Dr. Htet Zaw

Emeritus Professor

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Biography

Htet Thiha Zaw is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs at the University of British Columbia. His research focuses on how institutions created and maintained by indigenous societies have shaped historical state development, particularly in the Global South, with regional expertise in Southeast Asia and Burma (Myanmar). His work demonstrates that indigenous political and social institutions play a significant role in shaping long-term state development. Htet utilizes original data from pre-colonial and colonial records, employing both qualitative and quantitative analyses, including cross-section, panel data, geospatial, and text-as-data methods in his archival research. His published research appears in several academic journals, including Comparative Political Studies, Comparative Education Review, and the International Journal of Educational Development. Htet is dedicated to uncovering the historical narratives that influence contemporary policy and development challenges.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.