Higher Diploma in Psychology with Counselling (TMC Academy)

Entry Requirements (Local)

Age Requirement

17 years old

Academic and Working Requirements

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

• Obtained at least an E at GCE A level in any 2 subjects
• TMC Diploma/Foundation Diploma
• International Baccalaureate Diploma (at least 24 points)
• NUS High School Diploma
• Polytechnic Diploma
• Diploma (in Accounting / Business / Management / IT / Computing / Hospitality / Psychology) from Private Education Institutions (assessed on a case by case basis)

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 English
• Completed a Diploma or equivalent where medium of instruction is English
• Pass an English online test and an interview with the Dean/HOD/designate

Mature Candidates

≥ 30 years old with 8 years of work experience

GCE ‘O’ Level/NITEC/Higher NITEC holders may consider the following programmes: Foundation Diploma for Tertiary Studies.

GCE ‘N’ Level holders may consider our GCE ‘O’ Level Preparatory Course.

Alternatively, you may WhatsApp our course consultants at (+65) 9671 2110 or send us a message here.

Entry Requirements (International)

Age Requirement

17 years old

Academic and Working Requirements

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

• Completed High School or Year 12

English Qualification

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

• IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL (Paper) ≥ 547 or TOEFL (Computer) ≥ 210 or TOEFL (Internet) ≥ 78 or TOEIC ≥ 780
• Other qualifications equivalent to High School or Year 12 where the medium of instruction is English
• Attend and pass Certificate in English up to Upper Intermediate B level (or previously, Academic English level)

Mature Candidates- N.A.

Year 10 / Year 11 students may consider the following programmes: Foundation Diploma for Tertiary Studies

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Level 1 Modules:

• The Science of Psychology
• Exploring Psychology
• Survey Design for Psychological Research
• Industrial and Organisational Psychology
• Introduction to Counselling

Level 2 Modules:

• Biological Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Abnormal Psychology
• Individual Differences and Psychological Measurement
• Experimental Design and Statistics

Module that is currently not offered:

• Psychological Practice (Placement)