Core Economic and Social Indicators of Thailand 2011

2 Undergraduate Level Undergraduate degree normally offers a four- year course, with an exception of some courses, for instance, Architecture, Medical Science etc. require five to six years of study. The students who have completed upper secondary education sit entrance examination go on to the technological and educational institutions and attend four-to six-year courses for their Bachelor’s degree. As for the students who have been given diploma, after degree in higher technological and educational institutions. The aim of under-graduate degree course is to develop the students’ abilities and disciplines. Students are also expected to apply theories to practices and to spread their knowledge across the groups of people. They are encouraged to apply theories to a reality of the nation’s development so that they can bring their country up to the international challenges. 3 Graduate Level Graduate degree offers one-to two-year courses to the learners at the graduate diploma, master and doctoral degree levels. Students are stimulated to specialize and bring theories to practices. Graduate course progress at their own careers. The learning process focuses on the learner’s broader vision and better perspectives for looking at the world and bringing the nation to the international competition. The application of international knowledge and folk wisdom for the nation’s development is also the curricular emphases at this level.