Contact : Master of Arts in International Development Studies

Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn UniversityHenri-Dunant Road, Bangkok 10330 , Thailand

Tel. +66-2-218-7313

Fax. +66-2-252-6277

E-mail : maids@chula.ac.th

http://www.ids.polsci.chula.ac.th

Master of Arts in International Master of Arts in International Development StudiesDevelopment Studies (MAIDS)(MAIDS)

Faculty of Political Science Chulalongkorn University

MAIDS is one of the first programmes in Southeast Asia to offer multi-disciplinary training in international development. It is designed for postgraduate students, NGO workers, international organisation employees, and junior to mid-level government officials with experience in development work. The international programme is taught in English to students from a range of backgrounds and nationalities. MAIDS offers a comprehensive and flexible preparation for either a career in international development or further studies at the doctorate level.

AboutAbout MAIDSMAIDS

The first two trimesters consist of 4 compulsory and 4 elective courses (3 credits each; totaling 24 credits)

Compulsory Courses Development Theory and Practice Globalization and Development in Asia

and the Pacific Politics of Public Policy Research Methodology in Development

Studies Elective Courses Communication, Democratization, and

Development Conflict Resolution Development Project Management

Human Rights and Gender Problems in Asia and the Pacific

Migration as a Development Issue Selected Topics in Development and

Economy Environmental Politics and Policy Development Practicum

The third trimester is spent on thesis work in the student's area of interest (12 credits).

Field Trips: one or two field visits in Thailand and neighboring countries

MAIDS is a full-time, 12-month (Oct – Sep) intensive curriculum divided into four-month trimesters. ( 36 credits)

Course StructureCourse Structure

Qualifications An undergraduate degree, or equivalent

qualification, preferably in social sciences.

work or volunteer experience in international development, either with public or private sector NGOs

English language score : IELTS : 6.0/ TOEFL: 550 PBT, 213 CBT/CU -TEP: 550

Application Application period : between March 1st

and May 31st each year (The programme will begin the following October.)

Documents to enclose in your application

Completed application form Photocopy of bank transfer of non-

refundable application fee of 800 Baht, if not paid in cash.

2 photographs Official transcript from the college or

university previously attended

2 letters of recommendation Curriculum Vitae/Resume Statement of purpose One paper/report/article previously

written by the applicant Photocopy of ID card (for Thai

applicants) or passport (for non-Thai students)

TOEFL, IELTS or CU-TEP English language test results , if applicable

Admission Admission decision release date: April to

mid-June. notify the programme within two weeks

whether you accept or decline our offer of admission.

In late August, students must also pay an advance deposit on the tuition fee for the first semester.

Scholarships and financial aid Scholarships and financial aid are available for prospective are available for prospective applicants from developing applicants from developing countries.countries.

AdmissionAdmission