Diploma in PsychologyAwarded by: MDIS
Programme Objectives
The Diploma in Psychology has been specially designed to:
- Equip students with applied psychology skills and to prepare them to embark on a psychology degree programme
- Focus on particular fields of applied psychology that includes organizational psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, personality aspects and historical issues related to psychology
- Expose students to research work in psychology
- Let students explore contemporary issues through a psychological lens
Assessment Methods
Combination of class participation, assignments, presentations and written examinations.
Award
Students who have successfully completed all coursework and examinations will be awarded the Diploma in Psychology.
Why MDIS
The Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS), founded in 1956, is Singapore's oldest not-for-profit professional institute for lifelong learning. MDIS has two subsidiaries: Management Development Institute of Singapore Pte Ltd (MDIS Pte Ltd) to oversee its Singapore academic operations, and MDIS International Pte Ltd to further its globalisation strategy.
Personality and Abnormal Psychology
Organisational Psychology and Group Dynamics
Statistics
Developmental and Social Psychology
Psychological Research
Psychology of the Individual
Conceptual and Historical issues in Psychology
Psychology of Group Dynamics
The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 100 (lecture)
The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 40 (tutorial)
Click here to download profiles of lecturers. For more course details and information click here.
Duration & Intakes
Full-time | ||
Duration | Commencement | Completion |
8 Months | December 2024 | August 2025 |
Part-time | ||
Duration | Commencement | Completion |
12 Months | October 2024 | October 2025 |
Fees & Structure
Structure | Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) | Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) |
Full-time | S$9,265.00 | S$200.00 - S$450.00 |
Part-time |
Application fees: S$109.00
Note:
# All application fees are non-refundable.
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST at the prevailing rate.
# Local: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme.
# Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop and fee protection scheme.
# International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
# Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
# Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be of age 16 and above and possess ONE of the following entrance requirements:
2 GCE 'A' Levels (Grade E at GCE A Levels in any 2 subjects)
OR
MDIS International Foundation Diploma in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Art
OR
MDIS International Foundation Diploma in Psychology
OR
International applicants must have completed 12 years of formal education
OR
Relevant Foundation Diplomas from other recognised local/overseas polytechnics or other PEIs (with an entry requirement of 10 years of formal education)
OR
Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years relevant work experience)
English Language Requirements
Applicants are required to possess one of the following:
C6 pass for English at GCE ‘O’ Levels or equivalent
OR
Achieve a minimum band of 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent
OR
Pass in MDIS English Entrance Test (EET)
OR
MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE)
OR
1 IGCSE Level Pass (either English 1st language or 2nd language)
OR
Online English Placement Test (EPT) conducted by MDIS
OR
Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction (MOI) of the highest qualification to be English
OR
Achieve a minimum score of 95 and above in Duolingo English Test
OR
Equivalent
Financial Assistance Scheme
Student loans from the organisations listed below are available to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please contact the organisations directly to find out how you may benefit from their services.
Study Loans
Organisation | Contact Number | Website |
TCC Limited | +65 - 6319 3700 | http://www.tcc.org.sg |
DBS Bank | 1800 111 1111 | http://www.dbs.com.sg |
Maybank | 1800 629 2265 | http://www.maybank2u.com.sg |
0% INTEREST CREDIT CARD INSTALMENT PLANS
For All Programmes (Available in 6 or 12 months)
Organisation | Contact Number | Website |
Standard Chartered Bank | 1800 747 7000 | http://www.standardchartered.com.sg |
Maybank | 1800 968 2265 | http://www.maybank.com.sg |
UOB | 1800 226 6121 | http://www.uob.com.sg |
OCBC | 1800 363 3333 | http://www.ocbc.com.sg |
DBS | 1800 111 1111 | http://www.dbs.com |
POSB | 1800 339 6666 | http://www.posb.com.sg |
AMEX (Only 24 Months) | - | https://www.americanexpress.com/en-sg |
Duration & Intakes
Full-time | ||
Duration | Commencement | Completion |
8 Months | December 2024 | August 2025 |
Fees & Structure
Structure | Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) | Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) |
Full-time | S$11,445.00 | S$810.00 - S$1,000.00 |
Part-time |
Application fees: S$490.50
Note:
# All application fees are non-refundable.
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST at the prevailing rate.
# Local: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme.
# Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop and fee protection scheme.
# International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
# Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
# Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be of age 16 and above and possess ONE of the following entrance requirements:
2 GCE 'A' Levels (Grade E at GCE A Levels in any 2 subjects)
OR
MDIS International Foundation Diploma in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Art
OR
MDIS International Foundation Diploma in Psychology
OR
International applicants must have completed 12 years of formal education
OR
Relevant Foundation Diplomas from other recognised local/overseas polytechnics or other PEIs (with an entry requirement of 10 years of formal education)
OR
Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years relevant work experience)
English Language Requirements
Applicants are required to possess one of the following:
C6 pass for English at GCE ‘O’ Levels or equivalent
OR
Achieve a minimum band of 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent
OR
Pass in MDIS English Entrance Test (EET)
OR
MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE)
OR
1 IGCSE Level Pass (either English 1st language or 2nd language)
OR
Online English Placement Test (EPT) conducted by MDIS
OR
Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction (MOI) of the highest qualification to be English
OR
Achieve a minimum score of 95 and above in Duolingo English Test
OR
Equivalent
Financial Assistance Scheme
Student loans from the organisations listed below are available to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please contact the organisations directly to find out how you may benefit from their services.
Study Loans
Organisation | Contact Number | Website |
TCC Limited | +65 - 6319 3700 | http://www.tcc.org.sg |
DBS Bank | 1800 111 1111 | http://www.dbs.com.sg |
Maybank | 1800 629 2265 | http://www.maybank2u.com.sg |
0% INTEREST CREDIT CARD INSTALMENT PLANS
For All Programmes (Available in 6 or 12 months)
Organisation | Contact Number | Website |
Standard Chartered Bank | 1800 747 7000 | http://www.standardchartered.com.sg |
Maybank | 1800 968 2265 | http://www.maybank.com.sg |
UOB | 1800 226 6121 | http://www.uob.com.sg |
OCBC | 1800 363 3333 | http://www.ocbc.com.sg |
DBS | 1800 111 1111 | http://www.dbs.com |
POSB | 1800 339 6666 | http://www.posb.com.sg |
AMEX (Only 24 Months) | - | https://www.americanexpress.com/en-sg |
For any programme enquiries, please contact our friendly consultants:
Mr Douglas Koh | Mobile/WhatsApp: +65 9430 1901 | Email: douglas_kohfb@mdis.edu.sg
Ms Nancy Kusuma| Mobile/WhatsApp: +65 9672 9699 | Email: nancy_kusuma@mdis.edu.sg
Quick Information
Duration of Course
Full-time: 8 Months
Part-time: 12 Months
Mode of Delivery
Face-to-Face
Award
DIPLOMA
Commencement Dates
For Full-Time Programme
December
For Part-Time Programme
October
Contact Details
Local students:
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International students:
Main Hotline:
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+65 6796 7009
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