DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING (S53, DCPE)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Planned intake for 2024: 190
Range of Net 2024 JAE ELR2B2: 4 to 13
Full-time application is open to GCE 'O' Level / SPM / UEC / GCE 'A' / IGCSE / GCSE holders and ITE graduates.
Applicants should not be suffering from severe vision deficiency, acute hearing impairment or uncontrolled epilepsy. Interested applicants with any of these conditions are advised to contact Singapore Polytechnic for more information.
G.C.E. 'O' Level / SPM / UEC / IGCSE / GCSE Qualifications
Applicants must obtain:
i) the following GCE 'O' Level grades at not more than two sittings and
ii) 26 points or better for the net ELR2B2 aggregate score (i.e. English Language, 2 relevant subjects and best 2 other subjects, including CCA Bonus points)
| Subject | Grade |
|---|
| i) English Language (as 1st Language) | D7* |
| ii) Mathematics (Elementary / Additional) | C6 |
iii) Any one of the following subjects - Biology
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Combined Science
- Computing / Computer Studies
- Design & Technology
- Electronics / Fundamentals of Electronics
- Physical Science
- Physics / Engineering Science
- Science (Chemistry, Biology)
- Science (Physics, Biology)
- Science (Physics, Chemistry)
| C6 |
* Applicants offering SPM / UEC qualification must attain a minimum grade A+ to C / 1 to 6 for their Bahasa Inggeris (1119) / English Language.
SPM Grades A+ to C are equivalent to GCE 'O' Level Grades 1 to 6.
Note: IGCSE / GCSE Grades A to C is comparable to GCE 'O' levels Grades 1 to 6 and IGCSE / GCSE Grade D is comparable to GCE 'O' Grade 7.
(For those with new IGCSE / GCSE Grades 9 to 1, Grades 9 to 4 would be comparable to GCE 'O' levels Grades 1 to 6 and IGCSE / GCSE Grade 3 is comparable to GCE 'O' Grade 7).
JAE ELR2B2
The JAE ELR2B2 indicates the net aggregate
score of the lowest and highest ranked students who were admitted to these courses in the JAE. These aggregate scores are meant as a reference for applicants applying to these courses, and do not constitute the admission scores for subsequent admissions
exercises.
GCE 'A' Level Qualification - Course Duration : 2.5 years^
| SUBJECT | GRADE |
|---|
i) General Paper (English Medium)
OR
Knowledge & Inquiry | A - E |
| ii) H2 Mathematics | A - D |
| iii) H2 Physics | A - D |
^ - Admission to the 2.5-year diploma course is based on merit.
Higher Nitec Qualification
Higher Nitec holders must have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0.
Unless otherwise stated, the course duration of a Diploma course is 3 years.
| Relevant Higher Nitec |
|---|
| Advanced Manufacturing / Engineering with Business |
| Aerospace Engineering |
| Business Information Systems |
| Cyber & Network Security / Network Security Technology |
| Electrical Engineering # |
| Electronics Engineering / Industrial Electronics Engineering # |
| Electro-Mechanical Engineering # |
| E-Business Programming |
| Facility Management |
| Information Technology |
| IT Applications Development |
| IT Systems & Networks |
| Manufacturing Engineering |
| Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Design / Mechanical & Electrical Drafting & Design |
| Mechanical Engineering |
| Mechatronics Engineering # |
| Rapid Transit Engineering |
| Robotics & Smart Systems |
| Security System Integration |
| Wireless Technology |
# Those with GPA of 3.5 or more and passed the Bridging Maths 1 (BM1) programme, or have obtained at least C6 grade in GCE ‘O’ Level Mathematics, may be admitted to the 2nd year of a 3 year course.
Nitec Qualification
Nitec holders must have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5.
| Relevant Nitec |
|---|
| Aerospace Avionics |
Building Servicing / Building Services Technology /
Building Services Technology (Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration) /
Building Services Technology (Mechanical & Electrical Services) /
Facility Technology /
Facility
Technology (Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration) |
| Communications Technology |
Electrical Fitting & Installation /
Electrical Installation & Servicing /
Electrical Technology /
Electrical Technology (Installation & Servicing) |
| Electrical Technology (Lighting & Sound) |
Electrical Power & Machines
Electrical Technology (Power & Control) /
Electrical Technology (Power & Machines) |
Electro-Mechanical Servicing / Mechatronics /
Mechatronics (Automation Technology) /
Mechatronics (Equipment Assembly) /
Mechatronics (Medical Technology) |
| Electronics (Display Technology) |
| Electronics & Internet of Things |
Electronics / Electronics Servicing /
Electronics (Broadband Technology & Services) /
Electronics (Computer & Networking) /
Electronics (Computer Technology) /
Electronics (Disk Media) /
Electronics (Instrumentation)
/
Electronics (Manufacturing) /
Electronics (Mobile Devices) /
Electronics (Video Technology) /
Electronics (Wafer Fabrication) /
Electronics (Wireless LAN) |
| Electronics, Computer Networking and Communications |
| Facility Technology (Mechanical & Electrical Services) |
Infocomm Technology /
Info-Communications Technology (Networking & System Administration) |
| Info-Communications Technology (Cloud Computing) |
| Mechatronics & Robotics |
| Microelectronics |
Mobile Systems & Services /
Info-Communications Technology (Mobile Networks & Applications) |
| Social Media & Web Development |
| Web Applications |
International Qualifications
Students with international qualifications should refer to the Entry Criteria for International Qualifications.
Financial Matters
Find out more about course fees and financial assistance schemes.