Electronics forms an important part of the everyday operation of homes, offices and factories. Satellite communication, sophisticated defence systems, medical equipment and video systems are all made possible through electronics. This course will therefore give you tremendous flexibility and width - a springboard to a wide array of career options.
At a Glance
| Duration: | 3 years full-time |
| Qualification: | Diploma in Electronics |
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
The Economic Development Board of Singapore aims to develop the country into a world-class electronics manufacturing hub with end-to-end R&D capabilities and position it as the choice location for companies to create and manage new markets, products, process technologies and applications.
This course is positioned to be in line with industry goals and trends. It provides you with a solid foundation in the principles and applications of electronic devices, circuits, and systems, so as to equip you to meet the changing needs of the industry.
Special emphasis is placed on embedded systems, networking, telecommunication, power electronics and control. You will also develop effective communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills ready for the workplace and skills in project planning and management. To be better prepared for the advancements in technology, second-year students will choose to take the Business Option or one of the following Cluster Electives; each of which comprises at least three subjects. These Cluster Electives are: Avionics, Networking, or Robotics.
Career Opportunities
Singapore’s vision is to become a world-class electronics hub with global leadership in manufacturing solutions, as well as in the creation and management of new products, applications and markets. New jobs will be created for knowledge-workers as the industry moves into high-end design work, wafer fabrication and marketing activities.
You will have excellent and flexible career prospects in aerospace, telecommunications, instrumentation and control, computing, consumer and industrial electronics industries. Your job areas may include product design, development and testing, process improvement, maintenance, marketing, sales and services.
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 | - |
*SPM/UEC holders must have a minimum of grade 6 for the relevant English Language subject (e.g. Bahasa Inggeris)
^Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science, Design & Technology, Engineering Science, Physical Science, Physics, Science (Chemistry, Biology), Science (Physics, Biology), Science (Physics, Chemistry).
See also the minimum entry requirements for:
Graduation Requirements (Elective Clusters - Avionics, Networking & Robotics)
| Cumulative Grade Point Average | min 1.0 |
| TP Core Subjects | 19 credit units |
| Diploma Subjects | |
| Core Subjects | 55 credit units |
| Cluster Elective Subjects | min 50 credit units |
| Cross-Disciplinary Subjects | min 9 credit units |
| Total Credit Units Completed | min 133 credit units |
Graduation Requirements (Business Option)
| Cumulative Grade Point Average | min 1.0 |
| TP Core Subjects | 19 credit units |
| Diploma Subjects | |
| Core Subjects | 55 credit units |
| Option Subjects | 53 credit units |
| Cross-Disciplinary Subjects | min 9 credit units |
| Total Credit Units Completed | min 136 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 Admission & Application Enquiries:
Temasek Polytechnic
21 Tampines Avenue 1
Singapore 529757
Tel: 67882000
Email: admissions@tp.edu.sg
For Course Enquiries:
| SCH | Tel | Website | |
| ASc | 6780 5322 | http://www-as.tp.edu.sg | aschotline@tp.edu.sg |
| BUS | 6780 5127 | http://www-bus.tp.edu.sg | bushotline@tp.edu.sg |
| DES | 6780 5133 | http://www-des.tp.edu.sg | deshotline@tp.edu.sg |
| ENG | 6780 5144 | http://www-eng.tp.edu.sg | enghotline@tp.edu.sg |
| HSS | 6780 6565 | http://www-hss.tp.edu.sg | hsshotline@tp.edu.sg |
| IIT | 6780 5158 | http://www-iit.tp.edu.sg | iit@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:
Corporate Communications
Temasek Polytechnic
21 Tampines Avenue 1
Singapore 529757
* Foreign cheques/drafts drawn on overseas banks are not acceptable.
