Program Overview
The Chinese Studies at Prince of Songkla University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Chinese Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Thailand and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 2,491 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 2,491 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Hat Yai, Thailand
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Chinese Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Transition of Chinese Culture and Society
- Chinese Philosophy and Political Economy
- Research Methodology in Area Studies (non-credit)
- Selected Readings in Chinese Literature
- China-ASEAN Relations
- Overseas Chinese in Sourtheast Asian Countries
- Seminar in Chinese Studies
- Chinese Popular Culture through Multimedia
- History of Modern China
- Modern Chinese Law and Human Rights
- Contemporary Chinese Politics and Economy
- China and Globalization
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.5 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Bachelor degree in Chinese Studies, International Business (China), Chinese Language or in a related field.
- All applicants without the degree mentioned must have a certificate of New HSK level 5 or above.
- A copy of ID Card or Passport
- A copy of diploma
- A copy of B.A transcript (GPA = at least 2.5)
- A copy of HSK level 5-6 score (for the applicant with a B.A in other fields of study)
- A copy of Standard English Test score (if available)
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 2,491 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 2,491 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 2,491 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 2,491 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Prince of Songkla University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Prince of Songkla University
Prince of Songkla University
Tambon Kho Hong, Thailand
Prince of Songkla University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
