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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAM IN HUMAN RIGHTS AND PEACE STUDIES (INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM) 

Level Doctoral
Faculty PROJECT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE INSTITUTE OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND PEACE STUDIES
Website http://www.ihrp.mahidol.ac.th/

Degree Designation

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY(HUMAN RIGHTS AND PEACE STUDIES)

Admission Requirements

Plan 1, Research Only Applicant
1) Hold a Master's degree in social science and any related major from an accredited university
2) Have cumulative GPA of at least 3.50 or equivalent. 
3) Have at least 3 publications in English in related fields in internationally recognized journal(s)/ publication(s), which are not part of 
the applicant's graduation requirement
4) Have English language proficiency, with a TOEFL score of no less than 550 or an IELTS of at least 6.0, or pass the English Proficiency 
Test arranged by the Faculty of Graduate Studies at Mahidol University.
5) Experiences in human rights and peace or related fields are specially considered
6) Applicant with other qualifications may be considered by the Program Director, committee and the Dean of Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Plan 2, Coursework and Reseach Applicant
1) Hold a Master's degree in any major from an accredited university
2) Have cumulative GPA of at least 3.50 or equivalent. 
3) Have English language proficiency, with a TOEFL score of no less than 550 or an IELTS of at least 6.0, or pass the English Proficiency 
Test arranged by the Faculty of Graduate Studies at Mahidol University.
4) Experiences in human rights and peace or related fields are specially considered
5) Applicant with other qualifications may be considered by the Program Director, committee and the Dean of Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Curriculum Structure

Plan 1.1 For students with Master
Dissertation 48            Credits
Total not less than 48            Credits
Plan 2.1 For students with Master
Required Courses 15            Credits
Dissertation 36            Credits
Total not less than 51            Credits

Job option after graduation


- Academics in the field of human rights and peace
- Reseachers in the field of human rights and peace
- Experts in human rights and peace studies
- Officers in regional and international organisations the field of human rights and peace
- Leaders of non-govermental organization in human rights and peace
- Practitioners in conflict management /human rights related works
- Other occupations who need to apply knowledge of human rights and peace

Course Requirements

Plan 1

Non Type Subject Credit
   STUDENT IN PLAN 1 ENROLLS WITHOUT COUNTING CREDIT
HPHP608 : RESEARCH METHODS IN HUMAN RIGHTS AND PEACE STUDIES 3
Dissertation Credit
HPHP898 : DISSERTATION 48

Plan 2

Required Courses Credit
HPHP604 : HUMAN RIGHTS AND PEACE THEORY 3
HPHP605 : CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND PEACE 2
HPHP606 : HUMAN RIGHTS AND PEACE IN PRACTICE 2
HPHP607 : SEMINAR IN HUMAN RIGHTS AND PEACE 2
HPHP608 : RESEARCH METHODS IN HUMAN RIGHTS AND PEACE STUDIES 3
HPHP611 : HUMAN RIGHTS STANDARDS AND MECHANISMS 3
Dissertation Credit
HPHP699 : DISSERTATION 36