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Candidate’s Qualifications for Ph.D. Program
- Candidates must have obtained a master’s degree from a Thai or foreign institution of higher learning accredited by the Thammasat University Council and must have a GPA of no less than 3.25 (out of 4) or the equivalent or
Candidates must be studying in the Master of Arts Program in English Language Studies (International Program) at the English Department, Thammasat University, must have accumulated at least 27 credits with a GPA of at least 3.25 and must have passed the examinations in E.G. 786 Selected Topics in English.
Candidates graduating from an institution with a different grading system must present proof of equivalence of GPA.
- Candidates must have a working knowledge of the English language, having obtained one of the following scores from a recognized testing institution. Test scores are valid for two years.
* TOEFL (Paper-based)
* TOEFL (Computer-based)
* TOEFL (Internet-based)
* IELTS
* TU-GET |
no less than 550 ; or
no less than 213 ; or
no less than 80 ; or
no less than 6; or
no less than 550 |
The deadline for submission of the English test score for PhD applicants is 8 April 2012. Candidates who fail to submit the score will be disqualified even if they passed the interview.
If you want to use the TU-GET score, the last attempt you can make is the March 2012 test (application deadline for the test is usually in the first week of March) as the score must reach us by 8 April 2012. See more details about TU-GET from http://www.tu.ac.th/org/litu/
Application documents for Ph.D. Program
- Completed application form
- Two 1-inch-size photos
- A copy of official transcripts
- A copy of citizen ID card (or Passport for non-Thai candidates)
- Valid English test score report (last day for submission is 15 March, 2011)
- A copy of bank transfer of 1,000 baht for application fee, payable to (details to be added)
- A 1,000-word research proposal following this outline:
° A field of study of the thesis, or proposed research title
° An introduction (e.g. context of study, a brief review of the literature or underpinning theories, or rationale for the study)
° Research objectives and/or research questions
° Research methods
° Proposed time frames
° Provisional bibliography
‘The applicants who commit plagiarism on their proposals will be not called for an interview’
- Two letters of recommendation (sealed and sent directly to the Program)
Notes: All photocopied documents must be verified, and the original documents may be required for validation upon the Program’s notification.
PhD admission schedule
Admission periods |
1 December 2011 – 16 March 2012 |
Proposal screening |
17-25 March 2012 |
Announcement of interview candidates |
Mon. 2 April 2012 |
Interviews |
Sat. 7 or Sun. 8 April 2012 |
Announcement of successful candidates |
Mon. 30 April 2012 |
Confirmation |
Tues. 1 and Wed. 2 May 2012 |
Call for runner-ups |
Thus. 3 May 2012 |
Program Orientation |
Sun. 6 May 2011 |
Start of an intensive core course |
Wed. 9 May 2012* |
Start of semester (for other courses) |
Sat. 16 June 2012 |
*There will be some evening weekday classes (18.00-21.00) during the intensive core course taught by a visiting professor. Classes will be on weekends only during regular semesters.
Application Method
Application is preferably by post. Download an application form, and send the completed form with all the application documents to the following address no later than 16 March 2012.
The M.A.-Ph.D. Program in English Language Studies
English Language Center Building
Thammasat University (Tha Prachan Campus)
2 Prachan Road., Pranakorn,
Bangkok, 10200 |
Applicants who wish to submit the application package in person at the Program Office should call the officials and make an appointment.
Interview
The admission committee will screen the applicants’ proposals. The applicants whose proposals pass the screening will be eligible for an interview and will be contacted by the Program. The interview will take place on either 7 or 8 April 2012.
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