International Foundation Diploma in PsychologyAwarded by: MDIS
We are currently not offering this programme, please click here to apply for the current International Foundation Diploma.
Programme Objectives
Provide students with a foundation in the field of psychology
Equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to progress to the higher diploma level
Introduce the basic communication skills in psychology, self and personality development and human conduct
It touches on the basic elements of psychology thus making the students ready for a smooth progression to the next level of studies
Equip participants with applied psychology skills and to prepare them to embark on a psychology degree programme
Focus mainly in particular fields of applied psychology that includes organisational psychology, counselling, leadership and development, marketing and business psychology
Assessment Methods
Modules will be assessed through a combination of coursework and examinations depending on the individual module objectives.
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.
Graduation
Students who successfully complete the programme will be awarded with the International Foundation Diploma in Psychology awarded by MDIS.
Progression
Upon successful completion of this programme, students will progress to the Higher Diploma in Psychology.
Industry Collaboration
The Memorandum of Understanding (2016), signed between the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS) and the Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS), augments a strong working relationship between the Society and the MDIS School of Psychology. This collaborative arrangement allows for MDIS students who are majoring in psychology to become members of the SPS, and to enjoy the following benefits:
- Eligibility to use the acronym SMSPS
- Listing as a Student Member on the online SPS membership directory
- Recipient of regular updates and electronic newsletter on psychology-related society matters
- Networking opportunities with other practicing psychologists at SPS functions and social events
- Accessibility to professional development opportunities, Special Interest Groups, and other regular meetings
- bsidised, reduced rates and/or discounts for talks and workshops organised by the society
- Having a set of guidelines to safeguard client’s welfare and the integrity of the profession by adhering to the Society’s Code of Professional Ethics
Testimonials
Ms Shariffah Radiah
MDIS Graduate 2014, Diploma in Psychology
"I learn a lot of different things like communication and different mindsets, so I believe it will help in my future career. We also learn about communication skills, so I think I can communicate better with people now."
Extracted from Teenage, January 2014
Communication in Psychology
Self and Personality Development
Motivation and Human Conduct
Employee Assessment and Leadership Development
Basic Counselling Skills
History of Psychology
Psychology and Social Science Research
Applied Business Psychology
Applied Marketing Psychology
Graduation Project
The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 25 (lecture)
The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 25 (tutorial/practical)
Click here to download profiles of lecturers.
Duration & Intakes
Full-time | ||
Duration | Commencement | Completion |
7 Months |
Part-time | ||
Duration | Commencement | Completion |
12 Months |
Fees & Structure
Structure | Tuition Fees | Non-tuition Fees | Total Fees |
---|---|---|---|
Full-time (7 months) | SGD6,634.00 | SGD483.49 | SGD7,117.49 |
Part-time (12 months) | SGD6,420.00 | SGD222.36 | SGD6,642.36 |
Application fees: SGD21.40
Note:
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST.
# Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fees, annual membership subscription fees and fee protection scheme.
# Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fees, annual membership fees, MDIS experience seminars, City of Glasgow College (CGC) Workshop, medical insurance, condition tutorial fee (if applicable) and Fees Protection Scheme (FPS) Insurance Premium.
# The above does not include Miscellaneous Fees, which refer to any non-compulsory and non-standard fees which the student will pay only when necessary or applicable. Such fees are normally collected on an ad-hoc basis by the PEI when the need arises.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be of age 14 and above and meet at least one of the following requirements:
At least 1 GCE 'O' Level Pass
OR
Nitec / Higher Nitec qualification
OR
International applicants must have completed 10 years formal education
OR
Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years relevant work experience)
OR
At Least 1 IGCSE Level Pass.
English Language Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following English Language requirements:
At least a C6 pass for English at GCE ‘O’ level or equivalent
OR
Achieve a minimum band of 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent
OR
Pass the English Entrance Test conducted by MDIS
OR
MDIS Professional Certificate in English
OR
1 IGCSE Level Pass (either English 1st language or 2nd language).
OR
Online English Placement Test conducted by MDIS
OR
Achieve a minimum score of 85 and above in Duolingo English Test
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 |
Citibank | 1800 225 5225 | http://www.citibank.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 |
Bank of China | 1800 669 5566 | http://www.bankofchina.com/sg |
For Degree and Master (Available in 24 months)
Organisation | Contact Number | Website |
Citibank | 1800 225 5225 | http://www.citibank.com.sg |
Duration & Intakes
Full-time | ||
Duration | Commencement | Completion |
7 Months |
Fees & Structure
Tuition Fees | Non-tuition Fees | Total Fees |
SGD7,490.00 | SGD2,200 - SGD2,300 | SGD9,690.00 - SGD9,790.00 |
Application fees: SGD321
Note:
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST.
# Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fees, annual membership fees, MDIS experience seminars, City of Glasgow College (CGC) Workshop, medical insurance, condition tutorial fee (if applicable) and Fees Protection Scheme (FPS) Insurance Premium.
# 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 14 and above and meet at least one of the following requirements:
At least 1 GCE 'O' Level Pass
OR
Nitec / Higher Nitec qualification
OR
International applicants must have completed 10 years formal education
OR
Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years relevant work experience)
OR
At Least 1 IGCSE Level Pass.
English Language Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following English Language requirements:
At least a C6 pass for English at GCE ‘O’ level or equivalent
OR
Achieve a minimum band of 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent
OR
Pass the English Entrance Test conducted by MDIS
OR
MDIS Professional Certificate in English
OR
1 IGCSE Level Pass (either English 1st language or 2nd language).
OR
Online English Placement Test conducted by MDIS
OR
Achieve a minimum score of 85 and above in Duolingo English Test
Application Procedure
International student is required to apply for a student pass if he/she wishes to study full-time in Singapore.
Applicant is required to submit the following documents to MDIS:
MDIS Application Form
- 4 recent passport-size photographs of the applicant. (against white background)
- 1 copy of Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA) e-Form 16
- Copy of applicant's passport pages showing his/ her particulars and travel and travel document's date of validity. (At least 1 year)
- Copy of applicant's Birth Certificate / Affidavit
- Copy of applicant's Certified / Notarised copy of Education Results/Certificates and Transcripts ( with detailed results)
- Copy of the student pass (For applicants transferred from other schools in Singapore) or Notification for Cancellation of Student Pass, Visit pass and Embarkation Form.
- Must show proof of English Medium Study / First Placement Test Attempted / IELTS / TOEFL
- Copy of financial ability. (e.g. bank statement, fixed deposit / saving account ) • Visa Required Country only (E.g. minimum amount of RMB150,000 for PRC only)
- Proof of parent's occupation (PRC only)
- University Matriculation Form (if applicable)
- Letter by applicant indicating interest to study with MDIS (study plan/ statement of purpose) for Master programmes
*Notarized English translations are needed if documents are in other languages.
For more enquiries, please contact us at 6278 8000 or email us at ib@mdis.edu.sg.
MDIS permits students to pay their course fee in instalments. An administrative charge of S$107.00 (inclusive of GST) will be levied on each late instalment payment of the course fee. Fees are payable upon confirmation and acceptance of the place in the programme before the programme commencement.
You may pay your fee by cash, NETS, VISA, MasterCard, AMEX or by cheque or through our financial assistance scheme.If payment is by cheque, please indicate the details of the programme applied for on the back of the cheque, stating clearly you personal particulars and company name. Unless otherwise stated, all fees are inclusive of GST.
Please note that under the Private Education Act, all students will enter into a Fee Protection Scheme contract with MDIS.
Student Pass Application
International students are required to apply for a student pass if he/she wishes to study full-time in Singapore. Please click here for detail information.
Quick Information
Duration of Course
Full-time : 7 months
Part-time: 12 months
Award
INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION DIPLOMA
Commencement Dates
Full-time Programme
Part-time Programme
Contact Details
Local students:
+65 6247 9111
International students:
Main Hotline:
+65 6278 8000
+65 6796 7005
+65 6796 7009
- Greater China:
+86 13911758357 (Beijing)
+86 13818384885 (Shanghai)
+86 15989260052 (Guangzhou
+86 13688022229 (Chengdu)
WeChat ID: sgmdis
- +65 9066 8857 (TW/HK/Macau)
- +65 8305 5107(TW/HK/Macau)
- India: +91 9840 097 699 / +65 9197 1623
- Vietnam: +65 9688 4879 (North) / +65 8511 6647 (Central) / +65 9814 2969 (South)
- Korea / Japan : +65 9658 2881
- Laos / Cambodia: +65 8779 6040
- Myanmar / Thailand: +65 8779 6040 / +959 793 920950
- Malaysia: +65 9337 5532
- Indonesia: +62 859 5953 7858 / +65 6796 7506
- Russia / Central Asia / Others: +65 9430 1901
- Sri Lanka / Bangladesh: +65 9337 5532