History of Thailand
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58.03.01 In English and Russian
Level of education Bachelor
Type of instruction Full-time
Duration 4 years
Programme description
The bachelor’s programme "The History of Thailand" is aimed at developing in students a holistic and in-depth understanding of the political, economic, social, cultural, ethnic, demographic, confessional, linguistic and other features of the Kingdom of Thailand and the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Students also study in depth Thai and Burmese.
The professional activity of graduates is focused on: the economy, political development, history, culture, religions, ethnography, languages and literature of Thailand and Myanmar; Russian, regional and international organisations involved in cooperation with Thailand and Myanmar and related teaching activities; studying the political, economic, social, cultural, ethnic, confessional, linguistic, mental and other features of Thailand and Myanmar; work related to the translation and scientific description of monuments of one of the most ancient systems of writing in various book depositories and museums throughout the world.
Main courses
- Thai
- Geography of Thailand
- Thai Literature
- History of Thailand
Our advantages
The programme trains specialists with the requisite professional skills, including cultural and linguistic ones corresponding to their major. Graduates are ready to conduct research, teaching, and organisational and managerial activities in the field of Asian and African studies.