Specialist Diploma in Applied Psychology (Behavioural Insights)

Duration 1 year (Part-time)

Frequency 7pm - 10pm on 3 weekdays

Certificate Part-time Diploma & Post-Diploma

Course Overview

The aim of part-time Specialist Diploma in Applied Psychology (Behavioural Insights) is to provide graduates with the knowledge and skills to apply psychological principles and processes to enhance their understanding of their stakeholders. Graduates will also be able to develop policies, products & services and work processes informed by empirically-validated psychological theories and frameworks.

Upon graduating from the course, graduates should be able to:

Demonstrate an appreciation of the role of psychology in Behavioural Insights and its value to the design, delivery and implementation of public policy and business strategies.
Apply frameworks in Behavioural Insights to identify and nudge behaviours across domains such as social service, public service, health, education, sustainability or consumer behaviour.
Adopt best practices in the collection, analysis and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative data to understand the triggers and causes of behaviours in different environments and to evaluate effectiveness of solutions designed to nudge behaviours.
Apply the psychological perspectives of human factors and user experience to optimise the design and development of policies, products & services and work processes.

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirement is a Polytechnic Diploma, or an ITE Technical Diploma/Technical Engineer Diploma/Work-Learn Technical Diploma in any discipline.

Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least 5 years of relevant working experience or supporting evidence of competency readiness. Suitable applicants who are shortlisted may have to go through an interview and/or entrance test. The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.

Who Should Attend

The intended participants of this course are working professionals from both the public and private sectors, or who are interested in roles which involve service delivery, organizational policy development, market research, and customer and consumer insights.

What You'll Learn

Post-Diploma Certificate In Psychology Fundamentals

	Subject Code	Subject
	GPS1023	Introduction to Applied Psychology This course provides an overall perspective and understanding of psychology as the scientific study of human behaviour and mental processes. Fundamental concepts, theories and methodology in the study of general psychology will be explored to develop understanding of the major psychological issues as well as the applications of theories and principles in everyday lives. This subject will focus on core areas of psychology such as cognitive, social, motivation & emotion, and personality.
	GPS2030	Principles of Behavioural Insights This course introduces students to the practice of behavioural insights. Students will be taught relevant areas in psychological research that can be applied in nudging behaviours, particularly in the areas of judgment & decision making, social influences & compliance, and persuasion. Students will also be taught how to systematically apply the theoretical psychological knowledge to identify appropriate intervention and implementation options that can be used to nudge or influence behaviours in wide ranging domain areas such as social, health, education, sustainability or consumer behaviours.

Post-Diploma Certificate in Applied Behavioural Insights

	Subject Code	Subject
	GPS2031	Understanding & Analysing Human Behaviour This course introduces students to the practice of fact-finding using both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Students will be taught how to analyse and interpret the collected qualitative and quantitative data, which provide insights and helps one understand the underlying causes of behaviors in different contexts. Students will also be taught basic evaluation designs and data analytics to help them evaluate whether interventions or solutions implemented to nudge or influence behaviours are effective. Students will be expected to apply the knowledge and skills covered to a real-world project.
	GPS3017	Human Factors & User Experience This course introduces students to two different but highly related disciplines: Human Factors and User Interface/User Experience (UI/UX) design. From Human Factors, students will be exposed to selected topics that focuses on how information, work processes, products or services can be refined and designed to accommodate the limits of the processing capabilities of the human mind. From UI/UX, students will be exposed to common techniques that are used to ideate and prototype solutions that can be used to nudge or influence behaviours. Taken together, the topics taught in this subject will equip students with the knowledge and skillsets to better develop and design solutions or interventions that can be used to nudge or influence behaviours. Students will be expected to apply the knowledge and skills covered to a real-world project.

Modes of Assessment

The assessment would be based on a combination of coursework components such as written and practical tests, case studies, assignments and projects.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this course will be equipped to take up roles in public agencies and private sectors that seek to improve service delivery, customer and client experiences, policy and strategic planning, health and workplace safety, and media and retail services. Through this course, graduates will acquire skills such as understanding human mental processes and behaviors, decision-making processes, research and statistical skills to analyze human behaviors, and usability testing and user experience.

Course Schedule/Apply

Intake Info	Application Period	Course Duration
17 April 2023	9 November 2022 – 11 January 2023	1 year	APPLY

Course Fees

Course fees per Post-Diploma Certificate

Fees Type	Course Fees per PDC (w GST)
Singapore Citizens
Aged 40 and above (Individual or SME-sponsored)	S$295.32
Aged below 40	S$436.56
SME-sponsored aged below 40	S$304.56
Others & Repeat Students	S$2,889.00
Non-Singapore Citizens
Singapore Permanent Residents	S$1,192.32
SME-sponsored (Singapore Permanent Residents)	S$308.64
Others & Repeat Students	S$2,967.84

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Course fees payable is based on per Post-Diploma Certificate.

Course fees will be reviewed by MOE on an annual basis and adjusted accordingly.

MOE subsidy will not be applicable for students who repeat a module or semester.

With effect from 1 Jul 2020, the Workforce Training Scheme (WTS) will be replaced by the Work Support Scheme (WSS); for more information, please visit:

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Course Contact

tsa_acadcet@tp.edu.sg
67881212
Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm

Closed during lunchtime, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
and on weekends and public holidays.
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Temasek Polytechnic
East Wing Block 1A,
Level 3, Unit 81
21 Tampines Ave 1
Singapore 529757

Temasek Polytechnic reserves the right to alter the course, modify the scale of fee, amend any other information or cancel course with low enrolment.

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