Master Programme – Faculty of Social Sciences Education

Introduction

The Master’s Program in Geography Education (S2) was established on April 6, 2010, based on the Directorate General of Higher Education Decree No. SK 2293/H40/DT/2010, under the Graduate School, and is currently integrated with the Undergraduate and Doctoral Geography Education Study Programs within the Faculty of Social Science Education. This program is designed to produce advanced educators, curriculum developers, and researchers who are capable of leading innovation in geography education at the higher education level as well as within the broader education system. The program was established in response to the need for graduates of the Undergraduate Geography Education program to continue their studies at the master’s level.

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Programme Structure

The Master’s Program in Geography Education at Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI) formally uses the Semester Credit Unit (SKS) system as the national academic credit system in Indonesia. Nevertheless, the SKS system has strong equivalence and compatibility with the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS), particularly in the principle that academic credits are awarded based on the learning outcomes achieved by students.

The Master’s Program in Geography Education adopts an Outcome-Based Education (OBE) approach in curriculum design and the learning process. Within this framework, the program defines Graduate Learning Outcomes (CPL) that specify the competencies to be achieved by graduates at the master’s level. These competencies include mastery of advanced knowledge in geography education, the ability to critically analyze geosphere phenomena in educational contexts, and the ability to conduct independent research to solve problems in the field of geography education. In general, the total study load in the master’s program ranges from 37 to 49 SKS, which is equivalent to approximately 53 to 71 ECTS after conversion. This variation depends on students’ academic background and the study pathway taken.

Curriculum Components and ECTS Conversion

No.	Educational Component	Credits	ECTS Conversion	Description / Course Examples
1	Alignment of Study Program Expertise (PLKP)	3–11 Credit	4.5–16.5 ECTS	Planning and Learning Strategies in Geography (3 SKS = 4.5 ECTS) Earth Dynamics (4 SKS = 6 ECTS) Regional Geography of Indonesia and the World (4 SKS = 6 ECTS)
2	Academic Skills Development (PKA)	40–48 Credit	60–72 ECTS	Philosophy of Science (2 SKS = 3 ECTS) Pedagogical Studies (2 SKS = 3 ECTS) Higher-Order Thinking (3 SKS = 4.5 ECTS) Scientific Literacy (3 SKS = 4.5 ECTS) Technology Literacy (3 SKS = 4.5 ECTS) Research Design (3 SKS = 4.5 ECTS) Applied Statistics (3 SKS = 4.5 ECTS) Communication Skills (3 SKS = 4.5 ECTS) Literature Review (3 SKS = 4.5 ECTS) Research Instrument Development (3 SKS = 4.5 ECTS) Research Protocol Development (3 SKS = 4.5 ECTS) Research Data Analysis (3 SKS = 4.5 ECTS) Master’s Thesis Proposal (3 SKS = 4.5 ECTS) Publication 1 (4 SKS = 6 ECTS) Publication 2 (4 SKS = 6 ECTS) Publication 3 (4 SKS = 6 ECTS)
3	Discipline-Specific Expertise Development (PKBI)	36–60 Credit	54–90 ECTS	Assessment and Reporting in Geography Teaching (4 SKS = 6 ECTS) Applied Research Methodology (3 SKS = 4.5 ECTS) Models in Geography Learning (3 SKS = 4.5 ECTS) Spatial Thinking in Education (3 SKS = 4.5 ECTS) Participation in Disaster Risk Management (3 SKS = 4.5 ECTS) Natural Resource Management (3 SKS = 4.5 ECTS) Geospatial Information Technology for Education (3 SKS = 4.5 ECTS) Eco Literacy and Education for Sustainable Development (3–4 SKS = 4.5–6 ECTS) Scientific Writing in Geography (3 SKS = 4.5 ECTS) Research Seminar (4 SKS = 6 ECTS) Thesis (8 SKS = 12 ECTS)
TOTAL		37–49 Credit	53–71 ECTS	Completed within the normal study period of 4 semesters (2 years)

Curriculum

The Master Program in Geography Education curriculum integrates advanced geographical sciences, geography pedagogy, research methodology, and scientific publication to support academic, professional, and research competencies in geography education.

Graduate Learning Outcomes (CPL)

Graduates are expected to demonstrate scientific, educational, and religious attitudes and behaviors based on academic norms and ethics.
Graduates master the philosophy of geography education, geographical sciences, geography pedagogy, research methodology, and ethics of scientific publication.
Graduates are able to develop and apply geographical and pedagogical knowledge in an adaptive and progressive manner according to current developments.
Graduates are able to design and conduct research in geography education using appropriate approaches and methods.
Graduates are able to communicate and publish research results through scientific forums and publications.
Graduates are able to integrate innovation skills, technology mastery, lifelong learning, and interdisciplinary thinking in academic and professional activities.

Curriculum Orientation

Curriculum Component	Implementation in the Program
Geography Education Philosophy	Strengthening theoretical and philosophical foundations in geography education to support academic and professional development.
Advanced Geographical Sciences	Developing deeper understanding of geographical sciences and geospatial perspectives in addressing contemporary issues.
Research Methodology	Training students to design, conduct, and evaluate research in geography education using appropriate scientific approaches.
Scientific Publication	Encouraging students to communicate and publish research findings through scientific forums and academic publications.

The curriculum structure of the study program demonstrates that each course has its own specific learning outcomes, which contribute to the achievement of programme-level Graduate Learning Outcomes (CPL).

Curriculum Structure Curriculum & CPL Relation

Accreditation

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Admission

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