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 A strong foundation in psychology with applied skills in clinical and counselling settings
Internships and research projects with government bodies and hospitals, and work alongside psychologists and social workers
Overseas service learning trips to implement programmes in communities |
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About the Diploma
Humans are complex beings, and understanding their psyche can be extremely intriguing. If that's what's on your mind, then the Diploma in Psychology Studies (PCS) is probably the right course for you!
PCS provides you with a strong foundation in the study of psychology. You will learn the different aspects of psychology, including lifespan, social, abnormal, organisational and health psychology, personality differences, and gain an understanding of the human brain and behaviour. This foundation will give you a head-start in pursuing further studies in this intriguing field.
Equipping students with highly practical and relevant skills is a key strength of PCS. You will gain professional skills such as conducting research, facilitating group sessions, planning and implementing programmes, and understanding psychometric assessment tools used in clinical and counsellling settings.
To further hone your skills, you will work on research projects with industry partners right from your first year and go on an overseas service learning trip in your second year. In your final year, you can intern at government agencies such as Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports and Police Psychological Services Division; hospitals, such as the Singapore General Hospital, and Institute of mental Health; and Voluntary Welfare Organisations, such as Asian Women's Welfare Association, and Family Service Centres. Alternatively, you can choose to do a final-year research project. |
Career Prospects
With your training in psychological knowledge coupled with applied skills, you are well placed to find employment as a programme executive or social work assistant at voluntary welfare organisations, or research assistant at private organisations. You can also assist psychologists, support social workers and conduct social research.
With further training, you can become certified psychologists, psychotherapists, social workers, and counsellors.
Further Studies
You can receive up to one semester’s exemption for relevant degree programmes at National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University.
You may also enjoy exemptions for the following overseas programmes:
• The Australian National University, Australia – Bachelor of Psychology
• University of Adelaide, Australia – Bachelor of Psychological Science
• Murdoch University, Australia – Bachelor of Psychology
You may also gain direct entry into the following programmes:
• Monash University, Australia, in partnership with Social Service Training Institute (SSTI) – Bachelor of Social Work
• Flinders University, Australia, in partnership with Social Service Training Institute (SSTI) – Bachelor of Education (Special Education)
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