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.

This course is unique because:

The curriculum provides a broad overview of psychology and lays a strong foundation in areas such as:

• developmental psychology
• biological bases of behaviour
• industrial & organisational psychology
• personality and individual differences
• research methods in psychology

You are also given a choice of elective concentrations to enable you to specialise in one or more of the following areas:

• Human Capital Management (HCM) or also known as Human Resource Management
• Human & Social Services (HSV)
• Educational & Child Psychology (ECP)
• General Psychology

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 one’s chosen electives and elective concentrations, graduates may consider entering careers in the following areas:

• human resource
• human & social services (e.g. programme coordinator, youth worker)
• psychology (e.g. research assistant)
• training & education
• law enforcement (e.g. prison warden, police officer)
• advertising & consumer research

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