Program Overview
The Human Rights and Peace Studies at Mahidol 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 Human Rights and Peace 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
- English requirement: IELTS 4.5
- Tuition: EUR 1,340 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 1,340 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Human Rights and Peace 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
- Human rights concepts and principles
- Peace philosophy and theory of violence
- Human rights standards and mechanisms
- Conflict transformation and its basic skills
- Research method in human rights and peace
- Current Issues On Human Rights And/or Peace
- Civil Society, Social Movements And Human Rights And/or Peace
- Gender, Human Rights And Peace
- Politics Of Human Rights And Development
- Strategies And Practical Skills In Human Rights Promotion And Protection
- Conflict Management On Natural Resources And Environment
- Technology, Violence, And Nonviolence
- Dialogue And Mediation
- Conflict Transformation In Thai Context
- Nonviolent Action
- Independent Study And Seminar On Human Rights And/or Peace
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Complete an Online Application
- Two copies of Degree Certificate (with officially certified English translation)
- Two copies of Academic Transcript (with officially certified English translation)
- Two copies of Recent Photos (Passport size)
- Two copies of Passport
- Two copies of Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Purposes and Career Goals (complete via the online admission system)
- Two copies of Current Financial Statement / Scholarship Letter (required if apply for Faculty of Pharmacy)
- Brief Research Proposal (recommended to be submitted for all applicants)
- Two copies of other documents, which may be requested by each program (such as letter of work experience / professional license / concept paper)
English Proficiency: IELTS 4.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 1,340 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 1,340 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 1,340 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 1,340 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 4.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Mahidol 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 Mahidol University
Mahidol University
บ้านหนองแจง, Thailand
Mahidol University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months