Graduate Program, Faculty of Liberal Arts, PSU
The Faculty of Liberal Arts offers five graduate programs at both Master's and Doctoral levels, as follows:
Doctor of Philosophy
Master
Graduate Program in Information Systems, Information Retrieval, and Services
Announcement / News Release (Training Program / Seminar / Special Lecture)
New SIS Version for Lecturers
On July 14, 2025, the SIS (Student Information System) for staff (both officers and lecturers) will be upgraded to a new version.
This new version has been enhanced to be more user-friendly, modern, faster, and fully equipped with all necessary functions. To help you prepare, an overview video of the new SIS system (available in both Thai and English) can be accessed at https://eila.psu.ac.th/sis-for-staff-2025.
English version : https://youtu.be/astIe5tQcNo?si=g_UCvLYGgxVbE19F
Doctor of Philosophy Program in Human and Social Development, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Prince of Songkla University
We cordially invite graduate students and interested individuals to attend a knowledge management (KM) presentation based on participation in the 20th Singapore Graduate Forum on Southeast Asian Studies, held at the National University of Singapore.
🗓 Date: July 24, 2025
🕐 Time: 13:00–16:00 (Thailand Time)
Meeting ID: 929 5238 7030 Passcode: 867430
https://psu-th.zoom.us/j/92952387030?pwd=d5Za7ohCwvKbsl9aVlmYvHbVGWmmf0.1
🗂 Presentation Schedule:
Identifying the Cultural Landscape Character of the Toraja Indigenous Settlement Using the Landscape Character Assessment (LCA) Method: A Case Study of Tongkonan Sa'pang
🕒 13:00–13:20👤 Mr. Khalid Midam
Divergent Pathways: Labor Stratification of Vietnamese Skilled Migrants Under Neoliberal Migration Infrastructure
🕒 13:20–13:40👤 Ms. Kanokkul Phetuthai
From Trees to Titles: Land Commodification, Legal Pluralism, and Local Resistance in Aceh, Indonesia
🕒 13:40–14:00👤 Mr. Hassan Dumalee
Urban Informality in a Formalized City: Ethnographic Insights into “A-Formal” Commercial Practices in Singapore
🕒 14:10–14:30👤 Mr. Theerawee Phuengtambon
Births at Home in the New Camp
🕒 14:30–14:50👤 Ms. Irisa Promchan
📣 Schedule for Thesis/Minor Submission for Academic Year 2025
1. Request for graduation in the semester 1/academic year 2025, kindly submit a completed thesis/minor and all required documents to the GSMS System no later than November 10, 2025
2. Request for graduation in the semester 2/academic year 2025, kindly submit a completed thesis/minor and all required documents to the GSMS System no later than June 22, 2026
Remark: This schedule for thesis/minor submission is NOT related to the list of graduates for the Commencement Ceremony. Please follow the official announcements for further details.
Proposal Examination & Thesis/Minor Thesis Examination Announcement
Doctor of Philosophy Program in Human and Social Development
Faculty of Liberal Arts, Prince of Songkla University
We cordially invite students, faculty members, and the general public to attend the doctoral thesis proposal examination of:
👩🎓 Mr. Wisanu Rotsuwan
📌 Thesis Title: Research and Development of a Physical Activity Program to Promote Emotional Intelligence in Generation Z Youth
🗓 Date: August 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 15:00–18:00 (Thailand Time)
💻 Platform: Zoom
🔗 Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 886 841 9178 Passcode: 1234
Doctor of Philosophy Program in Human and Social Development
Faculty of Liberal Arts, Prince of Songkla University
We cordially invite students, faculty members, and the general public to attend the doctoral thesis proposal examination of:
👩🎓 Ms. Euangfa Khaoklom
📌 Thesis Title: Development of a Training Program for Transferring Knowledge on Natural Dyeing from Nipa Palm by the Community Enterprise Driving Team in Bang Chak Subdistrict, Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province
🗓 Date: July 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 09:00–12:00 (Thailand Time)
💻 Platform: Zoom
🔗 Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 886 841 9178 Passcode: 1234
Admission Announcement for Master's and Doctoral Degree Programs Academic Year 2025
Master of Arts (M.A.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programs in Human and Social Development
🎓 Now Open for Applications 2025!
🎓 Doctor of Philosophy & Master of Arts in Human and Social Development
The Faculty of Liberal Arts is now accepting applications for the following graduate programs: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Human and Social Development/Master of Arts (M.A.) in Human and Social Development
📅 Application Period (Round 1): Now – May 31, 2025
📅 Interview Date: June 9, 2025 (Online via Zoom)
🌐 Apply via: https://admission.psu.ac.th
📞 Contact for more information: Graduate Program in Human and Social Development
Faculty of Liberal Arts, PSU Hat Yai Campus 📱 074-286718 📧 kittipat.sa@psu.ac.th
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Thai and Applied Thai
🎓 Now Open for Applications 2025!
🎓 Master’s Program in Thai and Applied Thai
Now accepting applications for the 2025 academic year (Round 1)!
Scholarships for tuition and research support are available!
📌 Apply online via: https://admission.psu.ac.th/
⭕️ Application Period (Round 1): Now – April 20, 2025
⭕️ Interview Date: April 30, 2025 (via Zoom)
☎️ For more information, please contact:
Graduate Studies Office, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai Campus
📞 Tel: +66-74-28-6718 📧 Email: kittipat.sa@psu.ac.th
🎓 Now Open for Applications 2025!
M.A. in Applied English Language Studies
Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics
Announcement of the Graduate Student Information System
📌 iThenticate Program – Academic Plagiarism Detection Tool
The iThenticate program is a plagiarism detection tool designed for researchers, academics, and publishers. It compares submitted documents against a wide range of databases, including CrossRef, Publication Databases, CORE, and Internet sources.
✅ Supported file types: MS Word, PDF, PowerPoint (.PPT, .PPTX), OpenOffice, and more.
>> Registration for iThenticate Access Rights
>> iThenticate Access Allocation Policy
>> User Guide: Accessing iThenticate with PSU Email
>> User Guide: Requesting Access to iThenticate
>> Training Video: How to Use iThenticate
📚 PSU Knowledge Bank – PSU Institutional Repository
The PSU Knowledge Bank is an institutional repository project initiated in 2009. It serves as a digital archive for academic works produced by faculty members, staff, and students of Prince of Songkla University. The repository includes theses, independent studies, and research reports dating from 1977 to the present, and is accessible anytime, anywhere.
🌐 Access the PSU Knowledge Bank: http://kb.psu.ac.th/psukb/
Alternatively, visit the PSU Library website, go to the E-Resources menu, and select PSU KB.
✅ Access is available to: Students/Faculty members/The general public
📄 Full-text downloads are available for most documents.
💬 Have feedback or suggestions?
Submit them here: https://kb.psu.ac.th/psukb/feedback
📢 System Testing Announcement: New Scheduling Tool for Thesis Examination Document Submission
We are pleased to announce the trial launch of a new system: “Specifying-Date System for Thesis Defense Examination”
📌 Access the system here: https://lookerstudio.google.com/
⭕️ Purpose: This system is designed to simulate the timeline for submitting thesis-related documents. It aims to support students and advisors in planning ahead and streamlining the submission process.
📌 Feedback Welcome: Students and advisors are encouraged to provide feedback to help improve the system via this link: https://forms.gle/PHteT5Edi5uBJv2R9
📝 Note: The dates shown in the “Completed” column are subject to change as appropriate.
📌 New System Launch: Graduate Thesis Progress Tracking Dashboard
We are pleased to announce the launch of a new system: “Graduate Student Thesis Status Reporting System”
📌 Access the system here: https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/uksNEv_jCbE
⭕️ System Objectives: To allow students and advisors to track and monitor the progress of thesis work at each stage of the research process. To present the thesis workflow in a flowchart format for better visualization and planning.
📢 New Communication Channel Now Available!
The Graduate Studies Office, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Prince of Songkla University, is pleased to announce a new service channel for sharing announcements and responding to inquiries from students, faculty members, and the general public.
📌 You can now connect with us via LINE Official Account by scanning the QR code or visiting the following link:
👉 https://page.line.me/688aivfl
Highlights of Student Awards and Achievements
🎉 Congratulations to Mr. Juang Rudianto Putra
Ph.D. student in Human and Social Development, Cohort 9
Faculty of Liberal Arts, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai Campus
Mr. Juang Rudianto Putra has been awarded The Honorable Mention for his paper titled: "A Systematic Review of the Interplay among Three Key Variables in International Students’ Academic Success: Support Systems, Adaptation, and Achievement"
This recognition was granted during his research presentation at the 2nd International Conference on ASEAN Sustainable Development (ICASD 2025) held at Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town, Thailand, organized by Thaksin University, Thailand.
🎉 Congratulations to Ms. Nattha Lertpanyawiwat
Ph.D. student in Human and Social Development, Cohort 9
Faculty of Liberal Arts, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai Campus
Ms. Nattha Lertpanyawiwat has been awarded the
Excellent Presentation Award under the “Aging Mind” Theme
for her research presentation at the
4th Mental Health Research Conference (MHRC2025)
held on March 25, 2025, at Chiang Mai University, Thailand.
Highlights of Graduate Program Activities
📸 Field Study Project for Community Learning
📍 Conducted in: Chon Ba Kan Khoei, Mueang District, Manang District, and Thung Wa District, Satun Province, Thailand
This field study project was organized as part of the graduate program’s experiential learning initiative, aiming to enhance students’ understanding of local communities through direct engagement and participatory learning.
📸 Study Visit to a Local Learning Site
Ph.D. students in Human and Social Development visited
Thavorn Rubber Industry (1982) Co., Ltd.
This field visit was part of the graduate program’s initiative to enhance students’ understanding of community-based industries and local economic development.
Graduate Studies Section
3rd Floor, Academic Building
Faculty of Liberal Arts
Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai Campus
15 Kanjanavanich Road, Kho Hong Subdistrict, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
Tel: +66-74-286718
Contect web dev: kittipat.sa@psu.ac.th