General Information
This is a research-only Ph.D., in which students with an equivalent master’s in peace studies perform research in their field and complete a dissertation. The language of instruction is English. The dissertation may be written in either English or Thai.
Minimun Qualifications for application
- Master’s Degree in Peace-studies or related area
- 3 years of work experience
- 550 TOEFL score (or equivalent) and English certificate. This is normally waived for students who have written their Master’s Thesis in English.
Method of selection
Selection will be based on:
- completed application form
- all official post-secondary transcripts
- statement of purpose (750-1,000 words)
- a dissertation proposal.
- list of writings/publications (if any)
- letters of recommendation (two from former college/university instructors, and one from work colleague/supervisor)
- personal/telephone interview
Tuition
The total tuition fees for the 2-year Ph.D. program (4 regular semesters) is 498,600 baht (approximately 16,000 USD). Thai students are discounted 80,000 baht.
Curriculum
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1 PB 991 Dissertation (Students take qualification exams at the beginning of the semester. Students must have completed their proposal defense by the end of this semester.) SEMESTER 2 PB 991 Dissertation | YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1 PB 991 Dissertation SEMESTER 2 PB 991 Dissertation |
Grading & Examination
In order to be qualified for the qualifying exam, the student must earn at least a 3.25 GPA.