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MASTER OF POLITICAL SCIENCE PROGRAM IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Faculty of Political Science Thammasat University 2 Prachan Road Bangkok 10200 2017 MIR ADMISSION APPLICATION (Applicants residing in Thailand)

THIS APPLICATION HAS SEVEN (7) PAGES, PLUS THIS INSTRUCTION PAGE

For 2017 MIR application, you are urged to read the following information as well as the instructions found within the application form carefully.

APPLICATION PERIOD Application form made available 4 January – 12 March 2017 Apply in person/ by mail 4 January – 28 February 2017 Announce list of eligible applicants for written exam 13 March 2017 Written examination 19 March 2017 Announce written exam result 11 April 2017 Interview 23 April 2017 Announce list of successful candidates 10 May 2017

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 1. Those who have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or who are expected to obtain a Bachelor’s degree by 13 August of 2017. 2. Proficiency in English language.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Documents to be submitted by March 12, 2017 1. Completed application form 2. Three photographs size 3 x 4 cm (1”x 1.5”) 3. Copy of official transcript. (Transfer student must submit official transcript from all institution attended) Academic records should give detailed information on the content and the quality of your performance, courses taken each year and grades received. If the institution does not issue records in English, original language records must be submitted with translation. All translations must be literal and complete versions of the original records. All supporting material must be in English. 4. Statement of purpose on a separate piece of paper, write a 300-350 word statement of purpose stating why would you like to study international relations and what you think the benefit of a Master’s degree would be for you. 5. Bank deposit slip A 650 Baht nonrefundable application fee is required. The Bank details are as follows: Bank Account Name: MIR Program Bank: Thai Military Bank Bank Account No: 155-2-00036-4

Documents to be submitted by April 23, 2017

6. English-proficiency test result from the following tests: TU-GET, TOEFL or IELTS. Score must be submitted from a test taken within the last twenty-four months. Minimum requirements would be one of the following - A score of 550 on TU-GET - A score of 550 (paper based), 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) on TOEFL - A score of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 7. One recommendation letter. Recommender should be a member from your graduating faculty or work supervisor or other who can comment on your academic potential for graduate work. They may use the form supplied to you with the application form or write their own letter and send directly to the Director, MIR Program. Please remind your recommender of the application deadline and supply them with the program address (if applicable).

Note: Application materials, once submitted as part of your application, become the property of MIR Program and will not be returned.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION PROCEDURE Submit the application, required documents and a 650 Baht application fee (Bank deposit slip) by person or mail to:

MIR Program 2nd Floor, Faculty of Political Science Building, Thammasat University, 2 Prachan Road, Bangkok 10200 Faculty of Political Science, 2 Prachan Rd. Bangkok 10200

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION (Applicants residing in Thailand)

Please return the completed form to: MIR Program 2nd Floor Faculty of Political Science Thammasat University Prachan Road Bangkok 10200

1. Personal Information

Title: Mr. Ms. Mrs. Other

First Name Last Name

ชอ นามสกลก National (Non-Thai) Identity Passport Number: Number: Country of Citizenship Gender: Date of day: month: year: Female Birth: Male

Place of Birth: City Country

2. Address Information Permanent Address:

City State/Province Postal Code Country

Mailing Address: Same as above, or

City State/Province Postal Code Country E-mail:

Preferred home mobile phone Telephone: area code number Emergency contact: Name:

Email:

Telephone/Fax:

3. Educational Background:

Colleges/Universities Attended Please list, in chronological order (most recent first), including any degrees earned. Attach additional sheets if necessary. College/University Location Degree, Date Field of GPA Full Name of Institution city/state Diploma or awarded Study country Certificate or expected (Major/Minor) (ex. B.A., B.B.A.) mm/yy or none

Undergraduate Graduate

Academic Awards, Honors, Scholarships received (with dates): (Attach additional sheets if necessary)

Relevant Work/ Professional Experience: (Please indicate company, location, dates worked, and type of work experience since completing university/college education.)

4. Name of Reference (for record only) Please list the name of the person (advisor, instructor or work supervisor) who will be sending a letter of recommendation. Personal and family references are not acceptable. Reference must be within one year of application. 1. 5. Finance: How do you plan to finance your studies for the Master’s in International Relations Program? Self Family Employer Other, please give detail

6. Language Proficiency:

TU-GET TOEFL Date taken Date taken Score

Score Score type for : Computer-based Test Paper-based Test Internet-based Test

IELTS Academic Module

Date taken Listening Reading Writing Speaking Overall Band Score

I hereby certify that the information provided by me is true and authentic. I understand and agree that any deliberate misrepresentation may be cause for denial or revocation of admission from the MIR Program. I understand that all admission material (originals, photocopies and English test score) submitted in support of this application becomes part of my application record and are not returnable.

Applicant’s signature: Date:

7. Checklist

Required accompanying materials:

Application Form

Academic Transcripts (must be in English, or with accompanying translation)

3 of 3 x 4 cm (1” x 1.5”) photos

English Test Score (TU-GET, TOEFL or IELTS) One Recommendation Letter

Statement of Purpose

Nonrefundable application fee 650 Baht (Bank deposit slip) (Please write down the applicant’s name on the slip) REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL REFERENCE

TO THE APPLICANT FOR ADMISSION

Please complete the information asking for your name. Then send this form to each of the people you have named on the application form and asked to give a reference/recommendation for you.

Applicant’s name (underline family name)

TO THE REFEREE

The person named above has applied to study in the Master of Political Science Program in International Relations (MIR). Kindly send as soon as possible a confidential assessment about the applicant’s suitability to do graduate study.

Please provide the following information about the applicant:

In what capacity have you known the applicant? ______

For how long? ______How well do you know her/him? ______

(a) How you would evaluate the applicant’s:

Outstanding Excellent Very Good Fair/ Unable Good Poor to Judge 1. ability to pursue her/his own initiatives 2. interest in current international events 3. sense of inquiry related to doing research 4. discipline in submitting work on time 5. ability to synthesize and analyze material from different sources 6. fluency in presenting an argument

(b) To what extent do you recommend the applicant? (Please add any additional information on a separate sheet or on the back of this form.)

You may return the reference direct to the applicant, sealed in an envelope which the applicant can forward to our office. Alternatively, you may send the reference directly to our office, marking the envelope “Confidential”.

Thank you for your help.

Signature:______Date: ______Full name (please print): ______Title: ______Phone: ______Email address: ______Address: ______MIR Program Asked Question This question for prospective students and applicants who are interested in studying International Relations (English Program) at the Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University.

Please answer and return completed form with supporting documents for admission.

How did you find out about MIR Program? (If television, newspaper, or other, please specify name or detail)

More than one selection is possible.

Internet

MIR Program Website

Thammasat University Website

Faculty of Political Science Website

MIR Facebook

Brochure/Poster/Handbook/Bulletin

Friend(s)/Colleague

Relative

TV Channel

Newspaper