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Course Overview

Are you intrigued by how design and technology is used to enhance brand experiences? Do you take a second look at beautifully crafted packaging, user-interface designs on apps, websites and engaging outdoor advertising? Humans are visual creatures, and eye-catching designs and messages can influence how we perceive products and brands.

 

Our unique and diverse curriculum cuts across graphic design, business and technology. Gain a strong understanding of visual communication and equip yourself with skills in persuasive advertising, digital and interactive design, visual story-telling and more. This will help you to create human-centered designs that are strategic, meaningful, and captivating.


Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are necessary for creative careers in growing sectors such as media, healthcare, retail, financial services and infocomm technology.


Through exposure to real-world industry projects, you will learn to dissect briefs and deliver convincing pitches. Become a versatile professional who creates fresh and impactful designs to communicate messages effectively in evolving environments.

 

The future is yours to design.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for consideration for admission, applicants must obtain 26 points or better for the net ELR2B2 aggregate score (i.e. English Language, 2 relevant subjects and best 2 other subjects, including CCA Bonus Points) and meet the minimum entry requirements of this course. CCA cannot be used to meet the minimum entry requirements.

Subject
Grade

English Language (EL1)*

1-7

Mathematics (E or A)

1-7

Any one of the subject in the 2nd group of relevant subjects for ELR2B2-D Aggregate Type

  • Art
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Computing / Computer Studies
  • Creative 3D Animation
  • Design & Technology
  • Design Studies
  • Food & Nutrition/ Nutrition & Food Science
  • Electronics / Fundamentals of Electronics
  • Higher Art
  • Media Studies (English)
  • Media Studies (Chinese)
  • Physics
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
1-6
2025 Planned Intake
75
Net ELR2B2 aggregate range (2025 JAE)
5 - 11

2) Applicants with mild or severe colour vision deficiency may have difficulties meeting the course requirements and expectations. Interested applicants with mild or severe colour vision deficiency are highly encouraged to contact Temasek Polytechnic for more information.

4) Applicants with severe visual impairment may have difficulties meeting the course requirements and expectations. Interested applicants with severe visual impairment are highly encouraged to contact Temasek Polytechnic for more information.

7) Applicants with physical impairment or are physically dependent on mobility equipment may have difficulties meeting the course requirements and expectations. Applicants with impaired or limited motor functions may be assessed on a case-by-case basis to determine their suitability for the course. Interested applicants with physical impairment are highly encouraged to contact Temasek Polytechnic for more information.

Note: Applicants who have partial or complete colour appreciation deficiency should not apply for this course.

Admissions Exercises

Coursework

What You'll Learn

Learn everything you need to know about the fundamentals of good graphic design – from the digital toolkits to photography, editorial work, typography and more. Hone your design sensitivity with the many briefs, projects and critiques coming your way.

Subject Code Subject Credit Units
icon-arrow-orange DIM2384 Applied Typography

This subject focuses on how typography and grid systems are applied to produce consistent and effective layouts using a desktop publishing software. Technical topics such as type anatomy, classification, measurements and the construction of grid systems will be discussed with factors that influence the selection, manipulation and composition of type in a layout design. The subject also explores typography as an expressive medium for communication.

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icon-arrow-orange DIM2396 Typography

The subject will train students in the craft of selecting, manipulating and composing type for effective and creative communication. Students will learn type anatomy, type classification and micro-typographic manipulation that affect readability. It will also involve the usage of grid systems to create consistent and effective design solutions.

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icon-arrow-orange DIM2397 Art Direction & Copywriting

This subject focuses on using art direction to guide and strategise the generation and communication of creative ideas visually. It provides an understanding of visual literacy through elements, principles, metaphors and tonality for designers to craft mood boards, style boards and content guides. Through copywriting and storyboarding, students learn to construct compelling narratives for various media formats.
Emphasis is placed on tone of voice, audience engagement, and copywriting techniques.

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icon-arrow-orange DIM1368 Design for Print

This subject focuses on the crucial aspects of design for print production. It will cover topics such as final artwork preparation, pre-production and finishing techniques, offset and digital printing processes, sustainability considerations in materials, and packaging formats in design.

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icon-arrow-orange DIM1369 3D Visualisation

This subject will introduce the use of 3D images in a design context. Using relevant digital software, it will focus on creating 3D images by exploring different forms, lighting and dimension. Topics will also include the principles and elements of 3D form production for application in digital environments and 3D printing outcomes.

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icon-arrow-orange DIM1372 3D Visualisation

This subject introduces students to basic 3D modelling and rendering techniques. Students will explore form, texture, lighting, and perspective to visualize spatial and product-based design solutions using digital tools.

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icon-arrow-orange DIM1371 Motion Graphics

This subject will introduce the techniques and process of producing animated visuals in a time-based sequence software. It will cover animated design solutions beyond the traditional static print medium.

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icon-arrow-orange DIM2399 Design Studio: Craft

This hands-on, experimental subject focuses on the craft of communication design. Students explore tactile design, experimental printmaking, and self-publication, using techniques such as Risograph printing to push creative boundaries. The subject encourages experimentation and critical reflection through the making process, fostering a deeper understanding of design as both practice and communication.

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icon-arrow-orange DCF1039 Form & Materiality

This subject will introduce prototyping and tactile manipulation in relation to form and function. The subject provides the framework for exploring form, proportion and hierarchy, with a focus on 2D and 3D drawings, interacting with both hard and soft materials, and journaling.

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icon-arrow-orange DCF1051 Ideas & Concepts

This subject introduces essential tools and methods for ideation, fostering divergent thinking and creative exploration. It cultivates students' critical awareness and stimulates criticality in conceptualising and visualising creative solutions. Through exploration, curiosity, and observation, students will learn to apply these approaches to contexts within our ever-changing world.

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icon-arrow-orange DCF1052 Narratives in Design

This subject explores storytelling as a powerful strategic tool within the creative process across various design disciplines.
Through understanding the components of an effective story and learning how to craft one using key narrative elements, students will learn to integrate strong narratives into their design to articulate their design intent more effectively.

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icon-arrow-orange DCF1053 Aesthetic & Design Sensibility

This subject explores the visual language of design, emphasising both its aesthetic and communicative functions. Students will develop an understanding of the Elements of Visual Art and the Principles of Design in both two-and three-dimensional forms. The subject also introduces foundational skills in material manipulation and form-making to support creative expression.

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icon-arrow-orange DCF1054 Design Software Essentials

This subject equips students with training in essential, industry- standard design software commonly used across creative fields. Students will undertake a personalised learning pathway to build digital fluency through guided learning materials and self-directed activities.

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icon-arrow-orange DCF1055 Foundation Studio

This subject develops fundamental discipline specific skills, enabling students to apply them within the design process. It also introduces contextual studies as a framework to integrate historical, cultural and social considerations into their design practice.

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Start specialising! With advice from your tutors, you can choose to go deeper into areas like branding design, integrated communication or image design. Meanwhile, projects, sometimes ‘live’ briefs with industry and competitions will keep your creative juices flowing.

Subject Code Subject Credit Units
icon-arrow-orange DIM2387 Design for Screen

This subject will introduce the process and principles of user-centered design for designers to identify needs and opportunities for positive interaction based on user personas. Using appropriate tools, it will cover the creation of interactive screen design for desktop, tablet and mobile devices, usability and interaction principles, interface design elements, wireframes and screen flow for prototyping.

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icon-arrow-orange DIM2388 Visual Identity

This subject provides knowledge in planning an effective brand strategy and the implementation of a brand proposal. It will reinforce the importance of a brand strategy, and focus on synthesising a brand blueprint, constructing a brand architecture, conceptualising and designing a logo with the create of a coherent and unified identity system across brand touchpoints.

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icon-arrow-orange DIM3380 Integrated Campaign

This subject introduces several aspects of the new economy and how marketing and advertising can effectively deliver timely and relevant advertising messages to achieve business objectives. It will focus on how strategic, collaborative, and promotional marketing  can be communicated effectively through various marketing channels in a consistent and persuasive message.

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icon-arrow-orange DIM1371 Motion Graphics

This subject will introduce the techniques and process of producing animated visuals in a time-based sequence software. It will cover animated design solutions beyond the traditional static print medium.

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icon-arrow-orange DIM2389 Studio Project 1

This subject covers in-depth research and analysis of information to identify problems based on insights gathered. Through the ideation and creative process, solutions are then proposed, in the form of a brand identity for a product, service, or organization.

Technical and production skills taught in previous subjects are integrated into a well-resolved cross-platform solution with the creation of multiple deliverables and touchpoints. This includes project management, time management, and presentation skills.

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icon-arrow-orange DIM2390 Digital Innovation

This subject focuses on the role of technology in design and how technology can be used to solve problems or create an immersive experience for consumers. Topics will cover current and emerging technologies in modern society, digital product design principles, and how to integrate technology for an innovative user experience.

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icon-arrow-orange DIM2400 Brand & Design Strategy

This subject covers the conceptualisation of an effective brand strategy and the implementation of a brand proposal. Topics include the analysis of competitive landscape,  importance of a brand strategy, how to synthesize a brand blueprint, construct a brand architecture, conceptualise and design brand marks, and create a coherent and unified identity system across brand touchpoints.

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icon-arrow-orange DIM2401 UXUI Design

This subject introduces students to the fundamentals of UX/UI design with a strong focus on how users navigate digital content and how thoughtful structure influences perception and clarity. Students will learn to design screen flows that are intuitive, purposeful and sensitive to user needs, while beginning to consider how tone and hierarchy reflect a brand’s intended positioning. Students will conduct lightweight user research, develop task flows, wireframe key screens, gain awareness about basic responsive layout awareness and build interactive prototypes using industry-standard tools. 

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icon-arrow-orange DIM2402 Design Studio: Brand

A practice-based studio that delves into branding and identity design. Students will develop brand solutions that align with contemporary market trends and consumer experiences.  Key areas of learning include market research and proposal conceptualisation, exploration and iterative process, production skills for online and offline touchpoints, project management techniques, and effective presentation skills. Industry briefs may be introduced in the subject.

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icon-arrow-orange DIM3383 Brand Activation

This subject covers the translation of brand strategy into tangible, on-the-ground experiences. Students will learn to design retail systems, pop-up experiences, and activation campaigns that amplify brand presence and create lasting consumer impressions and engagement.

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icon-arrow-orange DIM3384 Advertising & Creative Strategy

This subject explores strategic thinking in the context of persuasive communication, with a focus in marketing and advertising context. Students will learn to develop creative strategies and ideas, craft compelling messages, and design campaigns for diverse platforms, such as social-first, experiential, and integrated media, to shape influence in today's attention economy.

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icon-arrow-orange DIM2403 Digital Innovation

This subject introduces students to the creative use of technology to design spatial and sensory experiences. Topics may include ermerging technology like AR/VR, projection mapping, and interactive systems, enabling students to integrate immersive environments into communication design projects.

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icon-arrow-orange DIM3385 Design Studio: Experience

This subject explores how design can shape immersive and engaging experiences across multiple touchpoints, including digital platforms, interactive spaces, and audience-facing installations. Working in response to live briefs from industry clients, students will investigate how people interact with content in public or shared environments, and develop concepts that shape how audiences experience, engage with, or interpret those moments and messages. Students will engage in iterative design explorations such as journey maps, low-fidelity prototypes, narrative touchpoints, and screen-based or ambient interactions. Emphasis is placed on designing how people move through, respond to, and make meaning from experiences over time, equipping students to design for evolving modes of interaction across both digital and physical formats.

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Subject Code Subject Credit Units
icon-arrow-orange DIM2391 Design for Business Impact

This subject provides an overview of how to make a business desirable through design. It includes key topics such as business model blueprint, design canvas, value proposition, customer profiling and strategic positioning of design as a core competency for businesses.

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icon-arrow-orange CGE2C20 Game Design

The subject emphasises the use of game design to improve ideas before and during implementation. It covers various aspects of game design, from initial target audience, player behaviour and attitude to aspects affecting implementation within the actual video game. By examining various successful video games within different genres, you will learn to include a variety of attributes in your video games such as motivation for the player and being able to generate re-playability.

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icon-arrow-orange DIA2244 Sustainable Space Planning

This subject focuses on spatial planning through the lens of sustainability to respond to the growing significance of design for human experience towards a sustainable future. It will explore the design for an effective occupant experience via the knowledge of ergonomics, anthropometry, human behaviour, universal design and design programming, integrating concepts like circular design and resource conservation.

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icon-arrow-orange GDS1001 Principles of Psychology & Inclusivity

This subject introduces fundamental concepts, theories, and methodology in the study of general psychology to enhance the understanding of human perception, cognition, and social behaviour. Concepts of inclusivity will also be covered in the application to design solutions, with a focus on the understanding of special needs.

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icon-arrow-orange DEC1056 Data & Code as Creative Tools

This subject introduces students to creative methods for using data and code in design. Through accessible low-code and no-code platforms, students explore how computational thinking, and structured data can be playfully reimagined. Emphasis is placed on using these tools to generate interactive design outcomes and expand creative possibilities.

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icon-arrow-orange DEC1057 Interactive & Immersive Technologies

This subject explores how emerging technologies—such as sensors, microcontrollers and motion trackers—enable designers to create responsive and immersive experiences. Students experiment with physical computing to prototype interactive systems, gaining an intuitive understanding of how technology can shape user engagement and interaction.

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icon-arrow-orange DEC2058 Design Realisation through Technology

This subject brings together digital fabrication and physical prototyping practices to help students realise interactive concepts as tangible outcomes. Through tools like 3D printing, laser-cutting, and hands-on iteration, students refine their ideas into functional prototypes that demonstrate thoughtful application of technology in design.

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Subject Code Subject Credit Units
icon-arrow-orange DEC1059 People-Centred & Inclusive Design

This subject introduces students to the principles and practices of people-centred and inclusive design. Through user research, empathy-building, and accessibility principles, students learn to uncover real needs and engage diverse perspectives with clarity and care. The subject encourages thoughtful design grounded in the realities of people and the contexts they live in.

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icon-arrow-orange DEC1060 Facilitating Innovation through Design

Students explore how design enables innovation within cross-functional teams and complex environments. Through practical frameworks, tools and case studies, they learn to frame opportunities, support co-creation and guide creative collaboration. The subject highlights the designer's role as a facilitator of change, helping teams navigate ambiguity and unlock new value.

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icon-arrow-orange DEC2061 Prototyping for Service Innovation

This subject focuses on using prototyping to explore and communicate ideas across service and system-level contexts. Students learn how to develop physical and digital mock-ups, test experiences across multiple touchpoints, and refine their solutions through rapid iteration. Data and user feedback are used to inform design decisions and enhance service outcomes in real-world contexts.

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Subject Code Subject Credit Units
icon-arrow-orange DEC1062 Strategic Brand Building

This subject introduces the fundamentals of brand strategy and management. Students learn how to position a brand, define its value, and develop coherent brand systems that connect with audiences. Through case studies and hands-on exercises, they explore how brands stay relevant and align with business goals.

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icon-arrow-orange DEC1063 Consumer Psychology & Brand Influence

This subject explores how consumer behaviour and psychology shape brand interactions. Students examine decision-making patterns, emotional drivers, and behavioural insights to better understand how people relate to brands. The subject bridges marketing strategy with human perception, helping students build more meaningful and persuasive brand experiences.

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icon-arrow-orange DEC2064 Storytelling for Brand Engagement

This subject explores how storytelling and data-driven insights come together to engage audiences across marketing platforms. Students learn to craft compelling brand narratives, apply performance analytics, and develop targeted strategies that align with consumer behaviours. Through integrated campaigns, they activate brands that are both creatively distinctive and strategically informed.

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Go out into the big, wide world of design studios, brand consultancies, advertising agencies and communication firms through 16 weeks of local or overseas internship. Your major project will also be an opportunity for you to utilise all the skills, knowledge and experience gained over this learning journey.

Subject Code Subject Credit Units
icon-arrow-orange DIM3378 Industry Studio Project

This subject provides an authentic industry experience of working in a creative team to solve live briefs provided by design professionals and clients from a spectrum of industries. The project will require the application of the design process to generate ideas, develop strategies and produce realistic solutions that respond to the brief.

Essential soft skills such as communication, conflict management, decision making and team organisation, as well as professional skills, like project management, pitching and managing feedback will also be inculcated through the process.

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icon-arrow-orange DIM3386 CMD Professional Practice

This subject prepares students for entry into the industry by introducing professional standards and practices in design. Through workshops conducted by industry practitioners, students will gain insights into the application of design across various sectors. They will learn to build a personal brand and prepare for the relevant industries. Portfolio review sessions with industry partners will be conducted to support employment opportunities.

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Subject Code Subject Credit Units
icon-arrow-orange DIM3387 CMD Capstone Studio

This subject serves as the culmination of the diploma, allowing students to develop a self-directed final project that reflects their personal interests and professional goals. Students will define a problem, conduct in-depth research, develop a strategic design proposal, and execute a resolved design solution. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, originality, and design excellence across relevant platforms and media.

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icon-arrow-orange DIM3388 Collaborative Industry Experience

This subject provides students with the opportunity to work collaboratively in teams with industry partners on a real-world design challenge. Students will apply their skills in research, ideation, and execution within a team setting, fostering communication, creative negotiation, and project management.

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icon-arrow-orange DGL3071 Guided Work-based Learning

This subject provides opportunity for students to be involved in industry attachment through collaboration with industry partners. The industry-specific knowledge and skills acquired during the attachment would be facilitated by organisation supervisors and school liaison officers to enhance learning and application of knowledge in a real-world workplace environment.

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You will also take this set of subjects that equips you with the crucial 21st-century life skills you need to navigate the modern world as an agile, forward-thinking individual and team player.

Subject Code Subject Credit Units
icon-arrow-orange GTP1103 Effective Personal Leadership

This subject examines self-management and self-leadership through an exploration of values and beliefs, necessary for adapting to the world of work. It covers topics such as self-management and awareness, values and ethics, interpersonal communication, teamwork, resilience and emotional intelligence for enhancing leadership capabilities. These can significantly influence careers, relationships, and overall well-being. This subject is a reflective exploration of ‘leadership from within’ to have a greater awareness for the development of attributes required in an effective values-centred leader for oneself and for others.

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icon-arrow-orange GTP1203 Career Readiness & Communication

This subject equips students with career preparation skills through better understanding of their career interests, values, skills and aspirations. Topics covered include personal branding, job search strategies, resume and cover letter writing, and interview techniques. In addition, students will gain awareness of workplace communication to succeed in their careers and achieve professional goals.

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icon-arrow-orange GTP1303 Current Issues & Critical Thinking

This subject provides a comprehensive introduction to critical thinking by engaging students with current local and global issues. Students will learn to analyse diverse perspectives and uncover underlying assumptions in opinions, evaluate the credibility and bias of information sources, and construct well-reasoned, evidence-based arguments using established critical-thinking frameworks. They will also assess the societal, ethical, and personal implications of contemporary problems, and develop the ability to communicate their conclusions clearly and persuasively, employing appropriate digital tools to support their ideas.

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icon-arrow-orange INV1001 Innovation & Entrepreneurship

The subject is designed for learners from all disciplines to embrace innovation in either their specialised field or beyond. Learners will be taught to apply the Design Thinking framework to develop problem statements, ideate and identify feasible solutions. Learners will be exposed to several tools for prototyping. In addition, commercial awareness will be imbued in learners through various innovation and entrepreneurship concepts or tools. This subject also prepares students to be self-directed lifelong learners who are digital and information literate. It nurtures communicative and collaborative citizens who can use objective analysis in problem-solving.

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icon-arrow-orange LSW1002 Sports & Wellness

This subject reinforces the fundamental knowledge learnt on health, fitness, exercise and sports. Hands-on time will be allocated for a greater variety of fitness exercises and sports skills in a recreational setting. In addition, theoretical knowledge such as sports safety and risk management when participating in physical activities will be introduced. Guidance will be provided for improvement of physical fitness, acquiring of sports skills and relating theoretical knowledge to the physical activities.

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icon-arrow-orange TGS1002 Global Studies

This subject provides essential skills and knowledge to prepare students for an overseas experience. They will examine the elements of culture and learn the key principles of cross-cultural communication. In addition, they will gain an appreciation and awareness of the political, economic, technological and social landscape to function effectively in a global environment. The subject prepares students to be responsible global citizens and leaders who can contribute to the global community through effective communication and collaboration.

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icon-arrow-orange TGS1003 Sustainability & Climate Action

This subject prepares students to be responsible global citizens and future leaders who can contribute to the global community. It introduces the topics of sustainability and explores how human societies can act to build a sustainable future. This subject focuses on the impact of climate change, potential solutions to climate change, and the future of the green economy from global and local perspectives.

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icon-arrow-orange DSI3033 Student Internship Programme

This structured programme is designed to link your learning with the real work environment. You will be placed in organisation(s) with opportunities to apply the concepts and skills acquired in the course of your study. Besides reinforcing technical concepts and mastering of skills in areas that you have been trained, the practical training will enable you to build important skills such as problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and to cultivate good attitude and a strong work ethic.

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Subject Code Subject Credit Units
icon-arrow-orange GTP1304 Beyond the Classroom: Guided Learning

This subject empowers students to take charge of their personal learning in a chosen area of inquiry. Students will broaden or deepen their knowledge and skills, fostering a proactive approach to lifelong learning. Following a scaffolded process, students will design and execute a personalised learning plan that extends beyond traditional classroom walls. The journey culminates in a curated portfolio that highlights their achievements and growth.

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Graduation Requirements
Cumulative Grade Point Average
min 1.0
TP Fundamentals Subjects
min 36 credit units
Diploma Subjects - Core Subjects
70 credit units
Diploma Subjects – Elective Subjects
min 18 credit units
Total Credit Units Completed
min 124 credit units

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Course Fees

PET Course Fee

Main

The table below shows the total subsidised fees (inclusive of GST) payable. 

ADMITTED INSINGAPOREANS
(Aged below 40 in the year 2024) 
SINGAPORE PERMANENT RESIDENTSINTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
2025S$3,179.65S$6,509.65S$12,570.15
2024S$3,068.75S$6,298.75S$12,159.25

 

WHEN DO I PAY?

There are 2 semesters in each Academic YEAR (AY). The billing periods for AY 2024/2025 are:
Semester 1:  21 April 2025 -19 October 2025
Semester 2:  21 October 2025 -19 April 2026

Fees are billed and payable by semester. They are usually payable in June for Semester 1 and December for Semester 2.

MORE DETAILS ON FEES AND FINANCE

View course fees for other intakes, subsidies, grants, bursary and awards at the Fees & Financial matters section. 

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