Masters
Program Name: Master of Arts Program in Thai and Applied Thai
M.A. (Thai and Applied Thai)
Latest Revision Curriculum revised in 2024
Program philosophy
The Master of Arts Program in Thai and Applied Thai aims to produce graduates through the organizing of learning in accordance with progressivism, with focus on expertise in Thai literature, Thai linguistics, folkloristics, and Thai as a foreign language The program presents academic work according to academic ethics and moral principles.
Expected Learning Outcomes (PLOs) New!!
Plan 1 (A1 and A2):
PLO 1 - Demonstrate behaviors of morality and ethics in academics.
PLO 2 - Search for information using information technology to solve problems in works related to Thai language studies.
PLO 3 - Use research processes to propose solutions to problems in Thai literature, Thai linguistics, folkloristics, and Thai as a foreign language.
PLO 4 - Present their works according to the principles of Thai language.
PLO 5 - Create and present new concepts in Thai literature, Thai linguistics, folkloristics, and Thai as a foreign language.
Plan 2 (B):
PLO 1 - Demonstrate behaviors of morality and ethics in academics.
PLO 2 - Search for information using information technology to solve problems in works related to Thai language studies.
PLO 3 - Apply academic/research work to solve problems in Thai literature, Thai linguistics, folkloristics, and Thai as a foreign language.
PLO 4 - Present their works according to the principles of Thai language.
PLO 5 - Apply knowledge of Thai literature, Thai linguistics, folkloristics, and Thai as a foreign language to create media or tools for professional practice.
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Program Name: Master of Arts in Applied English Language Studies
M.A. (Applied English Language Studies)
Latest Revision: Curriculum revised in 2025
Program philosophy
Under the philosophy of progressivism, the program aims to produce graduates with English language competence in applied studies, aligned with the principles of outcome-based education. This program addresses learners' needs, enabling them to communicate and analyze English in academic and professional contexts based on an understanding of the nature of language, its use, learning, and an awareness of social and cultural differences. Graduates should also be able to apply contemporary English language theories through research and the application of these theories to propose ethical and practical approaches to work, in keeping with the royal aspiration of His Royal Highness Prince Mahidol Adulyadej, "Our Soul is for the Benefit of Mankind." The program’s academic track aims to develop learners' capacity to develop, conduct, and present research findings in academic circles. The program’s professional track focuses on developing learners' ability to propose solutions to issues related to language use in professional practice.
Expected Learning Outcomes (ELOs)
PLO 1
(Plan 1 Academic Track) Apply theories and research processes to address issues in applied Englishlanguage studies
(Plan 2 Professional Track) Apply theories in applied English language studies to propose workplace solutions to English language-related issues
PLO 2 Use English proficiently* for academic and professional purposes
PLO 3 Demonstrate awareness of cultural, linguistic and individual differences
PLO 4 Use digital technology for finding, analyzing, and presenting information
PLO 5 Behave morally and ethically in compliance with academic and professionalcodes of practice
Note: *Proficient means not lower than CEFR B2+ which includes:
1) IELTS score of at least 6.0
2) TOEFL ITP score of at least 547
3) TOEFL iBT score of at least 78
4) PSU-TEP score of at least 85% for every skill.
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Program Name: Master of Arts Program in Human and Social Development
M.A. (Human and Social Development)
Latest Revision: Curriculum revised in 2025
Program philosophy
The program aims to organize learning according to the progressivism approach, and aims to produce graduates who have morality, knowledge and understanding of humanity and society in a holistic way. Graduates should have skills in seeking knowledge through research processes in a multicultural society, and able to apply knowledge to develop oneself and the community.
Program objectives
To produce graduates who are able to analyze knowledge in human and social development holistically, and apply it to personal and community development within a multicultural social context.
Produce graduates who can use research processes to propose new approaches to solving human and social development problems based on a multicultural society and disseminate their work at the national level.
Produce graduates who are aware of academic ethics and morality in the pursuit of knowledge and its application to human and social development.
Produce graduates who are practitioners of human and social development, taking into account the public interest in a multicultural social context.
Days and Times of Classes
Regular Program Only
First Semester: June – October
Second Semester: November – May
Tuition Fees
27,000 baht per semester (Thai students)
54,000 baht per semester (International students)
Expected Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
PLO 1 - Able to accurately analyze concepts of holistic human and social development within a multicultural society.
PLO 2 - Able to employ research processes to propose solutions to issues in human and social development.
PLO 3 - Able to use digital technology to search for, analyze, and present information.
PLO 4 - Demonstrate behaviors of morality and ethics in academics.
PLO 5 - Able to analyze social situations to design development plans that consider the public interest.
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TQF2 – Master of Arts Program in Human and Social Development (Revised Curriculum, 2025)
Research Directions / Themes for Thesis and Faculty Research
Human and social development in the 21st century
Efficiency and effectiveness of work in the public and private sectors
Community adaptation for resilience and sustainability
Processes for creating and developing communities into sustainable networks
Ethnic, religious, educational, and cultural diversity in relation to human and social development
Language, literature, arts, and music in relation to human and social development
History and local history in relation to human and social development
Tourism and its impact on human and social development
Psychology and human and social development
Others
Doctor of Philosophy
Program Name: Doctor of Philosophy in Human and Social Development
Ph.D. (Human and Social Development)
Latest Revision: Curriculum revised in 2025
Program philosophy
The program aims to produce doctoral graduates by organizing learning according to the developmentalist approach, which will provide them with morality, holistic knowledge and understanding of humanity and society, expertise in creating new knowledge within a multicultural social context, and the ability to apply this knowledge to develop themselves, their communities, and society.
Program Objectives
To produce doctoral graduates who can generate new knowledge in human and social development and apply it to the development of themselves, their communities, and society within a multicultural social context.
Produce doctoral graduates who are able to employ research processes to generate new knowledge for human and social development.
Produce doctoral graduates who are able to provide guidance on academic integrity and ethics in human and social development within a multicultural social context.
Produce doctoral graduates who are able to demonstrate leadership in human and social development, considering the public interest within a multicultural social context.
Days and Times of Classes
Regular Program Only
First Semester: June – October
Second Semester: November – May
Tuition Fees
27,000 baht per semester (Thai students)
54,000 baht per semester (International students)
Expected Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
PLO 1 - Doctoral graduates will be able to accurately synthesize theoretical concepts of holistic human and social development within a multicultural social context.
PLO 2 - Doctoral graduates will be able to generate new knowledge to address issues in human and social development through research processes.
PLO 3 - Doctoral graduates will be able to use digital technology to search for, analyze, synthesize, and present information.
PLO 4 - Doctoral graduates will be able to provide guidance on academic integrity and ethics to others.
PLO 5 - Doctoral graduates will demonstrate leadership behaviors when collaborating with communities, taking into account the public interest.
Additional Information/Details
TQF 2 – Doctor of Philosophy in Human and Social Development (Revised Curriculum, 2025)
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Research Directions / Themes for Thesis and Faculty Research
Human and social development in the 21st century
Efficiency and effectiveness of work in the public and private sectors
Community adaptation for resilience and sustainability
Processes for creating and developing communities into sustainable networks
Ethnic, religious, educational, and cultural diversity in relation to human and social development
Language, literature, arts, and music in relation to human and social development
History and local history in relation to human and social development
Tourism and its impact on human and social development
Psychology and human and social development
Others
Program Name: Doctor of Philosophy Program in Applied Linguistics
Ph.D. (Applied Linguistics)
Latest Revision: New Curriculum in 2025
Program philosophy
The educational philosophy guiding the program is rooted in progressivism, focusing on the holistic development of learners to prepare them for a happy and adaptable life in society. Learning is organized with the learner at the center, developing from their needs through problem-solving and independent inquiry. The program emphasizes outcome-based education and incorporates diverse learning activities (Active Learning), particularly problem-based learning, project-based learning, and service learning. The approach involves hands-on experiences both inside and outside the classroom, promoting sustainable learning. The curriculum also emphasizes three core values as follows:
1) Relevance – Emphasizes enabling learners to produce research or innovations aligned with global research trends in the field, responsive to local community needs, and bridging the gap between global and local contexts.
2) Criticality – Emphasizes research processes that reflect current knowledge about language and generate new questions about language, leading to the pursuit of new knowledge and/or the creation of innovations.
3) Practicality – Research practices that create positive changes in real-world environments, reflect language use in authentic contexts, and seek approaches to foster improvements.
Expected Learning Outcomes (ELOs)
PLO 1 - Suggest policies, concepts, and practices to address language-related challenges in work and society using applied linguistics knowledge.
PLO 2 - Create new knowledge in applied linguistics by doing research.
PLO 3 - Disseminate applied linguistics knowledge in line with target groups in various contexts.
PLO 4 - Evaluate information and digital technology for correct use according to applied linguistics principles.
PLO 5 - Demonstrate leadership and interpersonal skills while working with others.
PLO 6 - Act according to and promote core standards of academic integrity and researchethics
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