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Program structure
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The
MA program has two main objectives. These are to help develop
professional academics in the field of Southeast Asian Studies,
and to give people a profound understanding of Southeast Asia
and the issues which concern it. Accordingly, the program
is composed of two curricula, each of which is designed to
cater for the differing individual needs of the participants.
(**1 subject = 3 credits) Curriculum
A
For
those who aspire to be professional academics, Curriculum
A has been designed with one third of the total credits required
to graduate (12 credits out of 36 credits) allocated to research/thesis
work.
In
this curriculum, students are required to successfully complete:
- 4 compulsory courses (12 credit hours)
- at least 4 elective courses (12 credit hours)
- One
study tour in the Southeast Asian region, the cost of which
is included in the tuition fees. (If students wish to participate
in more than one tour, they must meet the extra cost themselves)
- A
thesis equivalent to 12 credit hours, together with an oral
examination on that thesis.
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Curriculum
B
For
those who simply wish to derive a better understanding of the region,
Curriculum B has been designed with one third of the credits required
to graduate being allocated to the extra elective courses from which
students can choose as part of their own area of specialization.
(These electives will include subjects currently offered as part
of the MA program in Thai Studies.) In this curriculum, a minor
piece of research work (3 credits) is also required to make certain
that students have acquired the ability to undertake a more substantial
research work in the future should they so desire.
In
this curriculum, students are required to successfully complete:
- 4 compulsory courses (12 credit hours)
- at least 7 elective courses (21 credit hours)
- A
minimum of 3 credits of a minor research work.
- One
study tour in the Southeast Asian region, the cost of which is
included in the tuition fees. (If students wish to participate
in more than one tour, they must meet the extra cost themselves).
- A
comprehensive exam.
The
duration of study for the MA's degree is about 3-4 semesters. (For
Curriculum A - 2 semesters of course work 1-2 semesters of thesis
work. For Curriculum B – 3-4 semesters of course work, a minor
research work, and a comprehensive exam)
The following compulsory courses for graduation for both curricula:
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