• New Degree Addressing Modern Challenges: Thammasat University’s Faculty of Learning Sciences and Education is launching a Bachelor of Arts in Human Potential and Well-being in 2026, aiming to respond to rising societal stress, mental health concerns, and global megatrends.
• Interdisciplinary and Human-Centred Approach: The programme integrates knowledge from neuroscience, anthropology, ecology, arts, and therapy to cultivate graduates who understand human complexity and can support well-being across diverse contexts.
• Cutting-Edge and Relevant Curriculum: Modules include topics such as neuroscience for well-being, intergenerational empathy, conflict mediation, ecopsychology, and gamification for social change, offering practical tools for personal and societal transformation.
• Inclusive and Public-Facing Learning: In addition to full-time students, selected modules will be open to the public, promoting lifelong learning and broader engagement with issues of human potential and well-being.

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Amidst a contemporary social landscape fraught with volatility and multifaceted change across economic, social, and environmental spheres, public anxiety and stress are on the rise. Compounded by global megatrends such as technological shifts, an ageing society, and a widening generation gap, the challenges to mental well-being for people of all ages are intensifying.

Recognising this urgent need, the Faculty of Learning Sciences and Education at Thammasat University (TULSEd) has developed and is preparing to launch a new Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Human Potential and Well-being. It is anticipated that the programme will be positively received as a contemporary course of study that meets the demands of society.

A Programme Designed to Create ‘Humans’ Who Understand ‘Humans’

This programme stems from the commitment of academics and experts to cultivate graduates with a holistic understanding of human potential and the capacity to oversee the well-being of people in a comprehensive manner. The objective is to meet the needs of both public and private sector organisations seeking personnel with the skills to manage complex challenges, foster a positive sense of self and of others, possess emotional maturity, and adapt within an ever-changing society.

The core of the programme is the integration of diverse fields of knowledge, from neuroscience, anthropology, and ecology to art and drama therapy, in order to foster a deep understanding of the various dimensions of humanity. Furthermore, it emphasises the development of skills and tools for working with conflicts arising from diversity at both organisational and societal levels, whether related to age, culture, or belief. The programme is founded on the conviction that social change can proceed alongside spiritual development.

Engaging and Relevant Modules for the Modern Era

The programme is packed with interesting and practical modules, such as,

• Neuroscience for Human Well-being
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Organisations and Society
• Intergenerational Empathy and Communication
• Conflict, Violence and Mediation
• From Traditional Wisdom to Modern Practice: Spiritual Pathways for Holistic Well-being
• Nature Connection and Ecopsychology
• Games and Gamification for Social and Organisational Behaviour Change
• Gerontology and Older Adult Potential Development
• Death, Dying, and Bereavement

Preparing for the First Intake and Welcoming Public Participation

The Bachelor of Arts in Human Potential and Well-being is scheduled to accept its first intake of students in the 2026 academic year.

Furthermore, a special feature of the programme is the intention to open selected modules to interested members of the public, allowing them to learn and develop alongside the students.

For those interested, or for anyone seeking a course of study that addresses the challenges of contemporary life and society, further information will be available soon on the Facebook page: Faculty of Learning Sciences and Education, Thammasat University.