MASTER OF ARTS (SOUTHEAST ASIAN HISTORY) (MIXED-MODE)
MASTER OF ARTS (SOUTHEAST ASIAN HISTORY)
Programme Overview
The Master of Arts (Southeast Asian Studies) by coursework and dissertation programme caters primarily to suitably-qualified working adults who, for professional or personal development, would benefit from a deeper and more focused academic understanding of the historical, political, economic, social, cultural and other related issues pertaining to the Southeast Asian region. Through exposure to some of the best works which scholars of Southeast Asian have produced as well as relevant theoretical and methodological debates on the region, students can be better equipped with knowledge base and analytical skills to explore their own areas of interests with greater competence and confidence.
Full-Time Duration: 3 Semesters (Mixed-Mode)
Programme Structure
Core Courses & Elevtive Courses (15 Credits)
Historiography and Methodology in History
Religion, Culture, and Society in Southeast Asian History
History of Southeast Asian Cultures and Society
Trade Patterns in Southeast Asian History up to the Second World War
Economic History of Southeast Asia
Golden Age of Southeast Asian History, 3rd–15th Century
Early History of Southeast Asia until the 15th Century
Government and Politics in Southeast Asia
Colonialism and Decolonialism in Southeast Asia
Minority, Assimilation, and Conflict in Southeast Asia
History of Science and Technology in Southeast Asia
Research Courses (35 Credits)
Dissertation
Career Prospects
University Lecturer, Research Fellow / Cultural Researcher, Policy Analyst (Culture/Heritage/Regional Affairs), Historian, Museum Curator, Foreign Service / Diplomatic Officer, Archivist (National Archives / Cultural Institutions), Intelligence Analyst (with regional specialization), Writer / Author / Editor (History, Culture, Regional Affairs), NGO Program Officer (Culture, Human Rights, Heritage), Heritage Preservation Specialist, Cultural Affairs Officer (Government or Embassy), Historical Consultant for Film/Media, Tourism and Cultural Consultant / Historical Tour Guide, Educational Content Developer / Curriculum Specialist.