[IPO] reminder: MA Global Political Economy in Kassel

[Joscha Wullweber]

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MA Global Political Economy in Kassel - application deadline 15th of June!
http://www.uni-kassel.de/fb05/fachgruppen/politikwissenschaft/globalisierung-und-politik/ma-global-political-economy/programme.html 


INTERDISCIPLINARY DESIGN
Since 2003 the University of Kassel offers a theory and research 
oriented graduate program in “Global Political Economy”. The two-year 
program leads to the degree “Master of Arts (M.A.) in Global Political 
Economy”.

The curriculum is oriented on the “International/Global Political 
Economy” program taught at American and British universities. According 
to the International Studies Association, this is one of the fastest 
growing branches of political science. In Germany, Kassel offers the 
first curriculum to cover this dynamic field.

The Master’s program in “Global Political Economy” aims to help students 
to develop a critical understanding of the numerous approaches and 
themes, and the wide spectrum of actors and processes in the global 
political economy. It should also enable them to apply this knowledge in 
practice.

The Master’s degree program is interdisciplinary in design; The 
faculties of Social Sciences (Politics and Sociology) and Economics play 
a prominent role.

M. A. CANDIDATE PROFILE
The graduate program targets German and international candidates with a 
Bachelor’s degree in political science, sociology or economics who have 
completed at least six semesters of fulltime study and earned a 
cumulative grade of “good” or “upper second” class honours (equivalent 
to 2.5 or below on German grading scale); or who have an equivalent or 
higher degree.

INTERNATIONAL SCOPE
The program has an international module that encourages students to 
participate in work-study programs abroad. The Kassel program has 
collaborations with the following universities:
Universidad Estadual De Campinas (Brazil), University of Massachusetts 
Dartmouth (U.S.), Rutgers University Newark (U.S.), Tata Institute of 
Social Sciences (India) and University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa).

Lecturers from these partner programs will periodically offer seminars. 
For international students, the Kassel curriculum may be of special 
interest as it includes a special focus on Europe’s role in the world 
economy. During their stay in Germany, international students can learn 
German in a four-week intensive course as well as four hours weekly 
during the semester. The language courses are offered for a small fee.

INSTRUCTION IN ENGLISH
All required courses are taught in English. Students who master the 
German language can choose courses from the German taught Master's 
programs as electives. The Master's thesis may be written in either 
German or English.

PRACTICE ORIENTED
An internship of at least eight weeks is required. In addition, special 
skill courses must be taken during the Master's course. These courses 
develop key career skills such as: enhanced language capabilities, 
presenation techniques, research design, writing applications, and more.

TUITION
The University of Kassel doesn’t charge tuition fees. Students are 
required to pay registration fees amounting to about 235 Euros per 
semester. These fees cover public transportation, subsidised meals at 
the university’s cafeterias and dining halls, and other services.

CREDIT TRANSFER SYSTEM
The Master’s degree program implements the European Credit Transfer 
System (ECTS). Students are advised to earn about 60 credits per year. 
Below is a suggested distribution of the workload.

STRUCTURE OF THE CURRICULUM
The Master’s degree requirements are as follows:
1. Seminars of three types: Core courses, special options courses, and 
special skills courses
2. A written Master’s thesis to conclude the program
3. An oral presentation of the Master’s thesis
4. An internship of at least eight weeks

GRADUATE COURSES
The following core courses are offered:
• Introduction to Globalization
• International Economics
• Governance of the World Market: Institutions, Instruments, and 
Experiences
• Theories of International Political Economy
• Global Political Economy Issues: Theories and Evidence
• Advanced Research Methods / Writing Skills

Special options courses are offered in the following fields:
• Advanced Theories of International Political Economy
• Advanced International Economics
• European Integration
• Global Environmental Politics
• Migration
• Politics of Development& North-South Relations
• Gender& Globalization
• Cultural Aspects of Globalization

Special skills courses primarily focus on language proficiency, writing 
research papers, writing a research proposal, presentation techniques, 
PC and Internet skills, and empirical research methods in the social 
sciences.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
The application deadline (meaning: application has to be at the 
respective place!) for this year's intake (winter semester 2011) for 
applicants which have earned their degree in Germany: The 15th of June, 
2011.

For more information see:
http://www.uni-kassel.de/fb05/fachgruppen/politikwissenschaft/globalisierung-und-politik/ma-global-political-economy.html 


-- 
Dr Joscha Wullweber
University of Kassel
Faculty of Social Sciences
Subdivision "Globalization&  Politics"
Nora-Platiel-Str. 1
D-34127 Kassel, Germany

Phone + 49 (0) 561 804-7367
Fax   + 49 (0) 561 804-3464
Mail  joscha.wullweber at uni-kassel.de