Overview

Key Facts

The Social Science and Sustainable Development program at Chiang Mai University incorporates disciplines as varied as anthropology, sociology, political science, geography, development studies, gender studies, and ethnicity, among others. Through diverse courses provided and the adoption of social science conceptual and analytical tools, these will deepen students understanding of the economic, political, social, culture and environmental changes taking place in the region as well as other emerging issues and phenomena ranging from resource management to migration and climate change to food security and emerging diseases and cyber-crimes.

Career Opportunities

Academics and researcher in the field of social sciences and area studies.

Staff for intemational and non-governmental organizations.

Officers in general governmental unit with specialization in Southeast Asian studies, foreign affairs, policy and planning.

Work in embassy or related field.

Work in non-govemmental organizations as general manager or in human resources.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical Reading and Effective Writing

Contemporary Theories in Social Sciences

Ethnicity and Indigenous

Peoples’ Movement Innovation for Entrepreneur

Global History: Society and Environment

Research Methods in Social Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-06-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-21 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-05-09 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

70

Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Anthropology Sustainable Development Political Science View 4 other Bachelors in Sustainable Development in Thailand

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

70

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduated from or studying in M.6 in Thailand secondary education system or

Graduated from an international school in Thailand or

Graduated from an overseas institution/have certificated in the list of secondary education equivalency system

A scanned copy of the high school graduation certificate for Mattayom Suksa 6, or Grade 12 or equivalent, Thai or English, or the foreign equivalent and a certificate of current student status (if studying).

A scanned copy of the official high school transcript, Thai or English, or the foreign equivalent (if not in Thai or English, please submit the original document with an official English translation).

An official certificate of English language proficiency (if available).

For non-Thai citizens: a scanned copy of passport.

One 2x2 inch-photo in school uniform or in formal dress taken within the last 6 months (in jpg format).

Tuition Fee

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International

110000 THB/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 55000 THB per semester during 48 months.
National

70000 THB/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35000 THB per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Chiang Mai

17222 - 23430 THB /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Social Science and Sustainable Development.

Available Scholarships

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