Diploma in Human Resource Management with Psychology (R52)

School of Business, Diploma in Human Resource Management with Psychology (R52)

What You Will Learn

Leverage your people skills to make strategic moves in the business world.

Ready to make an impact in Human Resource Management? The Diploma in Human Resource Management with Psychology (DHRMP) equips you with essential HR skills. Explore topics like legal employment framework, talent acquisition and total rewards. Prepare to attract and develop top talent while building high-performing teams for today’s evolving organisational needs.

  • Earn the Institute for Human Resource Professionals Certified Associate certification before graduation, gaining industry recognition and a competitive edge in the human resource field
  • Receive mentoring from experienced HR leaders, accelerating your professional growth and readiness for the human resource industry
  • Stay ahead with in-demand human capital skills as you master HR analytics, DEI strategies, psychology, and international business to create agile, future-ready workforces
I've been fortunate to have nurturing lecturers who were always ready to offer guidance and support. Throughout the course, you’ll have the chance to explore the complexities of the human mind alongside the dynamics of the business processes. This journey will broaden your perspectives, deepen your learning beyond the classroom, and open up #GreaterPossibilities. You’ll also build a strong network of friends that will enrich your polytechnic experience!
THEA RAMONA FERNANDO
2024 Graduate

General Modules

Discipline Modules

Elective Modules

Customise your learning pathways by selecting ONE of the following options:

Option A: Select Elective modules totalling 12 Modular Credits (MCs) from the List of Electives below and/or from the list of modules in applicable Minor Programmes

Option B: Select a Minor Programme

Option C: Select a CET-based Certificate programme and/or Elective module(s) from the List of Electives below or from the list of modules in applicable Minor programmes (only for eligible students)

List of Electives:

Learn how you can customise your learning pathways here

Industry Orientation Programme Modules

One-Semester Industry Immersion Programme

And select one module from the list below:

GCE O-level

Aggregate TypeRange of Net ELR2B2 for 2025 JAEMinimum Entry Requirements/Grade
ELR2B2-B 13 to 17
  • English Language: C6
  • Mathematics (Elementary/Additional): C6
  • Any one of the 2nd group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-B Aggregate Type: C6

Click here to view the aggregate computation for ELR2B2-B Aggregate Type.

Nitec/Higher Nitec

Minimum net GPA Relevant Qualifications
Nitec ≥ 3.5
  • NT18 Business Administration
  • NT84 Business Services
  • NT85 Finance Services
  • NT86 Retail Services
Higher Nitec ≥ 2.0
  • BS00 Event Management
  • BS23 Retail & Online Business
  • BS24 Financial Services
  • BS25 Business Administration
  • BS30 Higher Nitec in Customer Experience
  • BS81 Early Childhood Education
  • BS82 Banking Services
  • BS83 Hospitality Operations
  • BS84 Business Studies (Event Management)
  • BS85 Business Studies (Accounting)/Accounting
  • BS86 Business Studies (Administration/ Secretarial)
  • BS87 Business Studies (Logistics)/Integrated Logistics Management/Logistics for International Trade/International Logistics
  • BS88 Business Studies (E-Commerce)/Business-Information Technology
  • BS89 Business Studies (Sport Management)/Sport Management
  • BS90 Business Studies (Service Management)/Service Management
  • BS91 Beauty & SPA Management / Beauty & Wellness Management
  • BS92 Visual Merchandising
  • BS93 Community Sport & Recreation Management
  • BS94 Retail Merchandising
  • BS98 Event Management
  • BS99 Human Resource & Administration
  • IT56 Information Technology
  • IT64 Business Information Systems
  • IT65 Leisure & Travel Operations
  • IT76 e-Business Programming
  • IT77 Facility Management
  • IT78 Shipping & Operations Services / Maritime Business

GCE A-Level

Minimum Entry Requirements

For more details on admission using Singapore Cambridge GCE A-levels qualifications, please refer to this webpage.

Note:

Admission to RP is based on academic merit and subjected to available vacancies of our diploma programmes. Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee that applicants will be offered a placement in the diploma programme. These requirements are set in place to ensure fairness to all applicants.

Career Opportunities

As a DHRMP graduate, you are well-equipped to support the company’s most valuable asset, i.e. employees, to be effective contributors to the business. Get ready to launch your career in roles such as:

HR Development

  • Learning and Development Executive
  • People and Culture Specialist
  • People Operations Executive

HR Generalist

  • Human Resource Executive / Partner

HR Management

  • Employee Relations Specialist
  • Remuneration and Benefits Analyst
  • Resourcing Analyst / Talent Acquisition Partner
  • Well-being Specialist

Further Studies

As an RP graduate, you will be prepared to embark on meaningful careers immediately after graduation. Enhance your employability by taking part-time courses or SkillsFuture Work-Study Programmes.

Moreover, every RP diploma is recognised and has a pathway leading to a relevant degree at top local and overseas universities. You may complete your degrees in just over two or three years in a four-year programme.

Skills Deepening 

After graduating from RP, you can choose to deepen your skills and knowledge in a chosen field before embarking on your career. You could either sign up for part-time courses or pursue work-study programmes. Visit our Lifelong Learning page to find out more. 

Undergraduate Studies 

As a DHRMP opens the door for you to pursue further education in various areas such as business studies, arts and social sciences, psychology and international studies at local and overseas universities: 

  • Bachelor of Arts (Cultural Studies/International Studies/Psychology) 
  • Bachelor of Business Administration 
  • Bachelor of Commerce 
  • Bachelor of Human Resource Management 
  • Bachelor of International Studies 
  • Bachelor of Management 
  • Bachelor of Social Sciences (Cultural Studies/International Studies/Psychology) 
  • Business-related degrees with specialisation in HR/International Business/Psychology 

Last updated on 27 Nov 2025