Established in 2004, the Global Labour University (GLU) is supported by a number of international organizations and institutions including the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the Hans-Boeckler-Stiftung (HBS), the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) and the Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ). Students from almost 50 countries have studied in masters programs offered by the GLU.
The GLU now invites applications from students for admission in global masters programs that have been designed by universities from around the world. These programs are designed for the students who have experience in labor and social movements and are willing to assist organizations in these fields to engage more effectively in social dialogue, public debate, and policy implementation.
Masters Programmes Offered
Masters Programme “Labour Policies and Globalisation” (Germany)
The course in Germany takes place at the University of Kassel (1st semester) and the Berlin School of Economics and Law (2nd semester) and is taught in English. Students also have the possibility to study one term of the programme in Germany and one term at one of partner universities in Brazil, India, or South Africa (however, applicants should indicate this already on their application). The application round for the 9th intake 2012/13 is open now.
Masters Programme “Labour and Development, Economic Policy, Globalisation and Labour” (South Africa)
This program with a focus on Labour and Development takes place at the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS), Johannesburg, South Africa. The core courses are:
– Labour and Development
– Economic Policy, Globalisation and Labour
Coupled with an internship program with South African trade unions, the core and elective courses will ensure that graduates have acquired wide-ranging skills when they return to their unions. In addition, and linked to the overall GLU programme, there will be global workshops, educational outings, conferences, publications and internet working groups.
Masters Programme “Social Economy and Labour” (Brazil)
This program takes place at the University of Campinas (UNICAMP) and the Institute of Economics and is conducted entirely in English. The course is taught by professors of the Institute of Economics and guest lecturers from other Brazilian universities and research institutes.
Candidates should be proficient in English, hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university and be recommended by a trade union or a trade union related institution. Scholarships to cover housing, food and other expenses are available.
Masters Programme “Globalisation and Labour” (India)
This program takes place at Tata Institute of Social Sciences. The MA degree in Globalisation and Labour is one of the efforts of Tata Institute of Social Sciences to introduce socially relevant courses.
Women are strongly encouraged to participate in these programs. Applicants should, as a rule, not be older than 40 years old.
A limited number of scholarships are available. The endorsement by a trade union is a requirement for a scholarship. The scholarship is conditional on a contribution of 1500 Euro from the supporting trade union or another donor.
Course language is English.
For more information, deadlines and details, you can visit this link.
