Programme Structure
Masters Programme "Labour Policies and Globalisation"
The course in Germany takes place at the University of Kassel (1st semester) and the Berlin School of Economics and Law (2nd semester) and is taught in English.
Students have also the possibility to study one term of the programme in Germany and one term at one of our partner universities in Brazil, India, or South Africa (however, applicants should indicate this already on their application).
All seminars mentioned here are subject to possible alterations.
1st Semester (Winter): University of Kassel
- Trade Union Strategies in a Global Economy
- Governance of the World Market
- Advanced Research Methods and Writing Skills
- One World Seminar
- Various electives in the field of global political economy, development studies, gender, migration, and political theory
2nd Semester (Summer): Berlin School of Economics and Law
- Global Workers' Rights
- Decent Work in Global Value Chains
- Economic Policy and the Role of the Trade Unions
- Various electives in the field of global political economy, development studies, gender, migration, and political theory
The Universities will organise several excursions to trade unions and economic and political institutions in Germany. All excursions will be accompanied by faculty members. Guided Tours will be held in English as will the talks and discussions.