This research-oriented Master's programme, taught in English, brings together theories and methods from history, the social sciences, cultural and area studies, and economics to investigate processes of global connectedness. Rather than treating “globalisation” as a single measurable material fact, the programme approaches it as a set of political, economic, social and cultural projects that attempt to organise growing transnational and transcontinental ties—the “global condition.” The multinational classroom and input from multiple disciplines and partner universities are integral to the curriculum, enriching comparative and cross-cultural analysis of global phenomena.
The programme favours a post‑disciplinary, comparative way of working: it privileges diachronic and geographic comparisons, adopts constructivist analytical frameworks, and challenges essentialist assumptions. Taking the post‑colonial critique seriously, teaching and research encourage students to reflect on the limits of traditional university disciplines for understanding today’s interconnected world and to experiment with ways of overcoming those limits.
What you will learn (programme learning targets)
Overview
This two-year, four-phase Master’s is organised around the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) and begins in the winter semester. The programme totals 120 ECTS (noted as a study workload of about 900 hours per semester or 1,800 hours per year) and uses a modular structure in line with the Bologna Process. Teaching and assessment build progressively toward an independently researched Master’s thesis in the final semester.
Mobility and curriculum
As a joint degree, students study at a minimum of two partner universities; depending on their chosen mobility track they will follow different module combinations, and there is the option to spend an additional semester at a partner university outside Europe. The curriculum combines historical, regional and thematic perspectives with methodological training to prepare students for comparative and policy-relevant work on globalisation.
Key modules (examples you will encounter)
Learning outcomes
Program structure & requirements (concise)
This master's programme looks for applicants with a strong humanities or social sciences background, solid academic results, and multilingual potential. You should hold a relevant undergraduate degree from a recognised/accredited institution and be able to demonstrate above‑average academic achievement. Because the curriculum is international and interdisciplinary, excellent proficiency in English is required, plus basic knowledge of a second foreign language.
When preparing your application, be ready to submit documentary proof of your prior degree and academic record (transcripts, diploma) and to show evidence of your language skills. References or examples of coursework that underline your social sciences/humanities preparation and overall academic performance can strengthen your application.
Admission requirements (bullet points)
Winter Semester (International)
31 May 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
31 May 2026
Graduates are prepared for research and analytical roles that require strong comparative and transnational perspectives. Typical pathways include further doctoral studies, academic and research posts, think tanks, policy analysis, international organisations, NGOs, and consultancy roles that address globalisation, development, and transnational governance.
The programme’s multilingual, multicultural cohort and training in diverse methods also suit careers in diplomacy, cultural institutions, international project management, journalism and communications, and roles in international business or development agencies where cross-regional knowledge and interdisciplinary analytical skills are valued.