Whether it is in a department store, or at a hotel or restaurant, you are always seeing corners that can be better utilised, or complaining that the layout and the displays can be better executed. Why can’t we do it like they do in London, New York or Paris? Well, maybe its time to put your career where your mouth is, and dive into a field of study that is just right in your area of interest!
At a Glance
| Duration: | 3 years full-time |
| Qualification: | Diploma in Retail & Hospitality Design |
| Application: | Please refer to the section on 'Admission & Requirements'. |
The Course
This course will teach you many useful and professionally-driven skills such as spatial design, communication graphics, visual merchandising and environmental branding. And these will not be academic exercises too! You will have to roll up your sleeves and be on the ground researching emerging lifestyles, culture and the latest concepts in design.
To do all that, you must be a talent with a keen sense of observation, the determination to conduct accurate and meaningful research, probe and analyse. And we will groom your ability to communicate design ideas and concepts within an interior environment in areas related to retail and hospitality including F&B, leisure and entertainment related spaces.
Throughout the course, you will be constantly exposed to live projects that will equip you with real-world working experience. This project-based approach will further develop skills such as decision making, critical thinking, creativity, problem solving and innovation.
Career Opportunities
Upon graduation, you will have the employment and skill profile to step confidently into the retail and hospitality design industry. You will be able to work with retail houses, shopping malls, hotels, resorts, entertainment centres, food and beverage outlets etc. Or you may even choose to work in design firms specialising in retail and hospitality projects. After acquiring working experience, you can even establish a design practice offering a range of design services to clients locally and regionally.
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 |
To be eligible for selection, you must also have sat for at least one of the following subjects: Additional Combined Science, Art, Art & Design, Higher Art, Biology, Combined Science, Chemistry, Design & Technology, Engineering Science, Integrated Science, Physical Science, Physics, Science (Chemistry, Biology), Science (Physics, Biology), Science (Physics, Chemistry), Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology).
*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).
Note: Applicants with complete/full Colour Appreciation Deficiency are not eligible to 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 |
| Elective 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.
