Specialist Diploma in Civil Engineering and Construction

Course introduction

Introduction

Our Specialist Diploma programme bridges to an Advanced Diploma by deepening your skills. This allows existing diploma or degree holders to strengthen their knowledge and hone the necessary expertise for a competitive market.

Curriculum Overview

Programme Structure

WSH201 Workplace Safety and Health Practice in Building Industry
CP202 Contracts and Procurement
HMBE203 Human Management in the Built Environment
SPM204 Site Planning and Management
CCC205 Construction Cost Control
CT206 Construction Technology
SD207 Structural Design
ICA208 IT and Computing Applications

Entry Requirements

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENT

2 GCE A-level passes in Mathematics and English, IB Diploma, or other equivalent pre-university certifications; Or
Completion of GSTM Diploma (Specialized in Civil Engineering), GSTM Diploma (Specialized in Building Surveying - Facilities), GSTM Diploma (Specialized in Mechanical Engineering), GSTM Diploma (Specialized in Marine Engineering) or GSTM Diploma (Specialized in Electrical & Electronic Engineering); Or
Polytechnic Diploma in Construction and Built Environment Industry; Or
Other PEI qualification (e.g. BCA Diploma that are equivalent to GSTM’s Specialist Diploma); Or
Matured students: At least 30 years old with at least 8 years relevant working experiences will be considered.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

*A pass in English at GCE ‘O’ Level, or IELTS 5.0 and or equivalent; Or
Completed a prior Diploma or equivalent where the medium of instruction is English

Duration & Intake

Programme Duration

ASSESSMENT
(8 modules (lecture) with exam) Coursework 70% + Examination 30%

INTAKES
Every 2 months

Fees & Funding

	FULL TIME	PART TIME
APPLICATION FEES	$216 (non-refundable)	$108 (non-refundable)
COURSE FEES	$8,640	$5,616 (2 Instalments) OR $5,886 (10 Instalments)
MATERIAL FEES	Waived	Waived
FEE PROTECTION SCHEME	Borne by GSTM	Borne by GSTM
MODE	Weekdays: 9:00AM - 12:00PM OR 1:00PM - 4:00PM OR 4:00PM - 7:00PM	Weekdays: 7:00PM - 10:00PM Weekend: 10:00AM - 1:00PM OR 2:00PM - 5:00PM OR 6:00PM - 9:00PM
DURATION	8 months (weekday)	10 months (evening weekday / weekend)

Other fees

ADMINISTRATIVE FEE (APPLICABLE TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS)
Medical Insurance:	$108
International Student Administrative Fee:	$162.00
Administrative Fee for Student Pass Application:	$86.40
ICA Application Fee:	$30
ICA Issuance Student Pass Application Fees:	$60
Total Fees	$446.40