and innovation. Campus facilities and research centers support collaborative projects that address contemporary global challenges.

Academic programs at Kassel encourage cross-disciplinary study and practical application, giving students opportunities for internships, project work, and industry collaboration within the surrounding region. Strong ties to local industry and a lively student culture help international students access professional placements and research assistants positions. The university’s international office provides orientation, language courses, and advising on residency and visa matters to ease the transition for overseas students.

Kassel itself is a mid-sized German city with cultural events, museums, and accessible transport links to major urban centers, offering an attractive base for study and work. Student organizations, cultural festivals, and sustainability initiatives enrich campus life, while support services help with housing and integration. Prospective international applicants should highlight interdisciplinary interests and practical experience, and contact the university early to explore program requirements and funding or scholarship possibilities.

About the Program

The Master's in Labour Policies and Globalisation at the University of Kassel is a research-focused programme that addresses the social and labour policy challenges arising from economic globalisation. It combines critical analysis of theoretical approaches with practical and policy-oriented content, operating within an international and interdisciplinary framework. Special emphasis is placed on the representation of workers' interests and the role of social movements in the global political economy. The programme runs for 2 semesters. The first semester takes place at the University of Kassel and covers modules on the process of globalisation and research methods, including topics such as trade union strategies, governance of globalisation, and the role of labour in the global political economy. The second semester is conducted at the Berlin School of Economics and Law and covers global challenges to labour, as well as economic and legal responses to globalisation. Students complete their Master's thesis during the summer semester. Teaching methods include colloquia, workshops, internships, tutorials, excursions, and lectures. The programme is offered at the University of Kassel in Kassel, Germany.

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