Master of Arts in International Development Studies (MAIDS)
Bangkok, Thailand
MA
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* February-April for August intake | September-October for January intake
Key Summary
The Master of Arts in International Development Studies is one of the first in Southeast Asia to offer multidisciplinary training in international development.
The curriculum integrates academic, technical, managerial, and professional training in the social sciences. The M.A. in International Development Studies program (MAIDS) offers excellent preparation for a career in public or private sector development, or further study at the doctorate level. The core and elective courses, taught in English, address a wide range of topics, including development theory and practice; globalization; research methods; politics of public policy; migration; human rights; environmental politics; conflict resolution; project management; and innovation for inclusive development. The thesis project allows each student to pursue their personal interests.
Course Structure
This course runs on a trimester basis and is designed for students to graduate within one year. Students who aim to graduate within one year should follow the following structure:
Trimester 1
Students must register and study in 2 compulsory courses and 3 elective courses.
- 2440601 Development Theory and Practice
- 2440604 Research Methods in Development Studies
and choose 3 elective courses.
- Domestic Field Trip** may be held in this trimester.
- In total, students should have 5 courses registered in the first trimester.
Trimester 2
*Students must register and study in 2 compulsory courses and 1 elective course.
Students can choose to enroll in Development Practicum at their preferred development-related organization (with the approval of the faculty professor) instead of an elective course.
*Students must register for a thesis course for their proposal exam in this trimester.
- 2440602 Globalization and Development in The Asia and Pacific
- 2440603 The Politics of Public Policy
- 2440811 Thesis (3 credits)
and choose either one elective course or Development Practicum course.
- International Field Trip** may be held in this trimester.
- In total, students should have 4 courses registered in the second trimester.
Trimester 3
Students must register for a thesis course for their thesis exam in this trimester.
- 2440811 Thesis (9 credits)
In total, students should have 1 course registered in the third trimester.
Extention Past Trimester 3
Students who cannot finish within the third trimester can extend their period of thesis writing on a trimester basis, by registering 0 credits for the Thesis course and paid fees according to Chulalongkorn University’s Regulations
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