Overview

Based on the new research concept of “strong asymmetrical dependency”, this Dependency and Slavery Studies program at University of Bonn opens up new approaches to studying and researching slavery and other forms of strong asymmetric dependency from an interdisciplinary perspective. In investigating deeply entrenched relationships of social dependency such as slavery, serfdom or debt bondage in different epochs, geographies and cultures, the focus of this program is not the modern world but its multifaceted historical origins in Asian, American, African and European societies.

The overarching objective is to break free of the binary opposition “slavery versus freedom“. To a lesser extent, this degree program also offers insights to present-day phenomena of extreme asymmetrical dependency in order to explore this subject in various contexts of today’s world.

Students learn to classify research questions across disciplines and independently solve complex problems while expanding their methodological and analytical competencies. In this context, transcultural comparison is seen as a central aspect in the research of slavery and other forms of dependency.

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NGOs, policy consulting, development collaboration, academia (research management, teaching/research at universities, research institutions, etc.), editing/publishing, museums, adult education

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Phenomena of Slavery and Other Forms of Strong Asymmetrical Dependency

Slavery and Other Forms of Strong Asymmetrical Dependency: Methodological Approaches

Slavery and Other Forms of Strong Asymmetrical Dependency: Theoretical Approaches

Dependency and Slavery: Case Studies

Dependency and Slavery in Transcultural Comparison

Research Problems and Debates in Dependency and Slavery Studies Today

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

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Language

English

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94

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bonn, Germany

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Ethnic Studies History

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

University degree (German or non-German) in a relevant discipline with at least 180 ECTS
English language proficiency (CEFR level C1)
Minimum grade of 2.5 or local equivalent

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Free
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Free

Additional Details

University of Bonn does not charge tuition. But, you must pay the social contribution per semester (323,96 EUR – Winter Semester; 323,96 EUR – Summer Semester)

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865 - 1281 EUR / month

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