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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
1) Hold a Master's degree in social science and any related major from one of the higher education institutions accredited by the Office of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation
2) Have a 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 and English Proficiency Examination score as the requirement of
Faculty of Graduate Studies
5) Experiences in human rights and peace or related fields are specially considered, as well as demonstrated research and writing skills with evidence of at least 5 years experience working in HR peace and related fields.
6) Applicants with other qualifications that are specified with 2) and
4) may be considered by the discretion of the Program Administrative Committee and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.

Plan 2, Courseword and Research
1) Hold a Master's degree or equivalent in any relevant field major from one of the higher education institutions accredited by the Office of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation
2) Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.50 or equivalent. 
3) Have and English Proficiency Examination score as the requirement of Faculty of Graduate Studies
4) Experiences in human rights and peace or related fields are especially considered.
5) Applicants with other qualifications that are specified with 2) and 3) may be considered by the discretion of the Program Administrative Committee and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate
Studies, Mahidol University

Curriculum Structure

Plan 1.1 For students with Master's Degree
Dissertation 48            Credits
Total not less than 48            Credits
Taking coursework without counting credit
Plan 2.1 For students with Master's Degree
Required Courses 12            Credits
Dissertation 36            Credits
Total not less than 48            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

Dissertation Credit
HPHP898 : DISSERTATION 48

Plan 2

Required Courses Credit
HPHP601 : HUMAN RIGHTS THEORY 2
HPHP602 : PEACE & CONFLICT THEORY 2
HPHP605 : CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND PEACE 2
HPHP608 : RESEARCH METHODS IN HUMAN RIGHTS AND PEACE STUDIES 2
HPHP609 : RESEARCH SEMINAR IN HUMAN RIGHTS AND PEACE STUDIES 2
HPHP611 : HUMAN RIGHTS STANDARDS AND MECHANISMS 2
Dissertation Credit
HPHP699 : DISSERTATION 36