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

Subdivisions & People

BA, MA and PhD Programmes

Research

International Networks

Contact

Latest news

  • 01/07/2026 Wolfgang Schroeder on the coalition crisis in Brandenburg
    @Political System of the Federal Republic of Germany - Statehood in Transition
  • 01/05/2026 Interview with Prof. Wolfgang Schroeder on the upcoming local elections in Hesse
    @Political System of the Federal Republic of Germany - Statehood in Transition
  • 01/02/2026 Prof. Schroeder on the new role of trade unions
    @Political System of the Federal Republic of Germany - Statehood in Transition
All articles

Dates

  • 16. March 2026 - 17. March 2026 Tagung: Politische Nachhaltigkeitsbildung in der Grundschule
    @Didaktik der politischen Bildung
  • 18. February 2026 Fachtag "Bildung und Erziehung in kriegerischen Zeiten"
    @Didaktik der politischen Bildung
  • 30. January 2026 - 01. February 2026 Tagung | Internationale Beziehungen mit Schwerpunkt LateinamerikaRelease of registration for the Latin American Conference in Hofgeismar
    @International Relations with a focus on Latin America
All events

Further information