Doctoral Program Requirement: Overall grade required 3.0 on a 4-point scale
Degree Required: Master’s Degree
Graduate Admission: Application Process
Each applicant must submit the following documents in hard copy
- A research proposal (approximately 10 pages)
- An application form
- A copy of official transcripts from postsecondary institution the applicant has attended
- A copy of passport
- TWO references letters; one from the academic advisor from graduate degree (Form #8), the other from the employers (Form #6)
- TOEFL (a minimum score of 70 internet-based), IELTS (6.0) or applicants can take the
- English Proficiency Test (the date for the English Proficiency Test and an interview will
- be announced on website http://admission.swu.ac.th or http://grad.swu.ac.th
NB: Students must download forms specified above from
website https://admission.swu.ac.th/admissions2/graduate.php
A non-refundable application fee of 800 baht is required and cannot be deferred.
All documents must be sent directly by mail to Associate Professor Sugunya Ruangjaroon, PhD
Faculty of Humanities, Srinakharinwirot University 114 Sukhumvit 23, Klong Toey Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
APPLICATION DEADLINES:
Semester 1: Approximately in February (1st deadline) and April (2nd deadline)
Semester 2: Approximately in October (1st deadline) and approximately in November (2nd deadline)
CALENDAR
Semester 1: 2nd week of August-2nd week of December
Semester 2: 2nd week of January-2nd week of May
TUITION FEES
Tuition at SWU is one of the lowest in Thailand Tuition fees for International students are 360,000 baht (Weekend program). Tuition is assessed as an annual program fee, which is divided into SIX equal installments due at the beginning of academic terms starting in August and January. This fee is the same regardless of how many course credits the student is registered in.
Installments 1-6: 60,000 baht
Educational Management System, Curriculum Implement and Structure
System | Semester system, 15 weeks per semester |
Teaching schedule | YEAR 1 First semester * LGC731 Seminar in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics for Global Communication * 2 Elective courses Second Semester * LGC732 Research in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics for Global Communication * 2 Elective courses YEAR 2 First semester GRT891 Thesis 9 Credits Second semester GRT891 Thesis 9 Credits YEAR 3 First semester GRT891 Thesis 9 Credits Second semester GRT891 Thesis 9 Credits |
Qualifications of prospective students |
We offer a wide range of options both in language and communication field for course-based. We also conduct a variety of linguistics, applied linguistics, and language communication research. Furthermore, we offer students intellectual challenging education through interactive teaching and learning in our program. |
Curriculum structure
Courses | Credits |
Core cousres | 6 |
Elective courses | 12 |
Thesis | 36 |
Total | 54 |
Courses |
1. Core courses | 6 Credits |
LGC 731 | Seminar in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics for Global Communication | 3 (1-1-4) |
LGC732 | Research in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics for Global Communication | 5 (2-2-5) |
2. Elective courses | 12 Credits |
2.1 Language |
LGC711 | Linguistics for Language Trainers | 3 (2-2-5) |
LGC712 | A Practical Application of English Phonetics and Phonology to Language Teaching | 3 (2-2-5) |
LGC713 | A Practical Application of English Syntax to Language Teaching | 3 (2-2-5) |
LGC714 | Second Language Acquisition and Application to Teaching | 3 (3-0-6) |
LGC715 | Theories and Applications in Teaching English as a Foreign Language | 3 (2-2-5) |
LGC716 | Translation Practicum | 3 (2-2-5) |
2.2 Global communication |
LGC721 | Sociolinguistic Perspectives on Communication | 3 (3-0-6) |
LGC722 | Language and Media in 21st Century | 3 (3-0-6) |
LGC723 | Mind, Culture, and Global Communication | 3 (3-0-6) |
LGC724 | Language and Technology in Digital Communication | 3 (2-2-5) |
LGC725 | Meaning and Communication | 3 (3-0-6) |
LGC726 | Psychology of Language in Communication | 3 (3-0-6) |
GRT891 Thesis | 36 Credits |
Study Plan |
Year 1 |
Semester 1 | 9 Credits |
LGC731 | Seminar in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics for Global 2 Elective courses | 3 (1-1-4) |
Semester 2 | 9 Credits |
LGC732 | Research in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics for Global Communication in Language and Global Communication 2 Elective courses | 3 (2-2-5) |
YEAR 2 |
Semester 1 | 9 Credits |
GRT891 | Thesis |
Semester 2 | 9 Credits |
GRT691 | Thesis |
YEAR 3 |
Semester 1 | 9 Credits |
GRT891 | Thesis |
Semester 2 | 9 Credits |
GRT691 | Thesis |
DISSERTATION REQUIREMENTS