Graduate Diploma in Education and Child Psychology

Program Introduction

To acquire a basic understanding of Psychology as an empirical science. To be exposed to the diversity of topic areas covered within the discipline of Psychology & Advanced study of Psychology. Able to to select and use the appropriate methods required to pursue a career in Psychology. To understand the theoretical background to, construction of, administration of and interpretation of psychology tests and assessment procedures.

Eligibility

Academic Requirements

• Minimum 21 years old
• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline
• or a Diploma holder from Polytechnic / Advanced Diploma from Private Education Institutions or equivalent with minimum of 3 years working experience can be considered on a case-by-case basis
• or 30 years old and above with 8 years working experience but without academic qualification can be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Language Requirements

• Language proficiency:
  • GCE O Level English C6 and above
  • or minimum IELTS 5.5
  • or PTEA 45
  • or WPLN level 5 in Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing

Course Fees

If you apply for our programs, you can receive grants of up to S$1,700 for Graduate Diplomas.

SkillsFuture Credits: Singaporeans aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture credits of up to S$500.

Additional Government Subsidies: Singaporeans and PRs may receive additional Government subsidies of up to 70%.

Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA): Singaporeans aged 21 to 30 may use their PSEA to offset up to S$3,420, if available, of their course fees.

For miscellaneous fees, kindly refer to the Payment of Fees page.

Leave us a message or give us a call at 6338 0727 to find out more about your eligibility for the above!

Course Commencement Dates

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Structure and Duration

• 8 Modules
• 12 months, Part-time
• 2 evenings per week, 6.45pm – 9.15pm
• Full-time study is not available

Assessment Methods

The following types of direct assessment methods are used as evaluation tools for each module:

• Assignments (60%)
• Exam (40%)

Assignments may consist of Multiple choice, True/False, Short answer questions and written assignment such as essays, Case Studies, Critical Reviews and Research Papers.

The exam is held within 1 to 4 weeks after the last lesson.

Delivery Method

Classroom based.

Graduation Requirements

• Earn at least a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.3.
• Students will be conferred Graduate Diploma in Education & Child Psychology upon completion, awarded by Arium School of Arts & Sciences.

Teaching Staff & Student-Teacher ratio

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Average Teacher-Student ratio is 1:49.

Program Subjects

Students must complete 5 core electives and 3 free electives.

ASAS does not offer all the subjects listed below each semester or each year. Certain subjects may be offered on an alternate-year basis or as determined by demand. Check with our consultants on the availability of the subjects: https://asasedu.com/contact-us/

Student Contract

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Modules

Core Electives (Choose 5 modules from below)

Free Electives