GLOBAL STUDIES PROGRAMME

Humboldt-Universität zu BerlinInstitute for Asian and African StudiesInvalidenstr. 11810099 BerlinGermany

Phone: +49-(0)30-2093-66035Fax: +49-(0)30-2093-66049Email: info@global-studies-programme.orgweb: www.global-studies-programme.org

OVERVIEWDegrees Master in Social Sciences/Global Studiesoffered jointly

Semesters Master starts early April and ends around April two years later

Language Englishof instruction (optional local language courses available)

Admission BA in a social sciencerequirements Good English profi ciency

Application Master: November 30deadline

Costs Fees: 200-1000 Euro per semester depending on the university Living costs (100-700 Euro per month) depending on the location Travel costs

Scholarships There is limited fi nancial assistance available. Applicants can apply for scholarships by organisations such as the DAAD

CAREERSAlumni of the Global Studies Programme have pursued three main career paths, namely academia, international organiza-tions and development. Other alumni are working in the fi elds of media, coaching, consultancy and politics. For the over-whelming majority of alumni, the mission of the programme forms the basis for their employment and their professional life: the intercultural, interdisciplinary and intercontinental study of globalization. In order to prepare students for their professional life, an international internship of at least ten weeks is a compulsory component of the curriculum. For many students, it becomes the stepping-stone into profes-sional life. GSP staff will assist with information, recommen-dations and addresses. A vital source for internships and employment offers is the growing GSP alumni network that literally covers the entire globe.

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The Global Studies Programme, initiated in 2001, is a two-year Master degree programme. The mission of the programme is to study globalization and the globalizing world from different regional and theoretical perspectives. The Global Studies Pro-gramme is conducted jointly by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, the University of Cape Town, Jawaharlal Nehru University (New Delhi), Chulalongkorn University (Bangkok) and FLACSO Argen-tina (Buenos Aires). After successfully completing the two-year Master programme, a joint degree is awarded.

Students learn to approach the world and globalization from vari-ous regional perspectives, theoretical traditions and disciplines. The curriculum focuses on social theory, politics and the Global South. The global and multicultural experience of the programme is enhanced by the diverse composition of the group of students, who come from all parts of the world.

Since 2001, more than 200 students from over 60 countries and all continents have participated in the programme. More than 97 per cent have completed the GSP degree. To date, one third of the GSP students have moved on to complete their PhD de-grees; another thirty per cent work around the world in various international organisations and NGO’s; whilst the remainder have entered into various fi elds such as politics, journalism and busi-ness.

OBJECTIVES MASTER CURRICULUM

INSTITUTIONS

LEARNING

STUDENTS

Semester Place Globalization GlobalGovernance

Cultural Change Methods

1 Berlin Theories of Globalization

Electives Social Thought Introduction to Methodology

2 Cape Town or Buenos Aires

Public Sphere Economy Culture and Identity EmpiricalResearch Project

3 Delhi orBangkok

Development Institutions Knowledge and Culture

EmpiricalResearch Project

Extracurricular Qualifi cation

4 Berlin ColloquiumMaster Thesis

Humboldt-Universität zu BerlinBerlin is the cultural and political capital of Germany. It is at once relaxed and buzzing with alternative culture. Compared with oth-er capitals, it is very young, inexpensive, colourful and spacious. Its central university, which now carries the name of its spiritual fathers, is the birthplace of the contemporary university system. It still ranks among the top universities of Germany, especially in the humanities and social sciences, and boasts 29 Nobel laureates.

FLACSO ArgentinaBuenos Aires is the cultural capital of Latin America and one of the most attractive cities in the Western hemisphere. It hosts a young and lively population and is the hub of Argentina. FLACSO is a so-cial science network covering all of Latin America. The network’s seat in Buenos Aires has an excellent reputation and has formed many of Argentina’s leading intellectuals. It is located right in the heart of the capital with shops, theatres and cafés nearby.

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Jawaharlal Nehru University, DelhiNew Delhi is the capital of India and a strikingly diverse city. It is full of social, cultural and economic contrasts and perfectly il-lustrates the dynamic Indian society. India is one of the oldest and most inspiring cultures, which students experience on a daily basis during their semester in Delhi. JNU is one of the foremost universities of South Asia and certainly the most famous institu-tion for the social sciences. The park-like campus is removed from Delhi’s hustle and bustle and forms an intellectual universe in itself. Many of the great names of Indian social sciences have taught are still teaching at JNU.

University of Cape TownCape Town is a city famous for its natural setting and its cos-mopolitan fl air. Located right where the Indian and the Atlantic Oceans meet, it symbolizes the meeting point of various world re-gions and traditions. It hosts several fi rst-rank universities, among which the University of Cape Town may be the most famous and the most international. It boasts a nicely located campus, a very professional organization and top quality, especially in the social sciences.

Chulalongkorn University, BangkokBangkok is one of the economic, political and cultural hubs of Southeast Asia. It is undoubtedly one of the most exciting cities of the globe, offering an infi nity of cultural and subcultural highlights, ranging from culinary pleasures to vibrant music scenes. It is also located in the heart of Thailand, which is one of the centres of global tourism. Finally, Bangkok hosts several of the leading aca-demic institutions of Southeast Asia, one of which is the “Oxford of Asia”, Chulalongkorn University. The pleasant sprawling cam-pus is close to all important sites of Bangkok and a green oasis at the same time. Many of Southeast Asia’s leading academics are working here.