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Introduction to the programme
The master’s programme in Global Studies gives you an advanced theoretical knowledge about the social, political, economic and cultural processes associated with globalisation. The emphasis is on the importance of globalisation on power relations, conflict resolution, political stability and international political governance; Of how power relations and political and cultural identities are constructed and challenged; and the operation of the global economy and the current developments in global capitalism.
The programme consists of global politics, global political economy and global sociology. You will learn to analyse global issues from different academic perspectives; and to combine these perspectives in the understanding and study of the problems and the possible national and international, political solutions.
With particular regard to qualifying you for work in national and international NGOs, private companies, the media, the public sector and regional and international organizations.
Career
The programme gives you a wide range of job opportunities in the public or private sector within:
- NGO’s
- Consultancies
- Government ministries and regional and international organisations
This degree qualifies you for a PhD.
The objective of Global Studies is to produce graduates with an interdisciplinary understanding of the political, social and economic processes and consequences of globalisation. On this foundation, graduates can fill business positions which require indepth insight into international political control, international development, global social change, European integration and transnational economic dynamics. Graduates will also be capable of occupying positions which require a thorough understanding of the interplay between Danish societal conditions and international and global processes of change. The study programmes are oriented towards employment within both the public and private sectors.
Daily life while studying
The frames of the professional study environment is mainly the courses and the project work. The courses at Global Studies have attendance of 15-30 students, which leaves ample opportunities for debates between students and lecturers, student presentations and questions. The group work is in groups of two-four students with a supervisor affiliated helping with the academic and practical part of the group work.
Many of our students are from around the world and many of the Danish students choose to study abroad for a semester making this programme part of an intercultural, international environment.
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Facts about the programme
Degree: Master of Science (MSc) in Social Sciences in Global Studies
Language of tuition: English
Admission requirements lists preapproved bachelor degrees that fulfil the specific entry requirements. Only degrees from Danish and Faroese Universities are currently preapproved.
An example of a Study Programme
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1. Semester | 2. Semester | 3. Semester | 4. Semester |
Elective course Advanced Methodology Course 5 ECTS |
Course Global Studies Seminar 5 ECTS |
Elective courses E.g: Advanced Study Course andAdvanced Methodology CourseandProjectoriented internship or Projectoriented internship only 30 ECTS |
Thesis
in Global Studies 30 ECTS |
Course Foundation Course in Global Studies 10 ECTS |
Elective course Advanced Study Course Global Studies 10 ECTS |
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Project Perspectives 15 ECTS |
Project Current issues 15 ECTS |
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Please note: The table shows an example of a course of study. Courses, projects, internships and studies abroad with credit transfer may vary for each student. See current courses at study.ruc.dk

How has the global fight against terror affected notions of citizenship, if at all?

What are the comparative strategies pursued by private and public sector in promoting development-oriented business activities directed at the poorest or ‘Base of the Pyramid’?

How is the international refugee crisis framed and reflected in the media agenda?

How can the Ukraine crisis illustrate the battle between the West and Russia?

How can we understand the intervention of NGOs in sex trafficking in Nepal?
"Global Studies has given me the opportunity to reach for both domestic and international jobs"
Cand.soc. i Global Studies, 2014
"The Global Studies programme has provided me with academic skills in the field of globalisation, international relations and foreign policy and given me a strong starting position on the labour market as well as the opportunity to reach for both domestic and international jobs. The programme has taught me how to relate complex and distant questions to matters that seem simple and relatable – a highly valuable asset in my everyday work life."

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