Labour Policies and Globalisation – Master of Arts
A one‑year, English‑taught MA that combines theory and practice on trade unions, labour movements and globalisation.
Best for:Ideal for graduates with a background in economics, law, pedagogy or social sciences who have worked in trade unions, NGOs or other labour‑related organisations and want to deepen their analytical and policy skills.
Overview
The University of Kassel offers a full‑time, two‑semester Master of Arts in Labour Policies and Globalisation. The programme is run by the university’s social‑science faculty in partnership with the Global Labour University network. Students study the political economy of global labour, trade‑union strategies and just‑transition policies while completing a six‑week internship in an international labour organisation. The curriculum blends lectures, seminars, case studies, excursions and a research‑methods module, culminating in a master’s thesis. Applicants are expected to hold a relevant bachelor’s degree, possess at least one year of practical experience in a workers’ organisation, and demonstrate English proficiency at the B2 level.
What you'll do
- Attend and actively participate in lectures, seminars and workshops across all mandatory modules.
- Conduct interdisciplinary research and contribute to case‑study discussions on global labour challenges.
- Complete a six‑week, integrated internship with an international labour organisation and produce a written report.
- Prepare and defend a master’s thesis on a topic related to labour policies and globalisation.
- Take part in field excursions, guest‑lecture sessions and intercultural training activities.
- Collaborate with peers from diverse backgrounds to develop policy‑oriented project proposals.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BSc) in economics, law, pedagogy or social sciences or equivalent
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English B2 (e.g., IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 72) – official certificate required
Instruction: English
- At least one year of practical experience in trade unions, workers’ organisations or related civil‑society activism
- Ability to conduct interdisciplinary research and analyse policy issues
- Proficiency in English at B2 level (e.g., IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 72)
- Open to applicants from EU, non‑EU, Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein
- Must provide proof of a bachelor’s degree and at least 240 ECTS credits (or conditional admission if fewer credits)
- Letters of recommendation or reference letters from the organisation where practical experience was obtained
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How to apply
Deadline: 31 March
Submit your application through the uni‑assist portal, uploading all required documents. Indicate whether you wish to be considered for a Global South scholarship in your motivation letter. After submission, await confirmation from the programme coordinator.
- Bachelor’s degree transcript
- Proof of 240 ECTS credits
- English language certificate (B2)
- Motivation letter (max 3 pages)
- Reference letters (from employer/organisation)
- Curriculum vitae
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