School of Humanities & Social Sciences | Temasek Polytechnic

School Of Humanities & Social Sciences Overview

From nurturing good values in our young to assisting our silver generation maintain a healthy and active lifestyle to understanding human behaviour, our focus is on people.

Our people-oriented courses features a holistic and student-centred learning experience, which will groom you into a dynamic and robust professional who enriches the lives of others. We present you with opportunities to put theoretical learning into practice and acquire hands-on experience through student-led projects, internships, overseas community projects and collaborations with industry partners.

Whether you choose to study gerontology, early childhood development or psychology, it is the ultimate aim of the School to help you make a meaningful difference in your chosen career.

Diploma Courses

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Diploma in Early Childhood Development & Education (T68)

Diploma in Early Childhood Development & Education (T68)

Get ready to be a part of Singapore’s next generation of early childhood professionals. Conducted by the National Institute of Early Childhood Development...

Net ELR2B2 aggregate range (2021 JAE): 6 - 15 points

2021 Planned Intake: 200

Diploma in Psychology Studies (T48)

Diploma in Psychology Studies (T48)

This course gives you the perfect platform to delve deep into the human mind and discover what makes people tick. A broad foundation in the study of human...

Net ELR2B2 aggregate range (2021 JAE): 5 - 10 points

2021 Planned Intake: 75

Diploma in Social Sciences in Gerontology (T53)

Diploma in Social Sciences in Gerontology (T53)

People are living longer these days, and the challenge for our seniors is to stay healthy, engaged and active. This also means that employers need staff...

Net ELR2B2 aggregate range (2021 JAE): 10 - 14 points

2021 Planned Intake: 50

Academic Calendar

Academic Calendar AY2020/2021

Main

April Semester	Period	October Semester	Period
Term 1	20 Apr – 14 Jun 2020	Term 3	19 Oct - 20 Dec 2020
Term Break	15 Jun - 28 Jun 2020	Term Break	21 Dec 2020 - 03 Jan 2021
Term 2	29 Jun - 04 Sep 2020	Term 4	04 Jan - 14 Feb 2021
Vacation	05 Sep - 18 Oct 2020	Study Week	15 Feb - 21 Feb 2021
		Semestral Examinations	22 Feb - 5 Mar 2021
		Vacation	6 Mar - 18 Apr 2021

Make-up classes could be arranged for lessons missed on eve of public holiday/public holiday.

April Mid-Semester Test : 8 Jun – 12 Jun 2020.
October Mid-Semester Test : 14 Dec – 18 Dec 2020.

School of Design AY2020/2021 Academic Calendar

Main: April Semester Period October Semester Period
Term 1 20 Apr – 14 Jun 2020 Term 3 19 Oct – 13 Dec 2020
Term Break 15 Jun – 28 Jun 2020 Term Break 14 Dec – 03 Jan 2021
Term 2 29 Jun – 6 Sep 2020 Term 4 4 Jan – 28 Feb 2021
Vacation 7 Sept – 18 Oct 2020 Vacation 1 Mar – 18 Apr 2021

Academic Calendar AY2021/2022

Main

April Semester	Period	October Semester	Period
Term 1	19 Apr – 13 Jun 2021	Term 3	18 Oct - 19 Dec 2021
Term Break	14 Jun - 27 Jun 2021	Term Break	20 Dec 2021 - 02 Jan 2022
Term 2	28 Jun - 15 Aug 2021	Term 4	03 Jan - 13 Feb 2022
Study Week	16 Aug - 22 Aug 2021	Study Week	14 Feb - 20 Feb 2022
Semestral Examinations	23 Aug - 3 Sep 2021	Semestral Examinations	21 Feb - 4 Mar 2022
Vacation	4 Sep - 17 Oct 2021	Vacation	5 Mar - 17 Apr 2022

Make-up classes could be arranged for lessons missed on eve of public holiday/public holiday.

April Mid-Semester Test : 7 Jun – 11 Jun 2021.
October Mid-Semester Test : 13 Dec – 17 Dec 2021.

Exposure/Opportunities

Collaborations with Industry Partners

The Centre for Applied Behavioural & Social Sciences serves as a platform in which HSS lecturers and students collaborate closely with industry partners in applied research and translational projects in the domain of behavioural and social sciences.

Overseas Exposure

We encourage our students to get out and see the world! HSS has a signature Overseas Community Project (OCP) for students to develop the spirit of volunteerism and compassion. Besides that, students also get to learn more about our regional neighbours on Overseas Studies Trips (OST). We also have the Overseas Student Internship Programme (OSIP) for our students to get a taste of working abroad.

Student Achievements

Scholarships & Awards

We recognise deserving students for their outstanding achievements and we aim to further encourage and inspire them to excel in their academic pursuits. The award of these scholarships is made possible through TP and the generous donations from reputable donor organisations and individuals.

Awards & Achievements

We are proud of what our students have achieved, not only academically, but excelling in other areas as well. Find out more.

About School of Humanities & Social Sciences

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Contact

hsshotline@tp.edu.sg
67806565
8.30 am to 6.00 pm (Mon to Fri). Closed on Sat, Sun & Public Holidays
Website: https://www.tp.edu.sg/hss
School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Temasek Polytechnic
East Wing Block 1A
21 Tampines Ave 1
Singapore 529757

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