PhD South East Asian Studies

PhD South East Asian Studies is a PhD program taught at School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, UK. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (3 years full-time or 6 years part-time) options.

The PhD South East Asian Studies at SOAS, University of London supports doctoral research on the languages and cultures of principal countries of South East Asia. The department’s primary commitment includes Burmese, Indonesian/Malay, Thai and Vietnamese, along with their literatures, cinemas and associated cultures. Research interests listed include classical Malay literature; modern literature in Malay, Indonesian, Thai, and Vietnamese; Islam in South East Asia; language pedagogy; phonetics; gender studies; oral literature and folklore; cinema in South East Asia; and translation.

Under SOAS regulations, all doctoral researchers register initially for an MPhil, with the option to transfer to PhD after completing one year for full-time candidates, subject to approval by the School.

A faculty-level full research training programme runs alongside close supervisor support, including a first year research training seminar and additional discipline-specific training through the Faculty Centre for Cultural, Literary and Postcolonial Studies (CCLPS) and research skills training coordinated via the Doctoral School. Students submit a thesis and attend a viva voce examination.

Modules

• Common Core Research Module

The minimum requirements for admission in PhD South East Asian Studies at School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London as pre-requiste for admission in PhD South East Asian Studies.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

We normally require a 2.1 bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) plus a Masters degree in appropriate subject area plus one reference. In exceptional cases we may accept applicants who do not meet these criteria if they show evidence of a strong Masters degree and/or appropriate level of relevant work experience. International applicants should also see Doctoral School English language requirements

Please check detail of study units at https://www.soas.ac.uk/study/find-course/research-degrees-mphil/phd-south-east-asian-studies

85 fully funded scholarships are listed for UK. See UK scholarships.