Doctor of Philosophy Program in Landscape Architecture
(Revised Curriculum 2020)
Name of Degree and Field of Study
Full name: Doctor of Philosophy (Landscape Architecture)
Abbreviation of name: Ph.D. (Landscape Architecture)
Total Number of Credits
Plan 1.1 (for holders of a Master degree) equivalent of 48 credits
Plan 1.2 (for holders of a Bachelor degree) equivalent of 72 credits
Plan 2.1 (for holders of a Master degree) not less than 48 credits
Plan 2.2 (for holders of a Bachelor degree) not less than 72 credits
Character of the Program
1. Type of program: Doctoral degree
Plan 1.1 3 years
Plan 1.2 4 years
Plan 2.1 3 years
Plan 2.2 4 years
2. Language medium: Thai and/or English
3. Student intake: Thai and foreign students who can communicate in Thai
4. Collaboration with other institutes: This program is run exclusively by the organizing institute
5. Degree conferred: Single degree
Career Opportunities after Graduation
1. Lecturer, professor at an education institution
2. Researcher or academician in the field of landscape architecture
3. Consultant or specialist in the field of landscape architecture
4. Landscape architect
Objectives of the Program
1. To produce doctoral degree graduates who, apart from having specialized knowledge in landscape architecture and related fields, have developed skills in carrying out inquiries, analyze, synthesize data, and produce new knowledge based on systematic and advanced level research methodology with accountability
2. To produce graduates who possess professional ethics in the field of landscape architecture so as to help improve environmental quality in future
3. To build up further body of knowledge that would lead to raising academic and professional standards in the field of landscape architecture
Eligibility to Apply
1. Applicants must possess the qualifications prescribed for each type of study plan as follows:
Plan 1.1
1) A Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture and a Master’s degree or equivalent with at least 1 published peer-reviewed paper or article that was not part of the degree undertaking, in an academic journal or a publication, subject to consideration at the discretion of the Program Operating Committee or
2) A Master’s degree or equivalent in landscape architecture with at least 1 published peer-reviewed paper or article that was not part of the degree undertaking, in an academic journal or a publication, subject to consideration at the discretion of the Program Operating Committee
Plan 1.2
A Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture with grade point average of not less than 3.5 and at least 1 published peer-reviewed paper or article that was not part of the degree undertaking, in an academic journal or a publication, subject to consideration at the discretion of the Program Operating Committee
Plan 2.1
A Master’s degree or equivalent in architecture, urban design, urban architecture, or other related disciplines with at least 1 published peer-reviewed paper or article that was not part of the degree undertaking, in an academic journal or a publication, subject to consideration at the discretion of the Program Operating Committee
Plan 2.2
A Bachelor’s degree in architecture, urban design, urban architecture, or other related disciplines with grade point average of not less than 3.5 and at least 1 published peer-reviewed paper or article that was not part of the degree undertaking, in an academic journal or a publication, subject to consideration at the discretion of the Program Operating Committee
2. Passed English proficiency test at the level specified by the Committee of Higher Education or according to that required by Silpakorn University
3. Possess the qualities stipulated under Article 7 of Silpakorn University Graduate Studies Regulations, 2023 and/or subsequent changes thereof.
Number of Credits
Plan 1.1 equivalent of 48 credits
Plan 1.2 equivalent of 72 credits
Plan 2.1 not less than 48 credits
Plan 2.2 not less than 72 credits
Structure of the Curriculum
Plan 1.1
Compulsory courses non-credit 9 credits
Thesis equivalent to 48 credits
Total number of credits throughout the program 48 credits
Plan 1.2
Compulsory courses non-credit 9 credits
Thesis equivalent to 72 credits
Total number of credits throughout the program 72 credits
Plan 2.1
Compulsory courses non-credit 9 credits
Electives not less than 12 credits
Thesis equivalent to 36 credits
Total number of credits throughout the program 48 credits
Plan 2.2
Foundation courses non-credit 6 credits
Compulsory courses a number of 9 credits
Electives not less than 15 credits
Thesis equivalent to 48 credits
Total number of credits throughout the program 72 credits
Note: Students are required to sit a Qualifying Examination before enrolling in a Thesis course
Tuition fee per course
Plan 1.1 and Plan 2.1 270,000 Baht
Plan 1.2 and Plan 2.2 360,000 Baht
*University fees are not included.
