Foundation Diploma for Tertiary Studies (TMC Academy)

Full-time

Course Information

Course Type
Full-time
Fees (Local Students)
$5,205.47
Fees (Foreign Students)
$7,322.91
Other Fees
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Duration
8 months
Intake Months
Jan / Feb / Mar / Apr / May / Jun / Jul / Aug / Sep / Oct / Nov
Programme Grant
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Class Schedule
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Assessment Method
Coursework-based assessments and examinations.

Description

Course Overview

The Foundation Diploma for Tertiary Studies (FDTS) programme is developed to prepare students for higher education. The programme provides the necessary theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in multi-disciplinary studies to prepare students for different disciplines in the next level of studies.

Upon completion of this course, students may progress to our Higher Diploma courses.

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements (Local)

Age Requirement

16 years old

Academic and Working Requirements

Obtained at least a Pass in any one of the following:

  • Obtained at least a C6 at GCE O level in any 1 subject
  • NITEC or Higher NITEC
  • Integrated Programme (1 passes at a level equivalent to Secondary 4)
  • TMC Certificate in Tertiary Foundation Programme

Mature Candidates

≥ 30 years old with 8 years of work experience

English Qualification

If English is not your first language, you will be required to have any of the following or equivalent:

  • At least a C6 at GCE O Level English
  • Completed TMC Certificate in Tertiary Foundation Programme
  • Completed a prior Diploma where medium of instruction is English
  • Pass an English online test and an interview with the Dean/HOD/designate

Entry Requirements (International)

Age Requirement

16 years old

Academic Qualification

  • Completed Secondary Education or Year 9

English Qualification

If English is not your first language, you will be required to have any of the following or equivalent:

  • IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL (Paper) ≥ 525 or, TOEFL (Computer) ≥ 195 or, TOEFL (Internet) ≥ 70 or, TOEIC ≥ 750
  • Completed TMC Certificate in Tertiary Foundation Programme
  • Completed a prior Diploma where the medium of instruction is English
  • Attend and pass Certificate in English up to Upper Intermediate A level
  • Attend and pass EAP Level 3

Mature Candidates

  • ≥ 30 years old with 8 years of work experience

Career Opportunities

Information not available.

Modules

  • Introduction to Study Skills
  • Communication
  • Introduction to Information Technology
  • Introduction to Social and Digital Media
  • Psychology Applied to Work
  • Project

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