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Master Degree in Labour Policies and Globalization


The student intake for the programme is once a year in September. The next intake is in September 2006.

Application Form
Application deadline: 1st March 2006 (arrival of application package by 1st March)

Please complete the application form in ENGLISH and please use a typewriter or complete it on the computer.

If you have any questions concerning this application form, feel free to contact us either by
E-mail: ma-lpg@uni-kassel.de
or
Phone: [+49-(0)561] 804-3113
or
Fax: +49 (0) 561 804 3464 Dept. for Political Sciences

Please hand in your application as early as possible to make sure that your application can be processed and we have enough time to contact you in case of further clarification and provision of proofs of qualifications obtained (e.g. photocopy of certificates).

The application form must have enclosed:
  • an officially authenticated photocopy of your secondary school leaving certificate in its original language, including a listing of all subjects and grades
  • officially authenticated photocopies of all certificates proving the required command of the English language
  • if applicable, an officially authenticated photocopy of your university entrance examination certificate listing all subjects and grades (in its original language)
  • if applicable, officially authenticated photocopies of your certificates of studies and completion of studies listing all subjects and grades (in its original language)
  • officially authenticated translations, if the language of the mentioned certificates is not German, English, French, Portuguese or Spanish. You are advised to contact the embassy or consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany on this matter.
  • if applicable, officially authenticated photocopies of certificates of previous professional/vocational experience

Admission Notification will be sent to you by ordinary mail from the University of Kassel as early as possible.

Applicants will be informed by July 15th for the winter semester.

NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION
Please make sure your application contains the following:
  1. Certified photocopies of all official transcripts
  2. Copy of your English language proficiency (TOEFL 550/213; IELTS)
  3. A completed Statement of Objectives
  4. Reference letter from a trade union certifying practical experience in labour issues
  5. Information about who is going to contribute to the programme (own contribution 1.5 Euro)
  6. In case you are lacking a formal degree (see above 2. Educational Background) a reference from a professor or a recognised (research) institutions certifying your skills has to be provided.

Please, fill in the application form with a typewriter or on the computer and type the required 2 pages (5b. Research Topic(s)) and additional information you want to provide.

Please, do not hand in original documents, only officially authenticated photocopies of all certificates.

PLEASE SEND THE APPLICATION PACKAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:

Universität of Kassel
Fachbereich 5
Prof. Dr. Christoph Scherrer
- Application LPG -

Nora-Platiel-Str. 1
D-34109 Kassel
Germany

Process: Your application will be forwarded to the appropriate departments at both Universities, University of Kassel and FHW Berlin. They will jointly select a list of the prospect students. The decision upon admission will be jointly made by the Academic Board of the Study Programme Labour Policies and Globalisation. When we have a decision, we will write to let you know - approx. mid July.

No offer: If the decision is not to make an offer, this will be the end of the process. We will inform you about the decision by e-mail. Unfortunately, we are not able to keep unsuccessful applications, and will destroy them shortly after the start of the academic year.

Offer: If you receive an offer, we will send you details on the conditions. We ask you to confirm the admission at short notice. Please make sure that the notification of admission can be delivered to the address you entered on page 2 of the form. And, please, make sure that your e-mail account is valid during the application process for contacting you in case of further clarification and provision of proofs.


Updated by LO. Approved by JB. Last updated 1 September 2005