DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAM IN MULTICULTURAL STUDIES (INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM)

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COURSE NAME : DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAM IN MULTICULTURAL STUDIES (INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM)

Course description

The Ph.D. Program in Multicultural Studies offers a comprehensive curriculum exploring issues of ethno-cultural diversity, majority-minority relations, culture and citizenship which result in the unequal power structure in the society, particularly in the context of Southeast Asia, China and India. Students in the program explore issues of social discrimination and exclusion faced by ethnic minorities, migrants and refugees.

Course Highlights
  • The program is designed to enrich a cross-cultural learning environment and facilitate constructive dialogues among students from various cultural and professional backgrounds.
  • Our students will benefit by deepening their knowledge on cultural diversity and enhancing their skills in carrying out advanced social research.
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Flat-rate fee

Paid per semester (in Baht)

Expenses per semester

Student Type

Tuition Fees

Thai Students

60,000 THB

International Students

70,000 THB

Total expenses

Plan 1.1 (4 years)

Student Type

Tuition Fees

Thai Students

480,000 THB

International Students

560,000 THB

Plan 2.1 (3.5 years)

Student Type

Tuition Fees

Thai Students

420,000 THB

International Students

490,000 THB

Plan 2.2 (5 years)

Student Type

Tuition Fees

Thai Students

600,000 THB

International Students

700,000 THB

Remark : Study Plan

Plan 1.1: Research only for students with Master’s Degree

Plan 2.1: Coursework and research for students with Master’s Degree

Plan 2.2: Coursework and research for students with Bachelor’s Degree

Related occupation

  1. Experts and knowledge disseminators in the field of multiculturalism
  2. Cultural Diversity Researchers
  3. Cultural Scholars
  4. Policy and Cultural Planning Analysts
  5. Human Rights Scholars
  6. Social Developers

Course structure

YearPlan 1.1Plan 2.1Plan 2.2
1Semester 1Semester 1Semester 1
Study courses based on personal interest with the approval of the advisor, in a non-credit. Preparation for qualification exams and research projects.LCCU510 Principal Concepts in Cultural StudiesLCCU510 Principal Concepts in Cultural Studies
LCMS601 Key Theoretical Concepts in Multicultural StudiesLCMS601 Key Theoretical Concepts in Multicultural Studies
LCMS602 Research Methodology in Multicultural StudiesLCMS602 Research Methodology in Multicultural Studies
Elective
Semester 2Semester 2Semester 2
Qualifying ExaminationLCMS603 Seminar on Contemporary Issues in Multicultural StudiesLCMS603 Seminar on Contemporary Issues in Multicultural Studies
LCMS898 DissertationElectiveLCMS604 Conceptualizing in Multicultural Studies Research
Elective
2Semester 1Semester 1Semester 1
LCMS898 DissertationQualifying ExaminationElective
LCMS699 Dissertation
Semester 2Semester 2Semester 2
LCMS898 DissertationLCMS699 DissertationQualifying Examination

LCMS799 Dissertation
3Semester 1Semester 1Semester 1
LCMS898 DissertationLCMS699 DissertationLCMS799 Dissertation
Semester 2Semester 2Semester 2
LCMS898 DissertationLCMS699 DissertationLCMS799 Dissertation
4Semester 1Semester 1Semester 1
LCMS799 Dissertation
Semester 2Semester 2Semester 2
LCMS799 Dissertation

Application

Admission

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Application period

Admission Schedule Academic

Criteria for application

  1. IELTS (Academic Module) 4.0 or above
  2. TOEFL-iBT 42 or above
  3. MU GRAD PLUS (MU GRAD TEST + SPEAKING) 48 or above
  4. MU GRAD TEST 40

*If no score is submitted or the score does not meet the criteria, the program admission committee will review the application at their discretion.

Plan 1.1: Master's Degree GraduatesPlan 2.1: Master's Degree GraduatesPlan 2.2: Bachelor's Degree Graduates
  1. Hold a master's degree in the social sciences or humanities from an educational institution certified by the Office of the Higher Education Commission.
  2. Achieve a cumulative grade point average of not less than 3.50.
  3. Have English language test results according to the criteria specified by the Graduate School at Mahidol University.
  4. Be the first author or the principal investigator in an article related to multiculturalism, published in an internationally accepted academic journal with peer review, within the last 5 years, with at least 1 academic work.
  5. Applicants with qualifications other than the above criteria may be considered for application and selection. Admission is at the discretion of the Program Chair and the Dean of the Graduate School.
  1. Hold a master's degree in the social sciences or humanities from an educational institution certified by the Office of the Higher Education Commission.
  2. Achieve a cumulative grade point average of not less than 3.50.
  3. Have English language test results according to the criteria specified by the Graduate School at Mahidol University.
  4. Applicants with qualifications other than the above criteria may be considered for admission at the discretion of the Program Chair and the Dean of the Graduate School.
  1. Have a bachelor's degree in social sciences or humanities from an educational institution certified by the Office of the Higher Education Commission.
  2. Attained a cumulative grade point average at the honors level.
  3. Have English language test results according to the criteria specified by the Graduate School at Mahidol University.
  4. Applicants with qualifications other than the above criteria may be considered for admission at the discretion of the Program Chair and the Dean of the Graduate School.

Application documents

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Contact Information

Program Director
Associate Professor Dr.Sirijit Sunanta
Email : sirijit.sun@mahidol.ac.th

Program Secretary
Assistant Professor Dr.Somrak Chaisingkananont
somrak.cha@mahidol.ac.th

Lecturer in program