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Dual degree with Universitas Gadjah Mada

Are you an aspiring geographer and want to increase your knowledge in human geography and coastal and water management? Do you want to benefit from a substantial global experience? In that case, the Dual Degree Programme with the Universitas Gadjah Mada in Indonesia might be something for you! Upon completion of the programme you will receive a Master degree in Coastal Area and Watershed Management (MPPDAS) from the Universitas Gadjah Mada and a MSc in Human Geography from Radboud University.

This programme consists of a total of 112 EC credits.

About this study curriculum

You will benefit from a global experience within the field of geography and coastal and water management. You are also able to choose between six specialisations and electives at Radboud University. These specialisations are highly multidisciplinary and include subjects related to cultural studies, psychology, anthropology, economics, spatial planning and environmental policy studies.

MPPDAS produces highly qualified graduates with sound knowledge of coastal and watershed management who are able to address environmental problems using geographical approaches, remote sensing and geographic information systems.

Admission and Application

The candidates for the dual degree programme are the first-year students of the Master’s programme on Coastal Area and Watershed Management in The Universitas Gadjah Mada. To apply for admission to the Dual Degree Programme, candidates are selected to apply for the second year at Radboud University on the basis of academic merit, motivation and overall potential to succeed in an international academic environment. Students must satisfy all admission criteria that are appropriate for enrolment in both The Universitas Gadjah Mada and Radboud University.

Tuition fee

During the first year of study at The Universitas Gadjah Mada, you will pay the tuition fee of Rp, 70,000,000. However, during the second year, you will study at Radboud University. More information regarding the tuition fee at Radboud University can be found here.

Study programme

Compulsory courses
P1
P2
P3
P4
The Development of Geography Theory and Concept
4 EC
  1. P1
Basic Watershed and Coastal Management
6 EC
  1. P1
Principal of Planning and Spatial Planning
6 EC
  1. P1
Research Methods
4 EC
  1. P1
Spatial Data Representation
4 EC
  1. P2
Applied Geography (Statistics)
4 EC
  1. P2
Fieldwork Data Processing and Representation
6 EC
  1. P2
Elective courses
P1
P2
P3
P4
Elective 1
4 EC
  1. P1
Elective 2
4 EC
  1. P2
Elective 3
6 EC
  1. P2
Internships
P1
P2
P3
P4
Fieldwork
4 EC
  1. P2

During the second year, you will follow courses at Radboud University. Students are allowed to select one specialisation within the Human Geography programme out of the following four: Conflict, Territories and Identities, Capital, Labour and Extraction. Cities, Culture and Inequality or Borders, Migration and Justice.