Global Political Economy and Development (GPED)
University of Kassel
Program Overview
PROGRAMME PROFILE The two-year Master’s programme in "Global Political Economy and Development" is a research-oriented graduate programme that leads to the degree of Master of...
EURFinancials
Financials
INFOIntakes and Duration
Intakes and Duration
Intake Season
Winter (October)
Duration
4 semesters
COCareer Outcomes
Career Outcomes
You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.
EURSalary Outlook
Salary Outlook
Typical range
€45,000 – €75,000 per year
Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.
LANGLanguage & Exams
Language & Exams
Teaching Language
English
Proficiency in English is necessary for participation in the programme. Non-native English speakers should present one of the following certificates: TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English, DAAD Sprachzeugnis or an equivalent certificate. The score needed for admission is 95 points in TOEFL (iBT, Internet-based), 7.0 in IELTS or C1 in Common European Framework of Reference of Languages. Applicants who have completed their first degree entirely in English are exempt from this requirement. German language proficiency is not required at the time of application. Applicants are not expected to demonstrate B2 or any specific level of German language competency.
REQRequirements
Requirements
Academic Admission
Bachelor's degree in social sciences, political science, economics, law or a related field with a study period of at least 6 semesters; Minimum cumulative grade of "good" or "upper second-class honours", or an equivalent to 2.5 on the German grading scale; The Bachelor's degree profiles must indicate good knowledge of political science or economics or social science; Knowledge of the English language equivalent to level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages; One year of socio-political engagements or relevant volunteer/work experience (e.g. international organisations, political institutions, university politics, NGOs, etc); A motivation letter (two to three pages long) covering the following aspects: relation between previous qualifications and prospective professional aims to the MA GPED description of your socio-political commitments explicit motivations for studying the MA GPED discussion of one specific problem of the global political economy or "development"
APS Certificate
An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.
IELTS Score
IELTS 9.0 overall
Application Deadline
Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.
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