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Passionate about a field but unsure about which diploma course to pick? Our common programmes may be the right choice for you.
Be equipped with foundational skills and knowledge in one of the five areas: applied science, business, design and media, engineering, or information technology.
Gain a stronger understanding of your chosen field while exploring the various tracks you can pursue.
Our common programmes run for either one or two semesters. Upon completion, you will make an informed choice regarding your preferred diploma course.
And in case you’re wondering – completing a diploma course via the common programme route also takes a total of three years. You’ll graduate at the same time as your peers… but you get to explore your options first!
Interested to find out more?
| Full-Time Common Entry Programmes | 2023 JAE Range of the Net ELR2B2^ |
Minimum Entry Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subjects | Grade | ||
| Common Business Programme (C34)* | 5 to 15 | Aggregate Type: ELR2B2-B English Language Mathematics (Elementary/ Additional) Any one of the subjects1 |
1-6 1-6 1-6 |
| Common Design & Media Programme (C28)* | 4 to 14 | Aggregate Type: ELR2B2-D English Language Mathematics (Elementary/ Additional) Any one of the subjects3 |
1 - 7 1 - 7 1 - 6 |
| Common Engineering Programme (C42) | 6 to 24 | Aggregate Type: ELR2B2-C English Language Mathematics (Elementary/ Additional) Any one of the subjects2a |
1 - 7 1 - 6 1 - 6 |
| Common ICT Programme (C36) | 4 to 14 | Aggregate Type: ELR2B2-C English Language Mathematics (Elementary/ Additional) Any one of the subjects2b |
1 - 7 1 - 6 1 - 6 |
| Common Science Programme (C27)* | 8 to 12 | Aggregate Type: ELR2B2-C English Language Mathematics (Elementary/ Additional) Any one of the subjects2c |
1 - 7 1 - 6 1 - 6 |
* All the courses feature the Professional Competency Model (PCM).
Aggregate Type: ELR2B2-B
1Art/ Higher Art, Business Studies, Combined Humanities, Economics, Geography, History, Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in English/Chinese/Malay/Tamil), Humanities (Social Studies, History/Geography), Introduction to Enterprise Development, Literature in English/Chinese/Malay/Tamil, Media Studies (English/Chinese), Music/ Higher Music, Principles of Accounts.
Aggregate Type: ELR2B2-C
2a Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computing/ Computer Studies, Design & Technology, Electronics/ Fundamentals of Electronics, Physics, Science (Physics, Biology), Science (Chemistry, Biology), Science (Physics, Chemistry).
2b Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computing/ Computer Studies, Creative 3D Animation, Design & Technology, Electronics/ Fundamentals of Electronics, Exercise & Sports Science, Food & Nutrition/ Nutrition & Food Science, Physics, Science (Chemistry, Biology), Science (Physics, Biology), Science (Physics, Chemistry).
2c Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Food & Nutrition/ Nutrition & Food Science, Physics, Science (Chemistry, Biology), Science (Physics, Biology), Science (Physics, Chemistry).
Aggregate Type: ELR2B2-D
3Art/ Higher Art, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computing/ Computer Studies , Creative 3D Animation, Design & Technology, Design Studies, Electronics/ Fundamentals of Electronics, Food & Nutrition/ Nutrition & Food Science, Media Studies (English/ Chinese), Physics, Science (Chemistry, Biology), Science (Physics, Biology), Science (Physics, Chemistry).
^Admission to a course is based on merit and subject to the availability of vacancies. The range of net ELR2B2 aggregate score of the students who were admitted to these courses through the Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE) are shown as a general reference.