Double Degree Programs

BALAC-SILS – Double Degree Program

  • 4 semesters at BALAC, Chulalongkorn University
  • 4 semesters at SILS, Waseda University
  • Students need to earn (a minimum of) 80 credits at BALAC before departing for Japan.
  • Students will receive 2 diplomas from Chulalongkorn University and Waseda University.

CRITERIA FOR APPLYING

  • Only 2nd year students can apply and only in the 1st semester.
  • GPAX 3.00 (minimum)
  • Should have had 57 credits (by year 2, semester 1; must have taken or are currently taking at least 2 GEN ED courses by the time of application)
  • Japanese language study before departure not required
  • Must be working toward either Global or Media concentrations in BALAC

*BALAC selection committee will check applicants’ academic records. Students are encouraged to enroll in mandatory courses and Gen Ed courses prior to their departure for Japan.

*Submission period: second half of the year

 APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

  • Chulalongkorn University transcript
  • CR 54
  • Statement of purpose (SOP): 1,000 words
  • Curriculum vitae (CV)
  • 2 letters of recommendation

Download the application form online at: https://www.arts.chula.ac.th/~balac/v2020/index.php/2020/06/30/balac-sils-double-degree-program-application-form/

 

 

 

BALAC-HASS – Double Degree Program *NEW*

BALAC, Chulalongkorn University and Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, The University of Queensland

  • 5 semesters at BALAC (2.5 years)
  • 3 semesters at UQ (1.5 years)
  • Students must complete a minimum of 105 credits in the BALAC Program before departure to UQ.
  • Students will study 24 units at UQ.*

*2 unit bearing course at UQ = 1 BALAC 3 credit bearing subject.

 

CRITERIA FOR APPLYING

  • Students wishing to pursue the DDP with UQ should specify their wish by the end of year 1 semester 1 and confirm by the first week of year 3 semester 1.
  • Minimum GPAX of 2.75 is required.
  • Must have earned all 105 credits (all mandatory GEN ED courses included) by year 3 semester 1.
  • Must be working toward either Global or Media concentration at BALAC Program.

 

AT FACULTY OF ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, UQ

  • BALAC’s Media cultures concentration students will continue their studies in the Bachelor of Arts program majoring in Writing and Media and Digital Cultures.
  • BALAC’s Global cultures concentration students will continue their studies in the Bachelor of Arts program with an extended major in Peace and Conflict Studies.
  • Students will complete 24 units during their 3 semesters at the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, UQ.
  • Students will be provided with a UQ Study Planner based on their BALAC concentration.

 

TUITION FEE

  • From year 3 semester 1 onward:

         **To be paid at Chula 21,000 THB (for Thai students)

         **To be paid at Chula 76,000 THB (for non-Thai students)

            **This already includes 70,000 THB of Chulalongkorn University fee waiver.

  • Please refer to the below link for information on UQ tuition fees.
  • Please note that fees may change from year to year. Students who participate in the BALAC-UQ double degree program will be awarded a 25% Global Connect Scholarship for the duration of their studies at UQ. 

https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options/programs/bachelor-arts-2000?year=2025#fees-scholarships