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Last Updated: 03 Feb 2026

Common ICT Programme

A 1 year programme that provides you an excellent foundation in ICT, giving you time to discover more about our diploma courses before you make your choice of what to pursue in Year 2.

Course code: T63
Temasek Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE, JPAE, Poly EAE, PFP, DAE
2026 JAE ELR2B2-C net aggregate: 9 - 20
Course duration: 3 years
At the end of Year 1, you can choose to major in one of the following courses:

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Course details

Field of study
Information and Digital Technologies
Certification offered

Depends on the diploma course you choose to major in

Learn more about the course

Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.

For N(A)-Level students seeking admission through PFP

This course is under the Engineering & Technology sub-cluster

SubjectGrade
English Language Syllabus A1-3
Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics1-3

One of the following relevant subjects:

  • Design and Technology
  • Food and Nutrition/Nutrition and Food Science
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
1-3

Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA

    		1-4
    For O-Level students seeking admission through JAE
    SubjectGrade
    English Language1-7
    Additional Mathematics or Mathematics1-6

    Any one of the 2nd group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-C Aggregate Type

    • Biology
    • Biotechnology
    • Chemistry
    • Computing/Computer Studies
    • Creative 3D Animation
    • Design & Technology
    • Food & Nutrition/Nutrition & Food Science
    • Electronics/Fundamentals of Electronics
    • Exercise & Sports Science
    • Physics
    • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
    • Science (Physics, Biology)
    • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
    		1-6

    Course modules

    Year 1

    Diploma-related modules

    • Logic and Mathematics
    • Data Visualisation and Analytics
    • Computational Thinking
    • User Experience and Interface Design
    • Network and Cloud Technology
    • Cybersecurity Fundamentals
    • Database Application Development
    • Data Structures and Algorithms
    • Application Development Project

    General modules

    • Career Readiness
    • Leadership Fundamentals
    • Current Issues & Critical Thinking 
    • Sports & Wellness

    How to register

    Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

    You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.

    Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE)

    You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

    Polytechnic Early Admissions Exercise (Poly EAE)

    You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

    Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

    You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

    Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE)

    You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.