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Higher Diploma in Psychology

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Higher Diploma in Psychology
Higher Diploma in Psychology
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Programme Objectives

  • To 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, couselling, 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.

Graduation

Students who successfully complete the programme will be awarded with the Higher Diploma in Psychology awarded by MDIS.

Graduation Outcomes

Graduates of the Higher Diploma in Psychology at MDIS will be well-equipped with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed for a variety of psychology-related careers.

This programme serves as a strong stepping stone for further studies, including bachelor's and postgraduate degrees in psychology and related fields.

With a solid understanding of psychological principles, graduates can pursue opportunities in human resources, social services, education, mental health support and research.

Progression

Upon successful completion of this programme, students will progress to the Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychological and Behavioural Science awarded by the University of Roehampton, UK.

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
  • Subsidised, 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

"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

Ms Shariffah Radiah
MDIS Alumna
Class of 2014 

“Beyond learning about psychology, which I have a deep interest in, the lecturers made the lessons interesting, engaging and easy to understand. The lecturers are working in the industry and ensure that the students are aware of industry needs. The school also conducts workshops and invites speakers to add on to our understanding.”

Shaun Lim
MDIS Alumnus
Class of 2019

“Ever since I stepped into MDIS, the lecturers have made me realize that psychology was about more than just reading people’s behavior and helping them. I’ve never been happier pursuing this field of interest.”

Angelyn Rachel Fletcher
MDIS Alumna
Class of 2020

“I have always been thoughtful as a teenager. My interest in psychology began when I started reading articles, books and many more. I have always been curious to understand the cause of human behaviour too. The reason why I enrolled into MDIS is because I like the concept of pathway degree. This gives me confidence in my decision to pursue my career as a professional in the psychology industry.”

Waseem Huda
MDIS Alumna
Class of 2020

Programme Modules

Psychology of the Individual
Statistics 1
Psychology of Group Dynamics
Personality and Abnormal Psychology
Clinical and Health Psychology
Organisational Psychology and Group Dynamics
Case Studies of Clinical Health and Organisational Psychology and Conflict Resolution
Psychological Research
Graduation Project

Profile of lecturers and their respective teaching modules

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 100 (lecture)
The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 40 (tutorial)

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Duration & Intakes

Full-time
Duration  Commencement  Completion
10 Months
TBC TBC

 

Part-time
Duration  Commencement  Completion
14 Months
TBC TBC

Fees & Structure

Structure Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST)
Full-time S$8,502.00 S$600.00 - S$1,000.00
Part-time

Application fees: S$109.00

Note:

  • # All application fees are non-refundable.
    # All fees quoted are inclusive of GST. 
    # Local:

  • Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing 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, academic writing workshop and fee protection scheme.

  • # International:

  • Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing 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 meet at least one of the following requirements:

  • 2 GCE 'A' Levels (Grade E at GCE A levels in any 2 subjects) OR
  • International Foundation Diploma in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Art OR
  • International applicants must have completed 12 years of formal education OR
  • Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years relevant work experience) OR
  • International Foundation Diploma in Psychology from MDIS

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
  • Online English Placement Test conducted by MDIS OR
  • Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English
  • Achieve a minimum score of 95 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
 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
10 Months
TBC TBC

Fees & Structure

Structure Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST)
Full-time S$11,445.00 S$1,130.00 - S$1,450.00

Application fees: S$490.50

Note:

  • # All application fees are non-refundable.
    # All fees quoted are inclusive of GST. 
    # Local:

  • Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing 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, academic writing workshop and fee protection scheme.

  • # International:

  • Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing 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 meet at least one of the following requirements:

  • 2 GCE 'A' Levels (Grade E at GCE A levels in any 2 subjects) OR
  • International Foundation Diploma in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Art OR
  • International applicants must have completed 12 years of formal education OR
  • Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years relevant work experience) OR
  • International Foundation Diploma in Psychology from MDIS

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
  • Online English Placement Test conducted by MDIS OR
  • Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English
  • Achieve a minimum score of 95 and above in Duolingo English Test

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.

For any programme enquiries, please contact our friendly consultants:

Mr Douglas Koh | Mobile/WhatsApp: +65 9430 1901 | Email: douglas_kohfb@mdis.edu.sg
Ms Aishah | Mobile/WhatsApp: +65 8033 0048 | Email: noraishah_me@mdis.edu.sg

Quick Information

Duration of Course
Full-time : 10 months
Part-time: 14 months

Mode of Delivery
Face-to-Face

Commencement Dates

For Full-time Programme:
TBC

For Part-time Programme:
TBC

Contact Details

Local students:

+65 6247 9111

International students:
Main Hotline:

+65 6278 8000

+65 6796 7005

+65 6796 7009

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