At a Glance
| Duration: | 3 years full-time |
| Qualification: | Diploma in Media & Communication Technology |
| 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 (JAE Code: T12/T05)
This course enables you to tap into the emerging market created by the rise of such new technology in the field of communication. It enables you to participate in this fast-expanding field, by equipping you the skills to handle and manage the technology that is so vital in this sector, namely digital communication, wireless devices, broadband, media design and other emerging media and telecommunication technologies.
You will get a sound foundation in electronics, communications and digital media, with emphasis on a "hands-on. minds-on" approach. The first year of the course is common with the Electronics diploma course. In your second year, you will enrol in subjects on the fundamentals of media and communication technology. In your third year, you will refine your specialisation by choosing electivce subjects in areas such as multimedia networking and applications, wireless and mobile communications, and digital broadcasting.
Career Opportunities
The Singapore government's "Next Generation National Infocomm Infrastructure" plan, together with its commitment to make Singapore the forefront of the interactive digital media (IDM) revolution worldwide, will create excellent career opportunities for graduates of this course. With the increasing shift towards wireless, digital and broadband applications in digital media today, the demand for media and communication technology professionals is therefore expected to increase tremendously in the near future, promising you excellent job prospects. Exciting careers await you in the fields of designing, manufacturing, sales and marketing, service and maintenance or technical support in the communications, digital media, infocomm or broadcasting industries.
Minimum Entry Requirements
5 GCE ‘O’ Level subjects comprising:
| English Language (EL1)* | |
| Mathematics (E or A Maths) | (Grades 1-6) |
| Any one of the following subjects# | (Grades 1-6) |
| Any two other subjects, excluding CCA | -- |
# 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 | 96 credit units |
| Elective Subjects | min 12 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 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.
