You are someone who lives in a world where a comfortable and designed lifestyle has become more a necessity than a luxury. You are an out-and-moving person who believes that our landscapes and open public spaces can actually be so much better designed. You have the passion and determination to create a better environment for all of us to live in. We have the ideal course for you.
At A Glance
| Duration: | 3 years full-time |
| Qualification: | Diploma in Environment Design |
| Application: | Please refer to the section on 'Admission & Requirements' |
The Course
This course crosses over several subject disciplines to cover elements of landscape architecture, urban planning, architecture and environmental technologies. It deals with the design and execution of external space like civic plazas and neighbourhood centres, focusing mainly on quality design for the environment which has become a major issue in developing and developed nations.
You will be plugged into the latest developments in urban Singapore, exploring the aesthetics of creating urban spaces, combined with the knowledge of natural and technical sciences. All this will equip you with critical skills to create exciting urban environments that are beautiful, capable of uplifting the spirit of the users, easily maintainable, ecologically friendly and economically viable.
This course will have you engaging in real, "live" projects to escalate your personal learning and to enhance realism. Also, our project-based approach will further develop skills such as decision making, critical thinking, creativity, problem solving and innovation. You’ll love what we have in store for you!
Career Opportunities
When you graduate, you can find exciting careers in companies dealing with urban planning, landscape architecture, architecture, horticulture and parks management consultancies. Or, after acquiring several years of working experience, you may be able to achieve a designer’s ultimate dream of establishing your own design practice, offering a range of design services to local and regional clients.
Selection Procedure
All applications meeting our minimum entry requirements are considered. Candidates with good O level results may apply via the Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE).
Candidates with good portfolios and strong inclination for creativity and design may apply through the Joint Polytechnic Special Admission Exercise (JPSAE). Shortlisted candidates are usually required to attend an interview to which they should bring samples/portfolios of their work in art and design exercises or other media of expression that show evidence of creativity and imagination. They may also show certificates of completed courses and letters of recommendation from employers. Other qualities like commitment, motivation and passion for art and design are most favourably considered. The process seeks to ascertain your aptitude, attitude, knowledge and potential for the course.
Minimum Entry Requirements
English Language (EL1)* Grades 1-7
Mathematics (E or A) Grades 1-7
Any three other subjects, excluding CCA Grades 1-6
Applicants must also have sat for at least one of the following subjects: Additional Combined Science, Additional Science, Art / Art & Design, Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science, Computer Studies, Creative 3-D Animation, Design & Technology, Engineering Science, Food & Nutrition, Fundamentals of Electronices, General Science, Higher Art, Human & Social Biology, Integrated Science, Physics, Physical Science, Science (Chemistry, Biology), Science (Physics, Biology), Science (Physics, Chemistry), Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology).
*Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)/ Unified Examination Chinese (UEC) holders must have a minimum of grade 6 for the relevant English Language (e.g. Bahasa Inggeris).
Note: Applicants who have partial or complete colour appreciation deficiency should not apply for this course.
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 | : 90 credit units |
| Electives Subjects | : min 9 credit units |
| Cross-Disciplinary Subjects | : min 9 credit units |
| Total Credit Units Completed | : min 127 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.
