Higher Diploma in PsychologyAwarded by: MDIS
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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.
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)
Click here to download profiles of lecturers.
Duration & Intakes
| Full-time | ||
| Duration | Commencement | Completion |
| 10 Months | January 2023 | November 2023 |
| April 2023 | February 2024 | |
| August 2023 | June 2024 | |
| November 2023 | September 2024 | |
| Part-time | ||
| Duration | Commencement | Completion |
| 14 Months | May 2023 | July 2024 |
| November 2023 | January 2025 | |
Fees & Structure
| Structure | Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST) | Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST) |
| Full-time | S$8,424.00 | S$600.00 - S$815.00 |
| Part-time |
Application fees: S$108.00
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 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 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 |
| 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 | January 2023 | November 2023 |
| April 2023 | February 2024 | |
| August 2023 | June 2024 | |
| November 2023 | September 2024 | |
Fees & Structure
| Structure | Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST) | Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST) |
| Full-time | S$11,340.00 | S$1,130.00 - S$1,335.00 |
Application fees: S$486.00
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 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 85 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:
Ms Victoria Liu | Mobile/WhatsApp: +65 9146 2065 | Email: victoria_liun@mdis.edu.sg
Mr Douglas Koh | Mobile/WhatsApp: +65 9430 1901 | Email: douglas_kohfb@mdis.edu.sg
Quick Information
Duration of Course
Full-time : 10 months
Part-time: 14 months
Commencement Dates
For Full-time Programme:
Jan 2023
Apr 2023
Aug 2023
Nov 2023
For Part-time Programme:
May 2023
Nov 2023
Contact Details
Local students:
+65 6247 9111
International students:
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