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Global Studies – Specialisation Society and Culture

Master’s programme

Inter-faculty study programme

University degree

Master of Arts „MA“

ECTS

120

Start of studies

Winter term 2024/25

Duration of study

4 semesters

Teaching language

German

type of study programme

Full-time

Networked thinking

The distinctive characteristic of this master’s programme is its interdisciplinary approach to the course content, with modules provided by several different faculties, and its critical engagement with sociocultural issues in our globalised world.

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Is this degree programme right for you?

Interests that are a good basis for this study programme

An interest in globalisation and (sustainable) development, and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary work and learning form a good basis for this master’s programme. You should also have a high capacity for autonomy, as this degree programme involves many elective options, and therefore also requires good organisational skills.

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About the study programme

Global Studies – Specialisation Society and Culture at the University of Graz

You will gain broad insights into individual areas of globalisation and development and choose a specialisation appropriate to this subject focus, emphasising social and cultural aspects. Your programme will also include two interdisciplinary extensions and a practical module. The focus is on networked, integrated study and thinking – seeing the bigger picture, rather than a narrow specialisation.

Institute Curriculum

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Master's Plus

Even more future? With the new master’s modules, you can turn your master’s programme into a Master’s Plus. To be exact, this means that in two semesters you can work intensively on a future topic of your choice – be it communications, digitalization, entrepreneurship or pecebuilding and climate change.

Master's Plus

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Further studies

After completing the master’s programme there is the possibility of further study in the doctoral programme. The content will be evaluated during the admission process.

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Career prospects

Preparation for a wide range of career paths

As a graduate of Global Studies – Specialisation Society and Culture you will be highly employable in cultural and educational institutions. Typical fields of work also include NGOs, inter- and supranational organisations, public administration or in research projects on globalisation and development-related topics.

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Note on registration

For admission to the master’s programme you must have already completed a first degree in a relevant subject area. You can find more information in the Curriculum.

Academic Affairs

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Note on registration

3 reasons to study at the University of Graz

Cross-cultural skills in a wide range of fields

Problem-solving skills

Orientation principles and operational models for addressing social problems and conflicts such as xenophobia, integration and social inequality

Real-world relevance

The course content covers current issues and problem-solving approaches

„The interdisciplinary structure of this degree programme encourages a multi-perspective and critical approach to the challenges of our time, helping us to set aside our Eurocentric thinking and develop our identity as citizens of the world. “

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