Department of Political science

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The department of political science in Kassel is committed to modes of political analysis and teaching methods  that are critical of social domination and informed by  democratic and socio-ecological ideals. It offers an inspiring international environment for research, study and teaching. There are classes on a wide range of topics, and the department consists of nine subdivisions, which cover different research areas and are involved in numerous research projects.

On our website, you find comprehensive information about the department, its subdivisions and research areas as well as  its BA, MA und PhD programmes.

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Overview

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Latest news

  • 03/25/2026 Call for Applications for the MA Labour Policies and Globalisation: Deadline extended to 1 May, Online Information Session on 16 April
    @Global Political Economy of Labour
  • 03/18/2026 | Research | PublicationCurrent review of the new "Handbook of Trade Unions in Germany"
    @Political System of the Federal Republic of Germany - Statehood in Transition
  • 23. February 2026 Call for Applications & Online Info Session for the MA Labour Policies and Globalisation
    @Global Political Economy of Labour
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Dates

  • 21. May 2026 - 22. May 2026 Research | TagungStrategies against the right - contradictions of defensive democracy May 21-22, 2026 | Evangelische Tagungsstätte Hofgeismar
    @Political System of the Federal Republic of Germany - Statehood in Transition
  • 25. January 2024 Internationale Beziehungen mit Schwerpunkt LateinamerikaGuest lecture by Anne Huffschmid (Berlin): Contesting Disappearance in Latin America: on forensic resistance - and narratives
    @International Relations with a focus on Latin America
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