Global Studies Programme
For detailed information please visit www.global-studies-programme.org.
The Global Studies Programme (GSP) is a two-year Master programme. The mission of the programme is to study social sciences in various cultures and regions. It is jointly conducted by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Chulalongkorn University (Bangkok) Jawaharlal Nehru University (New Delhi) and FLACSO Argentina (Buenos Aires). Each institution is among the best in its region.
Students begin the program in Germany at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. They spend the following two semesters on different continents and their final semester writing a Master thesis in Berlin. Students are also encouraged to complete an internship, for example at embassies, NGOs, development agencies and prestigious organizations such as UNICEF, UNDP, and the World Bank. Upon completion of the programme, a joint degree is awarded.
Students learn to approach the world and globalization from various regional perspectives and disciplines. The programme focuses on multicentric social theory and politics. The multicultural experience is enhanced by the multicultural composition of the group of students. Each group comprises students from all parts of the world.
In 2014 the structured PhD program "Global and Area Studies" came to life. The doctoral program is run together with a number of international partners, including Chulalongkorn University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, FLACSO Argentina, Università di Bologna and Universidade Federal Fluminense. For more information please visit
http://global-studies-programme.com/programme/phd-programme/.
| Joint degree offered | Master of Global Studies |
| Participating institutions | Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin FLACSO Argentina (the top social science network in Latin America) Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi (the top Indian social science university) Chulalongkorn University (one of Southeast Asia’s best universities) |
| Curriculum | Globalization, global governance, cultural change and social theory, methodology (research) plus international internship and colloquium |
| Semesters | The Master programme starts April 10 and ends two years later. The first semester at Humboldt Universität starts on 10 April |
| Language of instruction | English (optional local language courses) |
| Admission requirements | BA in social sciences, good mastery of English |
| Application deadline |
January 15, 2015. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. |
| Costs | Fees (100-800 Euro per semester), flights, living costs (150-700 Euro per month depending on location) |
| Scholarships | Limited financial assistance available |
MA Facts
| Semester/Place | Area Globalization | Area Global Governance | Area Cultural Change | Area Methodology | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Berlin | Module 1: Theories of Globalization, 4 hrs, 7 ECTS |
2: Two electives, 2 hrs, 7 ECTS | 3: Social theory, 2 hrs, 7 ECTS | 4: Methodology, 2 hrs, 7 ECTS | 28 |
| 2 South Africa or Buenos Aires | 5: Global Public Spheres, 2 hrs, 7 ECTS |
6: Global Economy and Society, 2 hrs, 7 ECTS |
7: Culture and Identity, 2 hrs, 7 ECTS |
8: Empirical Research Project, 2 hrs, 7 ECTS |
28 |
| 3 Bangkok or Delhi | 9: Modernization and Development, 2 hrs, 7 ECTS | 10: International Institutions, 2 hrs, 7 ECTS | 11: Communication, Knowlege and Culture, 2 hrs, 7 ECTS | 12: Sociology of Knowledge, 2 hrs, 7 ECTS |
28 |
| Any Place | 13: Professional qualifications Internship and other qualifications (language, IT etc.) |
8 | |||
| 4 Berlin | 14: Final semester Colloquium, 2 hrs, 3 ECTS Master’s thesis, 25 ECTS |
28 | |||
MA Curriculum
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