Admission

The application procedure consists of six stages:

1. Written application submission;
2. Selection of applicants (Maximum 30 graduates);
3. Registration to Pre-Program. The selected 30 participants will have six weeks training on relevant social theories, research methods and activities;
4. Admission Exams. After the six weeks training, the participants must pass a written English proficiency exam, and a written exam based on the core concepts and theories of Sociology and Anthropology.
5. Selection of Masters Program participants. Only the best 15 students out of the 30 participating in the Pre-Program will be selected to continue into the Masters program.
6. Registration for Masters Program.

Student Selection

Accepted students will undertake a bridging course for 12 weeks and then undertake comprehensive examinations on those courses studied. Students performing well in these exams will then qualify for admission to the Master of Biodiversity Conservation program, starting at the beginning of the following academic year.

Modes of Instruction

The Master in Sociology-Anthropology majoring in Rural Development is taught in English and Khmer.