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MARestricted admission
Master
Duration
4 semesters
Language
English
EURTuition
Free (269.9 EUR/sem)
Intake
Winter
About Global Studies MA
Course description will be available soon. Please contact the university for more details.
Specialization
In addition to these compulsory modules, in the second and third semesters you will choose regionally focused modules (two out of four): Regions in Globalisation Processes: Africa and the Near East Regions in Globalisation Processes: The Americas Regions in Globalisation Processes: Asia and the Middle East Regions in Globalisation Processes: Europe
Fields of study
Sociology(Social Sciences & Humanities)
How to apply
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Admission eligibility
What you need to apply for Global Studies MA at Leipzig University
English language
IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0
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German language
German for application
A2
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German for enrollment
A2
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Academic requirements
Minimum ECTS credits
120
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Prerequisites
- Completion of a six-semester BA programme in history or cultural studies, a six-semester BA programme in social sciences or economics, or a degree recognised as equivalent by law or by the competent state authority where a minimum of 15% of the courses were directly relevant to the global studies field;
- Knowledge of English at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages or UNIcert®-Stufe II of the AKS, to be proven by one of the internationally recognised tests; this proof is not necessary for English native speakers and students who obtained their previous degree from an English-speaking higher education institution;
- Certificates proving knowledge of a second modern foreign language at A2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Global Studies MA
Programme-specific documents
application form (to fill in online via the application platform uni-assist)
secondary school leaving certificate, including subject grades (e.g. Baccalaureate, School Leaving Certificate, A Levels)
evidence of all completed degrees (e.g. bachelor’s, Diplom)
Transcript of Records detailing all past academic achievements
certificate of language proficiency
CV in German or English
applicants from China, India and Vietnam only – please refer to the APS webpages for the currently applicable terms and conditions: APS China, APS India, APS Vietnam
if applicable: proof of having passed the aptitude test (EFP) or the evaluation of subject-specific admission requirements (FZV)
Standard documents (most universities also require)
- Completed online application form
- Bachelor's degree certificate (original + certified translation)
- Bachelor's degree transcript (original + certified translation)
- English language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
- German language certificate (if required by the programme)
- Statement of Purpose / Letter of Motivation
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Passport copy
- APS certificate (required for India, China, Vietnam, Pakistan applicants)
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Application quick facts
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Mode
online
Application fee
75 EUR
Estimated time
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Complexity
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Address
Universität Leipzig
Goethestraße 3-5
04109 Leipzig
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Semester contribution
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Application fee
75 EUR
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Estimated year-1 total cost
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