At a Glance
| Duration: | 3 years full-time |
| Qualification: | Diploma in Psychology Studies |
| Application: | Apply during the Joint Admissions Exercise following the release of the GCE 'O' Level results. For other categories of applicants, please refer to the section on Admissions. |
The Course
Psychology is the study of how people think, communicate, behave and interact with others.
Psychology suits people of all personalities and interests. This is THE special course for you if you enjoy working with people and see yourself in a career that will bring out the best in others.
The curriculum provides a broad overview of psychology and lays a strong foundation in areas such as:
- biological bases of behaviour
- developmental psychology
- industrial & organizational psychology
- personality and individual differences
- research methods in psychology
In addtion, the course also prepares students for a variety of career paths. You will be provided with opportunities to apply psychology in various settings through subjects listed under elective concentrations such as:
- Human Capital Management (HCM) or also known as Human Resource Management
- Human & Social Services (HSV)
- Human Technology Interaction (HTI)
- Educational & Child Psychology (ECP)
- Early Childhood Teaching (ECT) *New
* New: Students enrolled in the Diploma in Psychology Studies may graduate with two qualifications to become early childhood educators. For more information, check out our 
Diploma in Psychology Studies with Specialisation in Early Childhood Teaching.
Career Opportunities
Our unique blend of studies in psychology and areas of elective concentration, balanced with hands-on projects provides you with sound knowledge and practical skills that will enhance your employability in the competitive job market.
Depending on your chosen electives and/or elective concentration, our graduates may consider entering careers in the following areas:
- human resource
- human & social services
- interactive digital media development (e.g. consultants for e-learning & digital games)
- advertising & consumer research
- law enforcement (e.g. prison warden, police officer)
- education (e.g. early childhood educators and enrichment specialists)
Graduates who aspire to become certified psychologists, psychotherapists, social workers, counsellors, and HR managers are well-prepared to pursue higher degrees in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Human Capital management, or other social science courses.
Minimum Entry Requirements
| English Language (EL1)* | Grades 1-6 |
| Mathematics (E or A) | Grades 1-7 |
| Any three other subjects, excluding CCA | Grades 1-6 |
*SPM/UEC holders must have a minimum of grade 6 for the Bahasa Inggeris (English Language) subject.
See also the minimum entry requirements for:
International Students
Graduation Requirements
| Cumulative Grade Point Average | min 1.0 |
| TP Core Subjects | 19 credit units |
| Diploma Subjects | |
| -Core Subjects | 64 credit units |
| -Elective Subjects | min 34 credit units |
| Cross-Disciplinary Subjects | min 9 credit units |
| Total Credit Units Completed | min 126 credit units |
Cross-Disciplinary Subjects
Students are required to obtain a minimum of 9 credit units from the list of Cross-Disciplinary Subjects.
Enquiries
For more enquiries, please feel free to contact us at:
Temasek Polytechnic
21 Tampines Avenue 1
Singapore 529757
Tel: 67878000 (Admission Hotline)
Fax: 67898220 (General Enquiry)
Email: admissions@tp.edu.sg
