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M A S T E R I N

I N T E R N A T I O N A L

S T U D I E S

U N I V E R S I T Y O F T H E

P H I L I P P I N E S

D i l i m a n , Q u e z o n C i t y

Administered by the

College of Social Sciencesand Philosophy

through the

Department of Political ScienceUniversity of the Philippines

Diliman, Quezon City

CORE COURSESIS 201 The Nature and Scope of

International StudiesIS 203 The Geographical Context of

International AffairsIS 209 Readings in International RelationsIS 261 Contemporary International

Issues and TrendsIS 263 International Peace and Security

IS 267 Special Problems and Topics inInternational SecurityIS 280 International Law and

OrganizationIS 290 Theories of International

RelationsIS 298 PRACTICUM (based on

orientation program to providestudents with work experience in avariety of selected internationalaffairs institutions in the publicand private sectors)

IS 299 Research MethodsIS 300 Masters Thesis

Credit: 6 units

For Further information, please write to:

PLAN B: (Non-Thesis Program)

1) The student must obtain a GWA of 2.0 or better in atleast 36 units of the following courses:

International Studies Courses-6-9 unitsDisciplinal or Area Studies*-- 18-21 unitsInternational Studies 203-3 unitsInternational Studies 290--3 unitsAnthropology 2253 units

International Studies 299 orany disciplinal researchmethods course-3 unitsThesis----6 units

Total36-42 units

2) Depending on the program of study and/or prepara-tion, the student must pass a written Proficiency in Sta-tistics, or in a foreign language other than English.

3) After completing the formal courses and residencerequirements, the student must pass a written compre-

hensive examination.

4) The same rule on residency in the plan A programapplies.

*In not more than two areas or disciplines

APPLICATION PERIOD:

MARCH 1-15

(Incomplete requirements by the end of

this period will not be accepted.)

The Graduate Program Coordinator

Department of Political Science

College of Social Sciences and Philosophy2/F New CSSP Faculty Center

Roxas Avenue, corner Africa Street

Diliman, Quezon City 1101

Or call: (+632) 981-8500 local 2342/2380

Or e-mail: upolisci@yahoo.com

URL:http://polsci.upd.edu.ph

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6) A certificate of English language proficiencywith at least a 500 TOEFL score (only for for-eign applicants, unless they come from institu-tions where the medium of instruction is Eng-lish which should be indicated in a certificatefrom the institution).7) Two (2) copies (one original, one photocopy)of NSOcertified birth certificate.

B. Grade Requirement

1) Graduates of the University of the Philippinesmust have a General Weighted Average (GWA)of at least 2.0 in their undergraduate course.

2) For non-UP graduates, they must have a GWAof at least 1.75 or its equivalent.

C. The applicant must take the sit-in essay examand present himself/herself for interview. These areonly for the applicants whose GWA passes theDepartments requirements. Those with lower GWAneed no apply as the Department has strictadmission policies to maintain its reputation as one

of the Centers of Excellence in the Social Sciences.

The Master in International Studies Program seeks toprovide an understanding ofcontemporary internationalsociety, includingforces which have shaped andtransformed it.By examining the dynamics of theinternationalsociety, the program seeks to understandbetter, contemporary problems and variousstrategiesof responding to these issues. The program aims toprovide professionalpreparation for those who planto pursuecareers which require an international affairs background.

Multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches aimto provide students with a wider perspective of inter-national society equipping them for a wide varietyof careers.

A.. Documents Required

1) Letter of application addressed to the Chairthrough the Graduate Program Coordinator;

2) Two (2) copies (one original, one photocopy)of the Transcript of Records of all undergraduatework (and graduate work, if any) of the applicant(the TOR may be retrieved by the applicant ifthe application is rejected);

3) Two (2) copies of filled-out application forms(which may be downloaded from the Depart-ment website) accompanied each by a2 x 2 ID picture recently taken;

4) Three (3) letters of recommendation from(which may also be downloaded from the de-partment website) former professors or em-ployers;

5)Official receipt obtained from the Cashiers

Office after paying the Php 100 applicationfee (if a Filipino citizen), Php 200 (if a resi-dent alien), and US $25 (if aforeign citizen); and

2) Depending on the students program of studyand/or preparation, the student must pass aProficiency Examination in Statistics, or in a for-eign language other than English.

3) After completing the formal course and resi-dence requirements, the student must pass awritten comprehensive examination.

4) The student must successfully defend a mas-ters thesis and submit at least five (5) boundcopies. Students under this program areencouraged to produce a Pre-Print Paper of his/her thesis where applicable.

5) The student must complete the programwithin five years from the date of admission tothe program, inclusive of leaves of absences. Inmeritorious cases, extensions of residence be-yond the above regular period of completionmay be approved by the Dean. The extension

shall be for a period not exceeding one (1) cal-endar year at a time. In no case shall the exten-sions exceed more than five (5) years. The stu-dent granted an extension shall take additionalunits of graduate courses in his/her disciplineor area during the extension period at a rate ofthree (3) units every two (2) years of extensionor a fraction thereof.

PLAN A: (Thesis Program)

1) The student must obtain a GWA of 2.0 orbetter in at least 30 units of the followingcourses:

International Studies Courses- 6-9 unitsDisciplinal or Area Studies- 6-9 unitsInternational Studies 2033 unitsInternational Studies 2903 units

Anthropology 225--3 unitsInternational Studies 299or any disciplinal researchmethods course-3 units

Thesis--6 units

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