Graduate Diploma of Psychology
Awarded by TMC Academy
The Graduate Diploma of Psychology programme is suitable for those who wish to obtain a graduate qualification in psychology after having completed an undergraduate degree in any other discipline. The course of study provides students with comprehensive theoretical background and relevant skills to understand mental processes and human behaviour.
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Upon completion of this programme, students are eligible to apply to UK Universities for a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, or Psychology & Counselling.
Full Time: 14 months*
Part Time: 14 months*
* may be completed within 12 months (full time) and 16 months (part time) in the intensive mode.
Intake:
Jan / Mar / May / Jul / Aug / Oct
Core Modules
Industrial and Organisational Psychology
Introduction to Counselling
Survey Design for Psychological research
Abnormal Psychology
Biological Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Individual Differences and Psychological Measurements
Experimental Design and Statistics
Social Psychology
Course Assessment
Examinations, assignments, projects, presentations, class tests, and/or practical tests.
Graduate Requirements
Students who successfully complete and pass the modules stipulated in the course structure will be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Psychology from TMC Academy.
LOCAL
Age
17 years old (based on date of birth) at point of start class
Academic Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
English Proficiency
GCE ‘O’ English: C6
Completed a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent where medium of instruction is English
Not meeting English Proficiency:
Pass an English online test and an interview with the Dean/HOD/designate
INTERNATIONAL
Age
17 years old (based on date of birth) at point of start class
Academic Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
English Proficiency
IELTS 6.0 or Completed a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent where medium of instruction is EnglishNot meeting English Proficiency: Attend and pass Hawthorn Certificate in English up to Upper Intermediate B level
Attend and pass EAP Level 3 with final score >60%
Age
17 years old
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Academic Qualification
Completed High School or Year 12
English Proficiency
Any of the following or equivalent:
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IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL (Paper) ≥ 547 or TOEFL (Computer) ≥ 210 or TOEFL (Internet) ≥ 78 or TOEIC ≥ 780
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Other qualifications equivalent to High School or Year 12 where the medium of instruction is English
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Attend and pass Certificate in English up to Upper Intermediate B level
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Attend and pass EAP Level with final score >60%
Mature Candidates
Mature Candidates of ≥30 years old with 8 years of work experience may be admitted in lieu of academic qualification
Full-Time
Course Application Fee: $100.00
Course Fee
Tuition Fee: $6,400.00
Other Mandatory Fee
Assessment Fee: $1,100.00
Course Material Fee: $500.00
Medical Insurance: $160.00
Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) Fee: $61.20
Total Course Fee Excluding Application Fee: $8,221.20
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Note:
Fees indicated are in SGD and exclusive of GST.
All information stated is accurate and effective as at 15 January 2024.
Part-time
Course Application Fee: $100.00
Course Fee
Tuition Fee: $6,400.00
Other Mandatory Fee
Assessment Fee: $1,100.00
Course Material Fee: $500.00
Medical Insurance: $160.00
Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) Fee: $61.20
Total Course Fee Excluding Application Fee: $8,221.20
Note:
Fees indicated are in SGD and exclusive of 9% GST.
All information stated is accurate and effective as at 15 January 2024.
Full Time:
Course Application Fee: $400.00
Course Fee
Tuition Fee: $11,000.00
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Other Mandatory Fee
Assessment Fee: $1,200.00
Course Material Fee: $500.00
International Student Admin Fee: $650.00
Medical Insurance: $80.00
Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) Fee: $100.73
Total Course Fee Excluding Application Fee: $13,530.73
Note:
Fees indicated are in SGD and exclusive of 9% GST.
The International Student Admin fee is waived if they progress to the next course.
All information stated is accurate and effective as at 15 January 2024.