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- Ph.D. Human Rights and Peace Studies (International Program)
- Institute of Human Rights and Peace Studies Mahidol University Salaya, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand 73170
- (+66) 2-441-0813-5 ext.1116
- (+66) 2-441-0872-73
- ihrpphd@mahidol.edu
Doctor of Philosophy in Human Rights and Peace Studies (International Program)
The International PhD Program at the Institute of Human Rights and Peace Studies (IHRP) offers unique learning opportunities for scholars and practitioners to develop excellence in human rights and peace academia and research. Its interdisciplinary approach enables students to investigate the complex and evolving nature of human rights and peace challenges in Asia and beyond. Through our close mentoring and support, our graduates have become successful human rights and peace professionals, leading changes in academia, civil society and the policy arena.
The Program offers two study options: a research only track (with students participating in an advanced research methods course in light of a proven record of previous research and academic publications in international journals) and a course work track. The coursework option consists of 2 semesters of 6 courses, followed by 3 to 5 semesters of research and completing the thesis.
Curriculum Structure
The curriculum structure is set in compliance with the Announcement of the Ministry of Education on the subject of Criteria and Standards of Graduate Studies B.E. 2558, PhD Degree, with Plan 1 and Plan 2 curriculum as below:
Study Plan
Plan One: Research Only :
Total not less than 48 credits
| Year | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qualifying Examination | Dissertation |
| 2 | Dissertation | Dissertation |
| 3 | Dissertation | Dissertation |
Plan Two: Coursework and Research :
Total not less than 48 credits
| Year | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| 1 | HPHP 601 Human Rights Theory 2 credits HPHP 602 Peace & Conflict Theory 2 credits HPHP 609 Research Seminar in Human Rights and Peace Studies 2 credits Total 6 credits |
| Semester 2 | |
HPHP 611 Human Rights Standards and Mechanisms 2 credits HPHP 605 Critical perspectives for Human Rights and Peace 2 credits HPHP 608 Research Methods in Human Rights and Peace Studies 2 credits Total 6 credits | |
| 2 | Semester 1 |
Qualifying Examination : HPHP 699 Dissertation 9 credits Total 9 credits | |
| Semester 2 | |
Qualifying Examination : HPHP 699 Dissertation 9 credits Total 6 credits | |
| 3 | Semester 1 |
HPHP 699 Dissertation 9 credits Total 9 credits | |
| Semester 2 | |
HPHP 699 Dissertation 9 credits Total 9 credits |
Cost for the entire course
Item | 1st Year | 2nd Year | 3rd Year |
| |||
Tuition Fees (baht) | Tuition Fees (baht) | Tuition Fees (baht) | |||||
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
New Student Check-in Fee | 3,000 | – | – | – | – | – | |
Health Insurance Fee | 3,500 | – | 3,500 | – | 3,500 | – | |
Tuition Fee | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | |
Research Supplies Fee *can request for deduction and split into 2 times of payment (for self-funded students) * | – | – | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | – | |
Field Trip Fee | – | 20,000 | – | – | – | ||
TOTAL | 56,500 | 70,000 | 103,500 | 100,000 | 103,500 | 50,000 | 483,500 |
Admission Requirements: Ph.D. (Human Rights and Peace Studies)
Plan 1: Research Only
- Hold a Master’s degree in social science and any related major from one of the higher education institutions accredited by the Office of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation
- Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.50 or equivalent.
- Have at least 3 publications in English in related fields in internationally recognized journal(s)/ publication(s), which are not part of the applicant’s graduation requirement.
- Have an English Proficiency Examination score as per the requirement of Faculty of Graduate Studies.
5) Experience in human rights and peace or related fields are specially considered, as well as demonstrated research and writing skills with evidence of at least 5 years experience working in HR peace and related fields.
6) Applicants with other qualifications that are specified with 2) and 4) may be considered by the discretion of the Program Administrative Committee and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.
Plan 2: Coursework and Research
- Hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in any relevant field major from one of the higher education institutions accredited by the Office of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation
- Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.50 or equivalent.
- Have an English Proficiency Examination score as per the requirement of Faculty of Graduate Studies
- Experience in human rights and peace or related fields are especially considered.
- Applicants with other qualifications that are specified with 2) and 3) may be considered by the discretion of the Program Administrative Committee and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University
Required Documents
- Application form (download here)
- Academic transcript(s) MA
- Academic Certificate(s) MA
- National ID card (Thai applicants)/passport (international applicants)
- Copy of Resident Registration (Thai applicants)
- Statement of Purpose
- Research Proposal
- CV
- Reference form (at least 2 academic references and 1 professional reference) (download here)
- Certification of employment (if any)
- English Language Test Certificate(s) (if any)
- Internationally recognized journal(s) /publication(s) (required for Plan 1: Research Only)
Note: Interview will be required upon the selection committees’ decision
Apply online at:
https://graduate.mahidol.ac.th/inter/prospective-students/?topic=howToBeStudent
Contact: ihrpphd@mahidol.edu, (+66) 2441 0813-5 ext.1116
Scholarship:
Mahidol University Scholarship https://op.mahidol.ac.th/ir/mu-scholarships/
Cotutelle & Joint Supervision Program https://op.mahidol.ac.th/ir/cotutelle/
Faculty of Graduate Studies https://graduate.mahidol.ac.th/inter/prospective-students/?p=scholarship
Required Courses :
HPHP 601 Human Rights Theory 2 credits
Historical development of human rights concepts and contemporary debates in social science approaches to human rights; philosophical, legal and political considerations of human rights ideas; perspectives from and contributions to human rights studies within the Global South.
HPHP 602 Peace & Conflict Theory 2 credits
Historical and philosophical development of key peace and conflict theories and schools of thought; sociological and anthropological perspectives on peace, conflict, violence, nonviolence, conflict transformation and peacebuilding; emerging political trends and discourses on peace, conflict, development, security and human rights at regional and international levels.
HPHP 605 Critical Perspectives for Human Rights and Peace 2 credits
Concepts and theories of justice as related to human rights and peace; critiques of human rights from cultural relativist, post-modern and feminist perspectives; gender, conflicts and non-violence. Power dynamics, conflicts and human rights; links between development, human rights and peace.
HPHP 609 Research Seminar in Human Rights and Peace Studies 2 credits
Epistemology and ontology of human rights and peace research; constructivism, critical theory and legal positivism as major research paradigms; critical analysis of cross-cutting human rights and peace themes including citizenship, gender, identity as applied in research; analysis of human rights and peace research from a multidisciplinary perspective.
HPHP 608 Research Methods in Human Rights and Peace Studies 2 credits
Practical skills in peace and human rights studies; human rights and peace research design. Mixed methods research; formulation of research objectives and questions. Research tools, protocols and ethics for peace and human rights research;
participatory methods for human rights-based research.
HPHP 611 Human Rights Standards and Mechanisms 2 credits
Basic concepts of international law. Politics behind development of international human rights standards and mechanisms. Critical examination of international and regional human rights regimes. National implementation of international and regional human rights standards. Human rights and armed conflicts; International accountability for mass human rights crimes; International human rights law and law of war; State and non-state actors and obligations.
Dissertation :
HPHP 699 Dissertation 36 credits
HPHP 898 Dissertation 48 credits
Formation of problem and research proposal; Review literature related; Data collection; Data processing; Data analysis and interpretation; Research report writing or dissertation; Presentation and publication of the research in the international peer-reviewed journals. Conducting research based on research ethics in all research processes
Testimonial
Doctor of Philosophy in Human Rights and Peace Studies (International Program)
The International PhD Program at the Institute of Human Rights and Peace Studies (IHRP) offers unique learning opportunities for scholars and practitioners to develop excellence in human rights and peace academia and research. Its interdisciplinary approach enables students to investigate the complex and evolving nature of human rights and peace challenges in Asia and beyond. Through our close mentoring and support, our graduates have become successful human rights and peace professionals, leading changes in academia, civil society and the policy arena.
The Program offers two study options: a research only track (with students participating in an advanced research methods course in light of a proven record of previous research and academic publications in international journals) and a course work track. The coursework option consists of 2 semesters of 6 courses, followed by 3 to 5 semesters of research and completing the thesis.
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