Diploma in PsychologyAwarded by: MDIS

Programme Objectives 

The Diploma in Psychology has been specially designed to:

  • Equip students with applied psychology skills and to prepare them to embark on a psychology degree programme
  • Focus on particular fields of applied psychology that includes organizational psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, personality aspects and historical issues related to psychology
  • Expose students to research work in psychology
  • Let students explore contemporary issues through a psychological lens

Assessment Methods

Combination of class participation, assignments, presentations and written examinations.

Award

Students who have successfully completed all coursework and examinations will be awarded the Diploma in Psychology.

Why MDIS

The Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS), founded in 1956, is Singapore's oldest not-for-profit professional institute for lifelong learning. MDIS has two subsidiaries: Management Development Institute of Singapore Pte Ltd (MDIS Pte Ltd) to oversee its Singapore academic operations, and MDIS International Pte Ltd to further its globalisation strategy.

Personality and Abnormal Psychology

Organisational Psychology and Group Dynamics

Statistics

Developmental and Social Psychology

Psychological Research

Psychology of the Individual

Conceptual and Historical issues in Psychology

Psychology of Group Dynamics

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. For more course details and information click here

Duration & Intakes

Full-time
 Duration  Commencement  Completion
 8 Months  December 2024  August 2025
 April 2025  December 2025
 July 2025  March 2026
 October 2025  June 2026

 

Part-time
 Duration  Commencement  Completion
 12 Months  March 2025  March 2026
 June 2025  June 2026
 September 2025  September 2026

 

Fees & Structure

Structure Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST)
Full-time S$9,265.00 S$200.00 - S$450.00
Part-time

Application fees: S$109.00

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 possess ONE of the following entrance requirements:

2 GCE 'A' Levels (Grade E at GCE A Levels in any 2 subjects)

OR

MDIS International Foundation Diploma in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Art

OR

MDIS International Foundation Diploma in Psychology

OR

International applicants must have completed 12 years of formal education

OR

Relevant Foundation Diplomas from other recognised local/overseas polytechnics or other PEIs (with an entry requirement of 10 years of formal education)

OR

Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years relevant work experience)

 

English Language Requirements

Applicants are required to possess one of the following:

C6 pass for English at GCE ‘O’ Levels or equivalent

OR

Achieve a minimum band of 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent

OR

Pass in MDIS English Entrance Test (EET)

OR

MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE)

OR

1 IGCSE Level Pass (either English 1st language or 2nd language)

OR

Online English Placement Test (EPT) conducted by MDIS

OR

Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction (MOI) of the highest qualification to be English

OR

Achieve a minimum score of 95 and above in Duolingo English Test

OR

Equivalent

 

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
8 Months  December 2024  August 2025

Fees & Structure

Structure Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST)
Full-time S$11,445.00 S$810.00 - S$1,000.00
Part-time

Application fees: S$490.50

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 possess ONE of the following entrance requirements:

2 GCE 'A' Levels (Grade E at GCE A Levels in any 2 subjects)

OR

MDIS International Foundation Diploma in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Art

OR

MDIS International Foundation Diploma in Psychology

OR

International applicants must have completed 12 years of formal education

OR

Relevant Foundation Diplomas from other recognised local/overseas polytechnics or other PEIs (with an entry requirement of 10 years of formal education)

OR

Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years relevant work experience)

 

English Language Requirements

Applicants are required to possess one of the following:

C6 pass for English at GCE ‘O’ Levels or equivalent

OR

Achieve a minimum band of 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent

OR

Pass in MDIS English Entrance Test (EET)

OR

MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE)

OR

1 IGCSE Level Pass (either English 1st language or 2nd language)

OR

Online English Placement Test (EPT) conducted by MDIS

OR

Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction (MOI) of the highest qualification to be English

OR

Achieve a minimum score of 95 and above in Duolingo English Test

OR

Equivalent

 

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

 

For any programme enquiries, please contact our friendly consultants:


Mr Douglas Koh | Mobile/WhatsApp: +65 9430 1901 | Email: douglas_kohfb@mdis.edu.sg
Ms Nancy Kusuma| Mobile/WhatsApp: +65 9672 9699 | Email: nancy_kusuma@mdis.edu.sg

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Quick Information

Duration of Course
Full-time: 8 Months
Part-time: 12 Months 

Mode of Delivery
Face-to-Face

Award 
DIPLOMA 

Commencement Dates

For Full-Time Programme
April
July
October

For Part-Time Programme
March
June
September

Contact Details

Local students:

+65 6247 9111

International students:
Main Hotline:

+65 6278 8000

+65 6796 7005

+65 6796 7009

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