Master of Arts Program in Asia Pacific Studies Program By Thammasat University |Top Universities
Program Duration

18 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

7,886 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Area StudiesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Area Studies

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

MAPS is an interdisciplinary graduate program that is designed for internationally focused students who wish to obtain an in-depth understanding of this fascinating and occasionally turbulent part of the world through multi-faceted and inter-disciplinary lenses. The MA program is multidisciplinary in nature with main focus on the Pacific Rim/Indo Pacific Region Combining four core pillars of subjects namely Politics, International Relations, International economics and international Law and applying them in assessing and to understand different situations in the region. This program is the ideal program for individuals who seek career advancement or seek to upgrade their knowledge as well as those who are on the academic path and fresh graduates.

Program overview

Main Subject

Area Studies

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

MAPS is an interdisciplinary graduate program that is designed for internationally focused students who wish to obtain an in-depth understanding of this fascinating and occasionally turbulent part of the world through multi-faceted and inter-disciplinary lenses. The MA program is multidisciplinary in nature with main focus on the Pacific Rim/Indo Pacific Region Combining four core pillars of subjects namely Politics, International Relations, International economics and international Law and applying them in assessing and to understand different situations in the region. This program is the ideal program for individuals who seek career advancement or seek to upgrade their knowledge as well as those who are on the academic path and fresh graduates.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

79+
6.5+
2.5+
A bachelor’s degree in any field with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and above from an accredited university. For those who wish to apply for a scholarship, applicants should at least have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 with an above average grade on the relevant subjects.
18 Months
Aug
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

-
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International Students

7,886 USD
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Thammasat offers bachelor’s degree programs in all fields, covering sociology, humanities, science and technology, and health sciences, in Thai, bilingual and international programs.There are also double degree programs featuring collaboration with other universities; double major programs; integrated bachelor’s and master’s degree programs that take five years to complete.

For more information about each program, please visit this link.

Find out about the usual undergraduate entry requirements through the Admission Office; Office of International Affairs; Office of the Registrar.


Tuition fees vary according to the program, but the average fees for international students are approximately US$3,500.

There are several student loan funds and scholarships available. Contact the Student Affairs Division or Office of International Affairs to find out more about the application process.

International students and visitors can find out more about programs offered here. You can also take a look at the Handbook for International students.

Thammasat offers graduate degree programs in all fields, covering sociology, humanities, science and technology, and health sciences, in Thai, bilingual and international programs.

There are two types of lecture sessions: normal programs in office hours and special programs in the evenings or on weekends.

Students on master’s degree programs can pursue their own interests in research-oriented programs. Students are required to complete a “thesis” to contribute to a new body of knowledge or conduct a specialized study in their industries or careers.

The doctorate degree programs encourage students to conduct a “dissertation” research contributing to the country’s development and new technologies.

Find out about subjects covered for each program here.

Thammasat also offers non-degree Programs for foreign students from universities that have an agreement with Thammasat University. Find out more about these programs here.

Learn more about admissions by contacting the Academic Admissions Division; Office of International Affairs; Office of the Registrar.

Tuition fees vary per program. The average fees for international students at postgraduate level are approximately US$4,200.

There are several student loan funds and scholarships available. For more information, contact the Student Affairs Division or Office of International Affairs.

International students and visitors can find out more about programs offered here. You can also take a look at the Handbook for International students.


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