The Tri-College PhD Philippine Studies Program, University of the Philippines Diliman is now accepting applications for the January/February 2024 intake (Second semester, Academic Year 2023–2024).

The PhD program aims to impart holistic, multi- and interdisciplinary approaches to Philippine issues, from politics and history to literature, culture and society.

Students will complete the following requirements:

     •  Core Courses: 9 units (3 courses)
     •   Major Area: 12 units (4 courses)
     •   Cognates: 9 units (3 courses)
     •   Electives: 6 units (2 courses)
     •   Dissertation: 12 units (4 courses)

View a list of recent dissertations produced under the program.

The PhD program is jointly offered by the Asian Center, the College of Arts and Letters, and the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, University of the Philippines Diliman. Students can take a variety of courses in these colleges.
Visit the website to learn about course and application requirements, application procedures, and the like. The deadline of online application is on 11 December 2023.

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