List of Relevant Local Diplomas The list of relevant diplomas will be updated on a regular basis. - Updated as of 21 Dec 2015 Page 1 of 33
Table of Contents Introduction... 4 Newcastle University (NU)... 5 1. BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering...5 2. BEng (Hons) Electrical Power Engineering...6 3. BEng (Hons):...7 a. Marine Engineering...7 b. Naval Architecture...7 c. Offshore Engineering...7 4. BEng (Hons) Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Engineering...9 5. BSc (Hons) Food & Human Nutrition... 11 Singapore Institute of Technology...12 1. MEngTech & BEng (Hons) Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering (Land)... 12 2. MEngTech & BEng (Hons) Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering (Building Services)... 12 3. BEng (Hons) Information and Commuincations Technology (Software Engineering)... 12 4. BEng (Hons) Information and Commuincations Technology (Information Security)... 12 5. BEng (Hons) Telematics (Intelligent Transportation Systems Engineering)... 12 6. BEng (Hons) Pharmaceutical Engineering... 12 Massey University...12 1. B (Hons) Food Technology (Joint-Degree with SIT)... 12 Technische Universität München (Technical University of Munich, TUM)... 13 1. BSc Chemical Engineering... 13 2. BSc Electrical Engineering & Information Technology... 14 University of Glasgow (UoFG)... 16 1. BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering... 16 2. BEng (Hons) Aerospace Systems... 17 3. BEng (Hons) Mechanical Design Engineering... 18 4. BEng (Hons) Mechatronics... 19 5. BSc (Hons) Computing Science... 21 Trinity College Dublin (TCD)... 22 Page 2 of 33
1. BSc Physiotherapy... 22 2. BSc Occupational Therapy... 22 3. BSc Radiation Therapy... 22 4. BSc Diagnostic Radiography (Joint-Degree with SIT)... 22 Singapore Institute of Technology... 22 1. BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography... 22 2. BSc (Hons) Radiation Therapy... 22 3. BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy... 22 4. BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy (Joint-Degree with TCD)... 22 Singapore Institute of Technology - University of Glasgow (UoFG)... 23 1. BSc (Hons) Nursing... 23 The Glasgow School of Art (GSA)... 24 1. BA (Hons) Communication Design... 24 2. BA (Hons) Interior Design... 25 DigiPen Institute of Technology (DigiPen)... 26 1. BS in Computer Science in Real-Time Interactive Simulation... 26 2. BS in Computer Science and Game Design... 28 3. BFA in Digital Art and Animation *... 29 4. BA in Game Design... 29 5. BEng (Hons) in Systems Engineering (ElectroMechanical Systems) [Joint-Degree with SIT]... 29 Singapore Institute of Technology... 31 1. B (Hons) Accountancy... 31 2. B (Hons) Hospitality Business... 31 University of Liverpool... 31 1. BA (Hons) Criminology and Security... 31 Wheelock College (WLC)... 32 1. BSc Early Childhood Education... 32 The Culinary Institute of America (CIA)... 33 1. BPS Culinary Arts Management... 33 Page 3 of 33
Introduction Applicants who hold a diploma from one of the five local Polytechnics (Nanyang Polytechnic,, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic and ) are welcome to apply for the listed degree programmes subject to meeting the stipulated entry requirements. In general, diploma-holders may apply for credit exemptions which will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis upon admission to the University. Degree programmes offered by the following universities admit students with relevant diplomas and grant direct-entry : Newcastle University The Glasgow School of Art Trinity College of Dublin* University of Glasgow Wheelock College * these overseas universities only accept relevant diploma-holders to their programmes Page 4 of 33
Newcastle University (NU) 1. BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering Applicants must note the following additional English requirement for this programme: (To be submitted 2 weeks before class commencement) a. GCE O-Level English must be C6 or better, or b. IELTS 6.5 or better Biologics & Process Technology Chemical & Green Technology Chemical & Pharmaceutical Technology Chemical Engineering Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Singapore Polytechnic Chemical Engineering Chemical Process Technology Process Engineering Chemical Engineering Other relevant diplomas not listed will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Page 5 of 33
2. BEng (Hons) Electrical Power Engineering Applicants must note the following additional English requirement for this programme: (To be submitted before class commencement) a. GCE O-Level English must be C6 or better, or b. IELTS 6.5 or better Aerospace Systems & Management Electrical Engineering with Eco-Design Electronics, Computer & Communications Engineering Mechatronics Engineering Telematics and Media Technology Aerospace Electronics Aerospace Technology Automation & Mechatronic Systems Clean Energy Management Electrical Engineering Mechatronic Engineering Republic Polytechnic Aerospace Avionics Aerospace Engineering Biomedical Electronics Digital Entertainment Electronics Micro and Nanotechnology Renewable Energy Engineering Singapore Polytechnic Aerospace Electronics Clean Energy Electrical & Electronic Engineering Electronics & Communication Engineering Electronics, Computer and Communication Engineering Mechatronics Engineering Aerospace Electronics Aerospace Engineering Clean Energy Computer Engineering Electronics Green Building & Sustainability Mechatronics Media & Communication Technology Microelectronics Students who hold other engineering diplomas will be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis and may be required to complete a bridging programme. Page 6 of 33
Newcastle University (NU) (cont d) 3. BEng (Hons): a. Marine Engineering b. Naval Architecture c. Offshore Engineering Applicants must note the following additional English requirement for this programme: (To be submitted before class commencement) a. GCE O-Level English must be C6 or better, or b. IELTS 6.5 or better Aeronautical & Aerospace Technology* Manufacturing Engineering* Mechatronics Engineering* Aerospace Technology* Automation & Mechatronic Systems* Marine & Offshore Technology Mechanical Engineering* Mechatronic Engineering* Republic Polytechnic Aerospace Engineering* Singapore Polytechnic Aeronautical Engineering* Marine Engineering Manufacturing Engineering* Mechanical Engineering* Mechatronics* Mechatronics & Robotics* Aerospace Engineering* Mechatronics* * Subject to successful completion of the 12-weeks bridging programme CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE>> Page 7 of 33
All other Engineering diploma holders from the 5 local polytechnics, may be considered for the NU s Marine programmes, subject to successful completion of the 12-week bridging programme. 1. Engineering Mathematics 2. Mechanics 3. Thermofluids/Fluid dynamics/thermodynamics 4. Engineering Materials, Processes and Strength of Materials 5. Electrical Systems Applicants who have completed relevant post-diploma qualifications (e.g. s Specialist Diploma in Marine & Offshore Technology) may be considered for exemption from the bridging programme on a case-by-case basis. Page 8 of 33
Newcastle University (NU) (cont d) 4. BEng (Hons) Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Engineering Applicants must note the following additional English requirement for this programme: (To be submitted before class commencement) a. GCE O-Level English must be C6 or better, or b. IELTS 6.5 or better Elective modules in Advanced or Higher Mathematics or Mathematics for Engineering at Diploma or Diploma Plus level will help prepare you for study on these programmes but are not essential for entry except where shown. Aeronautical & Aerospace Technology Biomedical Engineering Digital & Precision Engineering Engineering with Business Manufacturing Engineering Mechatronics Engineering Nanotechnology & Materials Science Aerospace Technology Automation & Mechatronic Systems Biomedical Engineering Marine & Offshore Technology Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Engineering Engineering Science 1 Product Design & Innovation 2 Note: 1 Either Mechanical Engineering option OR Automation & Mechatronic Systems option with electives in both Engineering Materials Science and Mechanics of Machines & Materials 2 Diploma Plus in Advanced Engineering Mathematics or Diploma Plus in Mechanical Technology is essential CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE>> Page 9 of 33
Newcastle University (NU) (cont d) BEng (Hons) Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Engineering Republic Polytechnic Aerospace Engineering Note: Advanced Mathematics I & II are essential Singapore Polytechnic Aeronautical Engineering Bioengineering Engineering Systems Engineering with Business Marine Engineering Mechatronics Mechatronics and Robotics Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Mechatronics Note: Special Elective in Higher Engineering Mathematics is essential for both these Diplomas Other relevant diplomas not listed will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Page 10 of 33
Newcastle University (NU) (cont d) 5. BSc (Hons) Food & Human Nutrition Applicants must note the following additional English requirement for this programme: (To be submitted before class commencement) a. GCE O-Level English must be C6 or better, or b. IELTS 6.5 or better Food Science & Nutrition* Food Science* Medicinal Chemistry Molecular Biotechnology Pharmaceutical Sciences Biomedical Science Biomedical Laboratory Technology Molecular Biotechnology Pharmacy Science Republic Polytechnic Biomedical Sciences Biotechnology Nutrition & Formulation Technology Pharmaceutical Sciences Singapore Polytechnic Applied Chemistry with Pharmaceutical Science Biomedical Science Biotechnology Chemical Process Technology (Food Technology Option)* Food Science & Technology* Nutrition, Health & Wellness* Applied Food Science & Nutrition* Biomedical Science Biotechnology Consumer Science & Technology* Pharmaceutical Science *Depending on GPA performance and application numbers, applicants with these diplomas will be given priority over those from other biology-related programmes. Page 11 of 33
Singapore Institute of Technology 1. MEngTech & BEng (Hons) Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering (Land) 2. MEngTech & BEng (Hons) Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering (Building Services) 3. BEng (Hons) Information and Communications Technology (Software Engineering) 4. BEng (Hons) Information and Communications Technology (Information Security) 5. BEng (Hons) Telematics (Intelligent Transportation Systems Engineering) 6. BEng (Hons) Pharmaceutical Engineering Holders of a full-time diploma awarded by any one of the five local polytechnics are eligible to apply. Massey University 1. B (Hons) Food Technology (Joint-Degree with SIT) Holders of a full-time diploma awarded by any one of the five local polytechnics are eligible to apply. Page 12 of 33
Technische Universität München (Technical University of Munich, TUM) 1. BSc Chemical Engineering Biologics & Process Technology Biomedical Engineering Chemical & Green Technology Chemical & Pharmaceutical Technology Food Science & Nutrition Medicinal Chemistry Molecular Biotechnology Nanotechnology & Materials Science Pharmaceutical Sciences Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Science Chemical Engineering Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Environmental & Water Technology Molecular Biotechnology Pharmacy Science Republic Polytechnic Biomedical Sciences Biotechnology Environmental Science Materials Science Pharmaceutical Sciences Singapore Polytechnic Applied Chemistry with Materials Science Applied Chemistry with Pharmaceutical Science Bioengineering Biomedical Science Biotechnology Chemical Engineering Chemical Process Technology Chemical Process Technology (Food Technology option) Chemical Process Technology (Industrial Chemistry option) Food Science & Technology Materials Science Perfumery & Cosmetic Science Process Engineering Page 13 of 33
Applied Food Science & Nutrition Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Science Biotechnology Chemical Engineering Pharmaceutical Science Other relevant diplomas not listed will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 2. BSc Electrical Engineering & Information Technology Biomedical Engineering Cyber Security & Forensics Electrical Engineering with Eco-Design Electronics, Computer & Communications Engineering Engineering Informatics Information Technology Information Security Mechatronics Engineering Multimedia & Infocomm Technology Nanotechnology & Materials Science Telematics & Media Technology Aerospace Electronics Audio-Visual Technology Automation & Mechatronic Systems Biomedical Engineering Clean Energy Management Electrical Engineering Electronic & Computer Engineering Electronic & Telecommunications Engineering Engineering Science Mechatronic Engineering Network Systems & Security Republic Polytechnic Aerospace Avionics Biomedical Electronics (formerly known as Biomedical Electronics Engineering) Communications and Automation Electronics Digital Entertainment Electronics Electrical and Electronic Engineering Information Technology Micro and Nanotechnology Page 14 of 33
Mobile Software Development Renewable Energy Engineering Singapore Polytechnic Aerospace Electronics Bioelectronics Clean Energy Computer Engineering (formerly known as Computer & Network Technology) Electrical Engineering Electronics & Communication Engineering Electronics, Computer & Communication Engineering Electronics & Computer Control Engineering Electrical & Electronic Engineering Energy Systems & Management Engineering Systems Engineering with Business Info-Communication Engineering & Design (formerly known as Info-Communication Technology) Infocomm Security Management Information Technology Mechatronics Mechatronics and Robotics Aerospace Electronics Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Informatics & Engineering Clean Energy Computer Engineering Cyber & Digital Security Digital Forensics Electronics Infocomm & Network Engineering Information Technology Microelectronics Mechatronics Media & Communication Technology Telecommunications Other relevant diplomas not listed will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Page 15 of 33
University of Glasgow (UoG) 1. BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering Aeronautical & Aerospace Technology Aerospace Systems & Management Aerospace Technology Aerospace Electronics Mechanical Engineering Republic Polytechnic Aerospace Avionics Aerospace Engineering (Quality Systems) Civil Aviation Singapore Polytechnic Aeronautical Engineering Aerospace Electronics Engineering Systems Mechanical Engineering (formerly known as Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering) Aerospace Electronics Aerospace Engineering Other relevant diplomas not listed will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Page 16 of 33
University of Glasgow (UoG) (cont d) 2. BEng (Hons) Aerospace Systems Aeronautical & Aerospace Technology Aerospace Systems & Management Aerospace Electronics Aerospace Technology Automation & Mechatronic Systems Electronic & Computer Engineering (Aerospace Electronics option) Republic Polytechnic Aerospace Avionics Aerospace Engineering (Quality Systems) Civil Aviation Singapore Polytechnic Aeronautical Engineering Aerospace Electronics Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Aerospace option / Aerospace Engineering option) Engineering Systems Mechatronics and Robotics (Aerospace Engineering option) Aerospace Electronics Aerospace Engineering Electronics (Avionics Electives cluster / Aerospace Electronics option) Other relevant diplomas not listed will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Page 17 of 33
University of Glasgow (UoG) (cont d) 3. BEng (Hons) Mechanical Design Engineering Aeronautical & Aerospace Technology Biomedical Engineering Digital & Precision Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Mechatronics Engineering Nanotechnology & Materials Science Aerospace Technology Automation & Mechatronic Systems Biomedical Engineering Engineering Science Marine & Offshore Technology Mechanical Engineering Mechatronic Engineering Republic Polytechnic Aerospace Engineering (Quality Systems) Singapore Polytechnic Aeronautical Engineering Bioengineering Engineering Systems Engineering with Business Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics and Robotics Aerospace Engineering Mechatronics Other relevant diplomas not listed will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Page 18 of 33
University of Glasgow (UoG) (cont d) 4. BEng (Hons) Mechatronics Aeronautical & Aerospace Technology Aerospace Systems & Management Digital & Precision Engineering Electrical Engineering with Eco-Design Electronics, Computer & Communications Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Mechatronics Engineering Telematics & Media Technology Aerospace Electronics Aerospace Technology Automation & Mechatronic Systems Biomedical Engineering Clean Energy Management Electrical Engineering Electronic & Computer Engineering Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering Engineering Science Mechanical Engineering Mechatronic Engineering Republic Polytechnic Aerospace Avionics Aerospace Engineering Biomedical Electronics Civil Aviation Electrical and Electronic Engineering Renewable Energy Engineering Singapore Polytechnic Aeronautical Engineering Aerospace Electronics Bioelectronics Bioengineering Clean Energy Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Electrical & Electronic Engineering Electronics & Communication Engineering Electronics, Computer & Communication Engineering Engineering with Business Page 19 of 33
University of Glasgow (UoG) (cont d) BEng (Hons) Mechatronics Engineering Systems Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Mechatronics and Robotics Aerospace Electronics Aerospace Engineering Biomedical Informatics & Engineering Clean Energy Computer Engineering Electrical & Electronic Engineering Electronics Intelligent Building Technology Mechatronics Microelectronics Other relevant diplomas not listed will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Page 20 of 33
University of Glasgow (UoG) (cont d) 5. BSc (Hons) Computing Science Business Enterprise IT* Business Informatics* Financial Informatics* Engineering Informatics Information Security Information Technology Multimedia & Infocomm Technology Engineering Science* Information Technology* Network Systems and Security* Republic Polytechnic Business Applications* Business Information Systems* Information Technology IT Service Management* Mobile Software Development Singapore Polytechnic Computer Engineering* Infocomm Security Management* Information Technology (Information Systems or Enterprise Systems or Solutions Development options)* Big Data Management & Governance Computer Engineering Cyber and Digital Security Digital Forensics Game Design & Development (formerly known as Game Entertainment & Technology) Info-Communications Information Technology Mobile & Network Services (Mobile Solutions option) Mobile & Wireless Computing *Applicants holding these diplomas must either have taken a Data Structures and Algorithms option, or successfully complete a short pre-sessional course to be accepted on the programme. Other relevant diplomas not listed will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Page 21 of 33
Trinity College Dublin (TCD) 1. BSc Physiotherapy Physiotherapy 2. BSc Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy 3. BSc Radiation Therapy Radiation Therapy 4. BSc Diagnostic Radiography (Joint-Degree with SIT) Diagnostic Radiography Singapore Institute of Technology 1. BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography 2. BSc (Hons) Radiation Therapy 3. BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy 4. BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy (Joint-Degree with TCD) An approved full-time diploma from a polytechnic in Singapore. Module exemption will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Page 22 of 33
Singapore Institute of Technology - University of Glasgow (UoFG) 1. BSc (Hons) Nursing Nursing Health Sciences (Nursing) Students applying for entry to the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nursing programme should: Be qualified as a Registered Nurse Hold current registration with the SNB which has to be valid for the year of matriculation Have successfully completed an SNB-accredited Diploma in Nursing programme in Singapore with a GPA of 3 or above. Only these two diplomas are accredited: - : Diploma in Nursing - : Diploma in Health Sciences (Nursing) Page 23 of 33
The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) 1. BA (Hons) Communication Design Digital Media Design Interaction Design Mass Media Management Motion Graphics & Broadcast Design Visual Communication Advertising & Public Relations Arts Business Management Animation & 3D Arts Film, Sound & Video Mass Communication Multimedia & Animation Republic Polytechnic Mass Communication Media Production and Design Singapore Polytechnic Creative Media Design Digital Animation Media & Communication Visual Communication & Media Design Visual Effects & Motion Graphics Communication Design Digital Film & Television (formerly known as Moving Images) Interactive Media Design Visual Communication Page 24 of 33
The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) (cont d) 2. BA (Hons) Interior Design Animation Digital Game Art & Design Digital Visual Effects Game Development & Technology Industrial Design Interactive Design Motion Graphics & Motion Design Space & Interior Design Visual Communication Horticulture & Landscape Management Landscape Design & Horticulture Product Design & Innovation Sustainable Urban Design & Engineering Republic Polytechnic Arts and Theatre Management Game Design Interactive and Digital Media Media Production and Design Sonic Arts Singapore Polytechnic Architecture Digital Animation Experience & Product Design Game Design & Development Landscape Architecture Interior Design Visual Communication & Media Design Visual Effects & Motion Graphics 3D Interactive Media Technology Apparel Design & Merchandising Communication Design Digital Film & Television Game Design & Development Interior Architecture & Design Environment Design Product & Industrial Design Retail & Hospitality Design GSA is interested in interdisciplinary practices and cross-fertilisation, and welcomes applications from all diploma-qualified students with an interest in contemporary design issues and studies. Applicants from other diplomas not listed will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Page 25 of 33
DigiPen Institute of Technology (DigiPen) 1. BS in Computer Science in Real-Time Interactive Simulation Graduates from the following list of Polytechnic Diploma programs are eligible for credit exemptions in the DigiPen BS in Computer Science in Real-Time Interactive Simulation degree program: Business Enterprise IT Business Informatics Digital Entertainment Technology Digital Entertainment Technology (Games) Electronics, Computer & Communications Engineering Engineering Informatics Information Technology Mechatronics Engineering Multimedia & Infocomm Technology Biomedical Engineering Digital Visual Effects Electrical Engineering Electronic & Computer Engineering Engineering Informatics Enterprise IT Systems Financial Informatics Information Technology (Computer Studies option) Information Technology (Technology option) Mechanical Engineering Mobile Business Solutions Multimedia & Animation Multimedia Computing Network Systems & Security Republic Polytechnic Digital Entertainment Electronics Game Design Information Technology Interactive and Digital Media (Game Development option) Singapore Polytechnic Aerospace Electronics Biotechnology Computer and Network Technology Computer Engineering Page 26 of 33
Digital Media Digital Media and Infocomm Technology Electrical and Electronics Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Electronic and Biomedical) Electronics and Communication Engineering Electronics, computers and Communication Engineering Game Design and Development Infocomm Security Management Info-Communication Engineering and Design Information Communication Technology Information Technology Marine Engineering Mechatronics Multimedia and Technology 3D Interactive Media Technology Business Information Technology Business Process & Systems Engineering Communications & Media Management Computer Engineering Cyber & Digital Security Digital Forensics Electronics Game & Entertainment Technology Info-communication Information Technology Intelligent Building Technology Interactive Media Design Interactive Media Informatics Interactive Media Technology Internet & Multimedia Development Internet Computing Mechatronics Media & Communication Technology Mobile & Wireless Computing Moving Images Page 27 of 33
2. BS in Computer Science and Game Design Graduates from the following list of Polytechnic Diploma programs are eligible for credit exemptions in the DigiPen BS in Computer Science and Game Design degree program: Business Enterprise IT Business Informatics Digital Entertainment Technology Digital Entertainment Technology (Games) Electronics, Computer & Communications Engineering Engineering Informatics Information Technology Mechatronics Engineering Multimedia & Infocomm Technology Biomedical Engineering Digital Visual Effects Electrical Engineering Electronic & Computer Engineering Engineering Informatics Enterprise IT Systems Financial Informatics Information Technology (Computer Studies option) Information Technology (Technology option) Mechanical Engineering Mobile Business Solutions Multimedia & Animation Multimedia Computing Network Systems & Security Republic Polytechnic Digital Entertainment Electronics Game Design Information Technology Interactive and Digital Media (Game Development option) Singapore Polytechnic Aerospace Electronics Biotechnology Computer and Network Technology Computer Engineering Digital Media Digital Media and Infocomm Technology Page 28 of 33
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Electronic and Biomedical) Electronics and Communication Engineering Electronics, Computers and Communication Engineering Game Design and Development Infocomm Security Management Info-Communication Engineering and Design Information Communication Technology Information Technology Marine Engineering Mechatronics Multimedia and Technology 3D Interactive Media Technology Business Information Technology Business Process & Systems Engineering Communications & Media Management Computer Engineering Cyber & Digital Security Digital Forensics Electronics Game & Entertainment Technology Info-communication Information Technology Intelligent Building Technology Interactive Media Design Interactive Media Informatics Interactive Media Technology Internet & Multimedia Development Internet Computing Mechatronics Media & Communication Technology Mobile & Wireless Computing Moving Images 3. BFA in Digital Art and Animation * 4. BA in Game Design 5. BEng (Hons) in Systems Engineering (ElectroMechanical Systems) [Joint-Degree with SIT] Holders of a full-time diploma awarded by any one of the five local polytechnics are eligible to apply. Page 29 of 33
* Diplomas awarded by Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) and LASALLE College of the Arts will be considered on a case-by-case basis for the BFA in Digital Art and Animation programme. Note: Credit transfers and duration of studies will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Students who have relevant post-secondary qualifications may complete DigiPen s degree programmes within seven semesters. To be eligible for the abridged programme, students must successfully satisfy the following criteria: 1. The course(s) being evaluated must be taken at a bona fide, legitimate institution recognised and approved by a regulatory authority that oversees the educational system in the country where the institution is located. These courses must appear on official transcripts from the institution. The final decision regarding the transfer credits remains at DigiPen s discretion. 2. The course(s) must be comparable in academic quality to DigiPen courses including the number of credits or contact hours. Application will be denied for courses not meeting this standard. 3. Transfer credit will be considered for courses in which the grade of B - or better is recorded. Credit or Pass grades will not be accepted for transfer credit. 4. Course(s) transferred to a student s major may also require a validation examination in order to be accepted. Actual number of credits may vary from one student to another depending on the individual course work completed. Any course(s) not transferred must be completed within the duration of the programme. Page 30 of 33
Singapore Institute of Technology 1. B (Hons) Accountancy 2. B (Hons) Hospitality Business Holders of a full-time diploma awarded by any one of the five local polytechnics are eligible to apply. University of Liverpool 1. BA (Hons) Criminology and Security Holders of a full-time diploma awarded by any one of the five local polytechnics are eligible to apply. Page 31 of 33
Wheelock College (WLC) 1. BSc Early Childhood Education Child Psychology & Early Education Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Studies Psychology Studies and Early Childhood Teaching Other relevant diplomas not listed will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Page 32 of 33
The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) 1. BPS Culinary Arts Management Holders of full-time diplomas awarded by the five local polytechnics in Culinary Catering Management, Hospitality and Tourism Management and Leisure and Resort Management are eligible to apply. Other diploma graduates in hospitality, tourism, culinary management, food science and nutrition will also be considered. Graduates from non-relevant diplomas will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Credit transfers and bridging will be reviewed for each eligible candidate. 2015 Singapore Institute of Technology Correct as at time of print Page 33 of 33