At a Glance
| Duration: | 3 years full-time |
| Qualification: | Diploma in Computer Engineering |
| Application: | Apply during the Joint Admissions Exercise following the release of the GCE ‘O’ Level results. For other categories of applicants, please refer to the section on 'Admissions'. |
The Course
Singapore is a fast growing IT hub in the Asia-Pacific region. The latest Intelligent Nation 2015 Masterplan initiative by the government has created an array of high-tech careers that requires specialised computer engineering and software skills. Computer Engineering is a combination of two disciplines: electronics engineering and computer science. This combination is highly industry-relevant and used in all sectors of the “new economy” e.g. high tech manufacturing, IT, finance and business etc.
This Diploma in Computer Engineering course will prepare you to be amongst the few who are fully proficient in integrating both hardware and software applications. It provides knowledge and skills in computer systems, networking, IT and embedded control systems. The topics covered are challenging and interesting. They encompass network security, computer game development, web application development, microcontroller systems application development and database management.
Career Opportunities
Due to the versatility of the skills sets acquired, the course opens doors to wider and better job opportunities inthe Electronics,Infocommand IT industries. Upon graduation, you can look forward to careers such as web-based application developers, embedded systems applications engineers, computer technologists and network system specialists. You will also be able to find employment in areas of electronic and computer systems design, manufacturing, testing and maintenance as well as in the customer support, sales and marketing sectors.
If you are interested to further your studies, many local and foreign universities offer advanced standing to our graduates for their degree courses. In particular, NTU has granted our graduates direct entry into the 2nd year of degree programmes in Computer Engineering, Computer Science and Electrical & Electronic Engineering.
Minimum Entry Requirements
5 GCE ‘O’ Level subjects comprising:
| English Language (EL1)* | Grades 1-7 | ||
| Mathematics (E or A) | Grades 1-6 | ||
| One of the following subjects # | Grades 1-6 | ||
| Any two other subjects, excluding CCA |
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# Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science, Design & Technology, Engineering Science, Physical Science, Physics, Science (Chemistry, Biology), Science (Physics, Biology), Science (Physics, Chemistry).
* SPM/UEC holders must have a minimum of Grade 6 for their Bahasa Inggeris (Paper 122/Paper 322) / Communication English or English Language (for UEC holders).
See also the minimum entry requirements for:
Graduation Requirements
| Cumulative Grade Point Average | min 1.0 |
| TP Core Subjects | 19 credit units |
| Diploma Subjects | |
| Core Subjects | 101 credit units |
| Elective Subjects | min 8 credit units |
| Cross-Disciplinary Subjects | min 9 credit units |
| Total Credit Units Completed | min 137 credit units |
Cross-Disciplinary Subjects
Students are required to obtain a minimum of 9 credit units from the list of Cross-Disciplinary Subjects.
Additional Information
Enquiries
For more enquiries, please feel free to contact us at:
Temasek Polytechnic
21 Tampines Avenue 1
Singapore 529757
Tel: 67878000 (Admission Hotline)
Fax: 67898220 (General Enquiry)
Email: admissions@tp.edu.sg
Sale of Prospectus
The prospectus for full-time diploma is on sale at the following places for the price of S$7.00 per copy.
One Stop Service Centre
Temasek Polytechnic
Administration Block 9
East Wing, Lobby C, Level 2 (Plaza Level)
21 Tampines Avenue 1
Singapore 529757
Alternatively, you can request the prospectus to be mailed to you. The cost is S$7.00 + S$2.50(local postage cost) for local addresses and S$7.00 + overseas postage cost for overseas addresses. You can send in your requests to corpcomm@tp.edu.sg
Please make your cheques/drafts* payable to "Temasek Polytechnic" and send it together with your request to:
Corporation Communications
Temasek Polytechnic
21 Tampines Avenue 1
Singapore 529757
* Foreign cheques/drafts drawn on overseas banks are not acceptable.
