History Vision and Mission

History

Faculty of International Studies

was established on 27 October 2007 at Prince of Songkla University, Phuket Campus, to be responsible for teaching – learning of international affairs and their relations. To achieve these, you will study history, culture, politics and economy of a world region, and you will learn one of the region’s languages. You will be able to put world events in perspective by comparing regions in their worldwide context.

Vision and Mission

Vision

To Be a Quality Organization in International Studies by 2027

Missions

Produce graduates in international studies who are equipped with morality, knowledge, multicultural understanding, international competence, and mainly focus on the benefits of mankind.
Conduct research to create interdisciplinary knowledge of international studies which enhances social development.
Provide academic services by integrating them with teaching, learning and the research of international studies to strengthen the society.

Values

Professionalism & Engagement

Culture

Commitment to EXCELLENCE

PSU Philosophy

Prince of Songkla University (PSU) was established under the Southern Development Plan policy with the intention to become the leading university in the southern region of Thailand, in terms of delivering graduate students, academic research and academic services whilst appreciating and maintaining arts and culture. The university’s management aims to develop and deliver graduate students that empower the country and also hold on to Thailand’s educational guidelines which focus is placed upon graduates equipped for the real world.

PSU’s educational philosophy is based on Progressivism, with the aim to develop students in all aspects and prepare them to thrive in their respective societies. This includes assisting them in adapting to unpredictable circumstances by using learning process methods and treating students as the center of attention. Various learner needs, such as problem solving, self-researching processes and taking action inside and outside of the classroom, are considered fundamental to PSU’s “sustainable learning” approach. This led to the formulation of the idea that “change brings improvement” – a type of learning where students are able to apply these methods both at the university and in real-life environments. PSU aims to provide their students with a lifelong learning approach.

The above-mentioned rationale forms the basis of outcome-based education, developing curricula and the various learning processes listed as follows. Active Learning means learning from a variety of activities and actions. Problem-based Learning describes learning based on problems-solving, e.g. through case studies. Project-based Learning refers to learning based on projects such as assignments and assessments. Service Learning means learning by serving the community. Prince of Songkla University aims to apply these principles successfully, as guided by the motto of the “Prince of Songkla”, His Royal Highness Prince Mahidol Adulyadej: “Our Soul is for the Benefit of Mankind”.