Degree Designation
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY(MULTICULTURAL STUDIES)
Additional advantages of the programme
The Ph.D Program in Multicultural Studies offers a comprehensive curriculum exploring issues of
ethno-cultural diversity and citizenship in Thailand and ASEAN countries, China and India. It provides
students with theoretical tools and practical trainin
Admission Requirements
Plan 1 Research Only
Plan 1.1 For students with Master's Degree
(1) The applicants must possess a master's degree in any field of Social Science or Humanities from colleges or universities accredited by the Office of the Higher Education Commission.
(2) The GPA must be at least 3.50.
(3) English proficiency test score achieves the criteria set by the faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.
(4) The applicants must be the first author of research articles in multicultural studies published in internationally recognized academic peer review journals at least one publication within the last 5 years.
(5) Applicants who have qualifications that do not meet the above criteria (2) - (4) may be considered for admission by the Program Administrative Committee and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Plan 2 Coursework and Research
Plan 2.1 For students with Master's Degree
(1) The applicants must possess a master's degree in any field of Social Science or Humanities from colleges or universities accredited by the Office of the Higher Education Commission.
(2) The GPA must be at least 3.50.
(3) English proficiency test score achieves the criteria set by the faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.
(4) Applicants who have qualifications that do not meet the above criteria (2) - (3) may be considered for admission by the Program Administrative Committee and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Plan 2.2 For students with Bachelor's Degree
(1) The applicants must possess a bachelor's degree in any field of Social Science or Humanities from colleges or universities accredited by the Office of the Higher Education Commission.
(2) The GPA must be at least 3.50
(3) Have English proficiency language test result meets the criteria set by the faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.
(4) Applicants who have qualifications that do not meet the above criteria (2) - (3) may be considered for admission by the Program Administrative Committee and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Curriculum Structure
| Plan 1.1 For students with Master's Degree |
|
Dissertation |
48
|
Credits |
|
Total not less than |
48
|
Credits |
| Students may register courses with no-credit according to the students' interest with approval of the advisor and dissertation 48 credits, total not less than 48 credits. |
| Plan 2.1 For students with Master's Degree |
|
Required Courses |
9
|
Credits |
|
Elective Courses not less than |
3
|
Credits |
|
Dissertation |
36
|
Credits |
|
Total not less than |
48
|
Credits |
| Plan 2.2 For students with Bachelor's Degree |
|
Required Courses |
12
|
Credits |
|
Elective Courses not less than |
12
|
Credits |
|
Dissertation |
48
|
Credits |
|
Total not less than |
72
|
Credits |
Job option after graduation
- Expert in multicultural studies
- Researcher in cultural diversity
- Academic in multicultural studies
- Multicultural policy analyst
- Multicultural Policy consultant
- Practioner in governmental, non-governmental and international organizations promoting multiculturalism
