Curriculum Overview
MASTER’S JOINT DEGREE
International Relations
Universitas Indonesia × University of Leeds (United Kingdom)
A Two-Year International Learning Journey
The Master’s Joint-Degree Programme in International Relations (Kelas Khusus Internasional/ KKI) provides students with studies at Universitas Indonesia (UI) and the University of Leeds (UL). Students of this programme complete their first year at UI’s master’s degree in International of Relations before continuing their second year of studies and finishing their thesis at UL. Upon successful completion of the programme, students receive a master’s degree from Universitas Indonesia (M.Si.) and from the University of Leeds (M.A).
Your Journey
From Indonesia to the United Kingdom
Year 1
Universitas Indonesia
29 UI Credits
Build a strong foundation in International Relations through compulsory coursework and a specialization course at Universitas Indonesia.
Year 2
University of Leeds
120 Leeds Credits
(transferred into 25 credit-block/sks to Universitas Indonesia)
Continue your academic journey at the University of Leeds through the MA International Relations programme.
Year 1
Your first year provides the academic foundation for advanced study in International Relations.
Core Curriculum
Theories of International Relations (3 Credits)
Explore key theoretical approaches to understanding international relations.
International Relations Research Methods (3 Credits)
Develop the research skills needed to conduct academic inquiry in International Relations.
Academic Writing (3 Credits)
Strengthen your academic writing and communication skills.
Globalization (3 Credits)
Examine the political, economic, and social dimensions of globalization.
Indonesian Foreign Policy (3 Credits)
Study Indonesia’s foreign policy and its role in international affairs.
ASEAN (3 Credits)
Explore regional cooperation and international relations in Southeast Asia.
Publication (2 Credits)
Students publish their independent research in journal articles or seminar presentation.
Choose Your Specialization
International Security
Theories and Dynamics of International Security
International Political Economy
Theories and Dynamics of International Political Economy
Transnationalism
Transnationalism Studies
Optional Modules
(2 of 3)
- Security Sector Reform
- Gender in International Relations
- International Development
Year 2
In the second year, students continue with the MA International Relations at the University of Leeds.
Core
(30 credits)
International Relations I: International Thought in Historical Context
Dissertation
60-credit dissertation over a 12-month period
Optional in-depth courses
- Global Security: Concepts and Debates (30 credits)
- Popular Culture: World Politics, Society and Culture (30 credits)
- Terrorism (30 credits)
- European Defence and Security Analysis (30 credits)
- Theories and Concepts in Global Political Economy (30 credits)
- Environmental Security and Risk (30 credits)
- The Responsibility to Protect (30 credits)
- Environment, Development and International Relations (30 credits)
- Global Justice (30 credits)
- Diplomatic Practice (30 credits)
- Africa in the Contemporary World (30 credits)
- The Rise of China (30 credits)
- Gender Perspectives on Global Security Challenges (30 credits)
Optional in-depth courses
- Global Security: Concepts and Debates (30 credits)
- Popular Culture: World Politics, Society and Culture (30 credits)
- Terrorism (30 credits)
- European Defence and Security Analysis (30 credits)
- Theories and Concepts in Global Political Economy (30 credits)
- Environmental Security and Risk (30 credits)
- The Responsibility to Protect (30 credits)
- Environment, Development and International Relations (30 credits)
- Global Justice (30 credits)
- Diplomatic Practice (30 credits)
- Africa in the Contemporary World (30 credits)
- The Rise of China (30 credits)
- Gender Perspectives on Global Security Challenges (30 credits)
Admission
Begin your global academic journey through this exclusive joint degree programme between Universitas Indonesia and the University of Leeds.
Study Across Two Academic Environments
The programme combines foundational knowledge, specialized study, and independent research across two academic environments. Experience a curriculum that brings together different academic environments while developing your knowledge and research skills in International Relations.
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