Overview
The International Development Studies programme is the first of its kind at Chulalongkorn University and quite unique in the Greater Mekong Sub-region. This programme is one of the first in Southeast Asia to offer multidisciplinary training in international development; integrating academic, technical, managerial, and professional training, with a particular focus on policy.
The MAIDS programme, currently offering a one-year Master of Arts degree, is designed for postgraduate students, NGO workers, international organisation employees, and junior to mid-level government officials with experience in development work. The programme is taught in English to students from a range of backgrounds and nationalities.
Students also benefit from an annual series of public lectures, which are organized through special training sessions and events, such as the Greater Mekong Sub-region on Human Security - with a special focus on Human Trafficking - sponsored by the Thai Commission for UNESCO.
The International Development Studies programme at Chulalongkorn University is new, promising, and seeks to become a central forum for interaction on development and globalization in Southeast Asia.
Entry requirements
Applicants should possess, or expect shortly to obtain, an undergraduate degree, or equivalent qualification, in social sciences. Applicants should also have work or volunteer experience in international development. Mature students, NGO workers, and junior to middle level government officials, with experience in development, are encouraged to apply.
Students with no work experience in international development will need to engage in at least three months of fieldwork with a development organization prior to enrolment. Priority is given to applicants who have had previous work experience in development, either with public or private sector NGOs.
English language requirements
Candidates who fall into one or more of the three categories will be required to demonstrate an acceptable level of language proficiency:
•English is not first language.
•English is not among the official languages of home country.
•Bachelor's degree was not taught in English.
The TOEFL, IELTS and CU-TEP (Chulalongkorn University Test of English Proficiency) are the only three English proficiency tests accepted by the university. Applicants are expected to have achieved an overall band score of at least 6.0 on the IELTS, 550 (or the equivalent) on the paper-based TOEFL, or 550 on the CU-TEP. English tests must be less than two years old at the time of application.
Please note that these scores, although a minimum requirement for admission, do not guarantee successful admission or completion of the programme. The candidate should feel comfortable writing graduate-level academic essays and participating in class discussions in English.
Application procedure
There are two stages in the application process: 1) written application and 2) admission.
Application period
Applications are to be submitted between January 1st and March 31st, 2010. The programme will begin the following October.
Required Materials
Students applying for the Master of Arts in International Development Studies must submit the following materials:
• Application Forms: The application form can be downloaded here. Please complete the form, either by typing or writing clearly in block letters.
Application form.doc Application form.pdf
Please contact the MAIDS office if you are unable to download the form on this website.
• Transcripts: Applicants must submit an original or certified copy of their transcript from the college or university previously attended. Transcripts that are not in Thai or English must be translated and certified in the English language. If you are currently enrolled in an academic programme, please submit an official report of your current mid-term grades. You can send your final grades at a later date when they become available.
• Photocopy of previous degree(s)
• English language test scores (if applicable): The programme accepts photocopies of English test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, CU-TEP) for the application process. Please note, however, that the admitted students will have to present the original score record to Chulalongkorn University at the beginning of the academic year.
Alternatively, the student can have ETS, the company that administers TOEFL, send the score directly to the programme. Chulalongkorn University 's TOEFL institutional code is 0227. The MAIDS programme does not have a departmental code registered with ETS, so make sure to write clearly “M.A. in International Development Studies, Faculty of Political Science” on the score report request form.
• Letters of recommendation: Applicants are required to ask two instructors or employers familiar with their work to send sealed letters of recommendation with letterhead and original signatures. Please also provide the following reference form to your referees and ask them to fill it out:
Student Reference Form.doc
Please provide your referees with the above form and ask for a confidential reference to be returned to you in a signed and sealed envelope. Please return the unopened envelope to the MAIDS Office with the application form. The referee also has the option of sending the reference directly to the MAIDS Office.
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume: The resume must provide information on current and past employment, academic awards and scholarships, international travel, publications, and extracurricular activities, including volunteer work.
• Statement of Purpose: The statement of purpose should be between 600 and 1000 words, and include the following elements:
- Describe your most valued experience or accomplishment.- Describe your research interests, and outline a tentative topic for your M.A. thesis. - Describe your career expectations (personal and professional objectives), and explain how the M.A. in International Development Studies at Chulalongkorn will help you achieve these goals.
• Writing Sample: The MAIDS programme requires all applicants to submit a sample of their critical or analytical writing. This may be a paper written for an undergraduate course, a published academic or journalistic article, or another appropriate writing sample. Applicants should briefly explain - using a separate document - the context in which the sample was originally written, including information on the nature of the publication in which it appeared, and the date of publication.
The objective of the sample writing is to assess the applicants' analytical and writing skills. The ability to write clearly in English – both for native and non-native speakers - is essential to fulfill the written requirements for this M.A. programme in International Development Studies.
• Photocopy of ID Card (for Thai applicants) or passport (for non-Thai applicant) .
• Two photographs: Applicants must submit two recent one inch photographs.
• Application fee: There is a non-refundable application fee of 800 Thai baht .
The fees can be paid in cash at the MAIDS office, or deposited directly in the programme's bank account (see details below). If the money is transferred to the programme's account the applicant must submit a photocopy of the bank transfer receipt with the application. Applicants who are not in Thailand must pay the fee by sending us a $30 US “Bank Draft” only (US$26 plus US$4 for bank charge).
Please note that the programme will not begin to process any application until the reception of the application fee has been confirmed.
Account Details
Account Name : M.A. in International Development Studies Account No : 045-2-90843-0 (Saving Account) Bank Name : The Siam Commercial Bank (SWIFT CODE: SICOTHBK) Bank Branch : 1873 Henri Dunant Road , Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 THAILAND Bank Tel : 02-254-1555
When complete, please sign, date and return the form enclosing all necessary documentation to:
M.A. in International Development Studies
Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University
Henry-Dunant Road, Pathumwan
Bangkok 10330 , THAILAND
Tel: (+66) 2-218-7313
Fax: (+66) 2-252-6277
E-mail: maids@chula.ac.th
Funding and Scholarships for Southeast Asian Applicants
The MAIDS programme works with a number of organizations which offer scholarships to MAIDS students.
Visit the finances page and scroll down to the bottom for detailed scholarship information.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
The International Development Studies programme is the first of its kind at Chulalongkorn University and quite unique in the Greater Mekong Sub-region. This programme is one of the first in Southeast Asia to offer multidisciplinary training in international development; integrating academic, technical, managerial, and professional training, with a particular focus on policy.
The MAIDS programme, currently offering a one-year Master of Arts degree, is designed for postgraduate students, NGO workers, international organisation employees, and junior to mid-level government officials with experience in development work. The programme is taught in English to students from a range of backgrounds and nationalities.
Students also benefit from an annual series of public lectures, which are organized through special training sessions and events, such as the Greater Mekong Sub-region on Human Security - with a special focus on Human Trafficking - sponsored by the Thai Commission for UNESCO.
The International Development Studies programme at Chulalongkorn University is new, promising, and seeks to become a central forum for interaction on development and globalization in Southeast Asia.
Entry requirements
Applicants should possess, or expect shortly to obtain, an undergraduate degree, or equivalent qualification, in social sciences. Applicants should also have work or volunteer experience in international development. Mature students, NGO workers, and junior to middle level government officials, with experience in development, are encouraged to apply.
Students with no work experience in international development will need to engage in at least three months of fieldwork with a development organization prior to enrolment. Priority is given to applicants who have had previous work experience in development, either with public or private sector NGOs.
English language requirements
Candidates who fall into one or more of the three categories will be required to demonstrate an acceptable level of language proficiency:
•English is not first language.
•English is not among the official languages of home country.
•Bachelor's degree was not taught in English.
The TOEFL, IELTS and CU-TEP (Chulalongkorn University Test of English Proficiency) are the only three English proficiency tests accepted by the university. Applicants are expected to have achieved an overall band score of at least 6.0 on the IELTS, 550 (or the equivalent) on the paper-based TOEFL, or 550 on the CU-TEP. English tests must be less than two years old at the time of application.
Please note that these scores, although a minimum requirement for admission, do not guarantee successful admission or completion of the programme. The candidate should feel comfortable writing graduate-level academic essays and participating in class discussions in English.
Application procedure
There are two stages in the application process: 1) written application and 2) admission.
Application period
Applications are to be submitted between January 1st and March 31st, 2010. The programme will begin the following October.
Required Materials
Students applying for the Master of Arts in International Development Studies must submit the following materials:
• Application Forms: The application form can be downloaded here. Please complete the form, either by typing or writing clearly in block letters.
Application form.doc Application form.pdf
Please contact the MAIDS office if you are unable to download the form on this website.
• Transcripts: Applicants must submit an original or certified copy of their transcript from the college or university previously attended. Transcripts that are not in Thai or English must be translated and certified in the English language. If you are currently enrolled in an academic programme, please submit an official report of your current mid-term grades. You can send your final grades at a later date when they become available.
• Photocopy of previous degree(s)
• English language test scores (if applicable): The programme accepts photocopies of English test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, CU-TEP) for the application process. Please note, however, that the admitted students will have to present the original score record to Chulalongkorn University at the beginning of the academic year.
Alternatively, the student can have ETS, the company that administers TOEFL, send the score directly to the programme. Chulalongkorn University 's TOEFL institutional code is 0227. The MAIDS programme does not have a departmental code registered with ETS, so make sure to write clearly “M.A. in International Development Studies, Faculty of Political Science” on the score report request form.
• Letters of recommendation: Applicants are required to ask two instructors or employers familiar with their work to send sealed letters of recommendation with letterhead and original signatures. Please also provide the following reference form to your referees and ask them to fill it out:
Student Reference Form.doc
Please provide your referees with the above form and ask for a confidential reference to be returned to you in a signed and sealed envelope. Please return the unopened envelope to the MAIDS Office with the application form. The referee also has the option of sending the reference directly to the MAIDS Office.
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume: The resume must provide information on current and past employment, academic awards and scholarships, international travel, publications, and extracurricular activities, including volunteer work.
• Statement of Purpose: The statement of purpose should be between 600 and 1000 words, and include the following elements:
- Describe your most valued experience or accomplishment.- Describe your research interests, and outline a tentative topic for your M.A. thesis. - Describe your career expectations (personal and professional objectives), and explain how the M.A. in International Development Studies at Chulalongkorn will help you achieve these goals.
• Writing Sample: The MAIDS programme requires all applicants to submit a sample of their critical or analytical writing. This may be a paper written for an undergraduate course, a published academic or journalistic article, or another appropriate writing sample. Applicants should briefly explain - using a separate document - the context in which the sample was originally written, including information on the nature of the publication in which it appeared, and the date of publication.
The objective of the sample writing is to assess the applicants' analytical and writing skills. The ability to write clearly in English – both for native and non-native speakers - is essential to fulfill the written requirements for this M.A. programme in International Development Studies.
• Photocopy of ID Card (for Thai applicants) or passport (for non-Thai applicant) .
• Two photographs: Applicants must submit two recent one inch photographs.
• Application fee: There is a non-refundable application fee of 800 Thai baht .
The fees can be paid in cash at the MAIDS office, or deposited directly in the programme's bank account (see details below). If the money is transferred to the programme's account the applicant must submit a photocopy of the bank transfer receipt with the application. Applicants who are not in Thailand must pay the fee by sending us a $30 US “Bank Draft” only (US$26 plus US$4 for bank charge).
Please note that the programme will not begin to process any application until the reception of the application fee has been confirmed.
Account Details
Account Name : M.A. in International Development Studies Account No : 045-2-90843-0 (Saving Account) Bank Name : The Siam Commercial Bank (SWIFT CODE: SICOTHBK) Bank Branch : 1873 Henri Dunant Road , Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 THAILAND Bank Tel : 02-254-1555
When complete, please sign, date and return the form enclosing all necessary documentation to:
M.A. in International Development Studies
Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University
Henry-Dunant Road, Pathumwan
Bangkok 10330 , THAILAND
Tel: (+66) 2-218-7313
Fax: (+66) 2-252-6277
E-mail: maids@chula.ac.th
Funding and Scholarships for Southeast Asian Applicants
The MAIDS programme works with a number of organizations which offer scholarships to MAIDS students.
Visit the finances page and scroll down to the bottom for detailed scholarship information.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
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