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) |