Thai Studies

Thai Studies

Faculty of International Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Thai Studies (International Program)


Program Director : Dr. Nuannut Khieowan

Curricular Title

Bachelor of Arts in Thai Studies (International Program)

Degree Title

  • Full Name:          Bachelor of Arts (Thai Studies)
  • Abbreviated Name:     B.A. (Thai Studies)

Curricular Philosophy and Goals

This program aims to produce graduates with comprehensive knowledge of Thai society and culture, along with critical thinking skills, understanding of different cultures, and the ability to integrate their knowledge into the development of society and community.

Duration of Study

3 and a half years (10 semesters)

Admission Requirements

Completion of M6 or its equivalence

The students must complete a minimum requirement of 125 credits to graduate. The curriculum is divided into General Education (32 credits), Specific Courses (84 credits), Free Elective Courses (6 credits), and Internship (3 credits)

Category Credits
1. General Education 32
2. Specific Courses 2.1 Compulsory Courses 60 84
2.2 Elective Courses 24
3. Free Elective Courses 6
4. Internship 3 (300 hours)
TOTAL 125

First Year Semester 1 (at PSU Phuket)

Course Code Course Title Credits
805-13x Physical Education 1(0-2-1)
805-141 Co-Curricular Activities 1(0-0-3)
805-161 Southeast Asian Civilization 3(3-0-6)
805-171 English for International Program I 3(3-0-6)
805-181 Mathematics in Daily Life 3(3-0-6)
805-182 Computer: The Internet and Society 3(3-0-6)
814-111 Thai Ways of Life 3(3-0-6)
Total 17(15-2-33)

 

First Year Semester 2 (at PSU Phuket)

Course Code Course Title Credits
805-162 Social Psychology 3(3-0-6)
805-172 English for International Program II 3(3-0-6)
805-183 Statistics and Optimization, Introduction to 3(3-0-6)
814-112 Characteristics of Thai Language 3(3-0-6)
814-113 Thai Geography 3(3-0-6)
814-114 Art History of Thailand 3(3-0-6)
Total 18(18-0-36)

 

First Year Semester 3

Course Code Course Title Credits
xxx-xxx Elective 3(x-y-z)
xxx-xxx Elective 3(x-y-z)
Total 6(x-y-z)

Second Year Semester 1 (at PSU Phuket)

Course Code Course Title Credits
805-271 English for Academic Purposes 3(3-0-6)
805-263 Intercultural Communication 3(3-0-6)
814-211 Development of Thai Society 3(3-0-6)
814-212 Thai Politics and Governance 3(3-0-6)
814-213 Thailand and Southeast Asian Countries 3(3-0-6)
xxx-xxx Elective 3(3-0-6)
Total 18(x-y-z)

 

Second Year Semester 2 (at PSU Phuket)

Course Code Course Title Credits
805-272 English for Effective Communication 3(3-0-6)
814-214 Thai Economy 3(3-0-6)
814-215 Thai Literature, Introduction to 3(3-0-6)
814-216 Thai Law and Society 3(3-0-6)
814-217 Thai Concept and Values 3(3-0-6)
xxx-xxx Free Elective I 3(x-y-z)
Total 18(x-y-z)

 

Second Year Semester 3

Course Code Course Title Credits
xxx-xxx Elective 3(x-y-z)
xxx-xxx Elective 3(x-y-z)
Total 6(x-y-z)

Third Year Semester 1 (at PSU Phuket)

Course Code Course Title Credits
814-311 Research Methodology, Introduction to 3(3-0-6)
814-312 Cultural Relations 3(3-0-6)
814-313 English-Thai Translation 3(3-0-6)
814-319 History of the Southern Region 3(3-0-6)
xxx-xxx Elective I 3(x-y-z)
Total 15(x-y-z)

 

Third Year Semester 2 (at PSU Phuket)

Course Code Course Title Credits
814-314 Cultural Management 3(3-0-6)
814-315 Current Events in Thailand 3(3-0-6)
814-316 Seminar in Thai Studies 3(3-0-6)
814-317 Language and Thai cultures 3(3-0-6)
814-318 Thai- English Translation 3(3-0-6)
xxx-xxx Elective 3(x-y-z)
Total 18(x-y-z)

 

Third Year Semester 3

Course Code Course Title Credits
814-361 Independent Studies 3(1-4-4)
815-314 Elective 3(x-y-z)
815-313 Elective 3(x-y-z)
Total 9(x-y-z)

Fourth Year Semester 1

Course Code Course Title Credits
814-461 Internship 3(300 hrs)
Total 3(300 hrs)