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Common ICT Programme (R58)

What You Will Learn

Discover your tech passion and turn it into a rewarding journey.

Ready to level up your tech game? Explore Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and discover your dream career. Code your destiny with the Common ICT Programme. Gain a solid foundation and turn your tech passions into a rewarding journey. Join us to unlock your potential and make a splash in the exciting world of ICT!

  • Strengthen your IT fundamentals. Build a solid IT foundation with hands-on projects in your first year, equipping you with Essential ICT Skills for any technology career path.
  • Explore high demand skills. Explore IT domains through career guidance, industry talks, and learning journeys, discovering how technology shapes industries and uncovering exciting career pathways.
  • Discover your IT domain. Shape your future by identifying strengths and choosing in-demand IT domains like AI, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, FinTech, and Software Development.

Gain High-Impact Competencies
At the end of the programme, you will gain the following competencies:

  • Automation
  • Computer OS & Networks
  • IT Security and Management
  • Programming
  • Security and Management

Note: Students enrolled in RP's Common Programmes enjoy the flexibility of up to one year to decide on a specific diploma. This will allow you to choose a more suitable and fulfilling course after exploring the different fields.

Choose a Diploma

You can choose a diploma directly after Semester 2.

After Semester 2

Choose one of the following options:

This course not only instilled in me a deep appreciation for the diverse facets of IT but also equipped me with the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to navigate this ever-changing landscape.

Celeste Ng Qian Qian
Year 2 Student

GCE O-level

Aggregate TypeRange of Net ELR2B2 for 2025 JAE Minimum Entry Requirements/Grade
ELR2B2-C 14 to 26*
  • English Language: D7
  • Mathematics (Elementary/Additional): C6
  • Any one of the 2nd group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-C Aggregate Type: C6

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

Courses with remaining vacancies after JAE posting are indicated with an asterisk (*). In order to appeal to these courses with vacancies, students need only meet the course’s MERs. Do note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee placement, as appeals posting is in order of merit, and subjected to available vacancies in the course.

Nitec/Higher Nitec

Minimum net GPARelevant Qualifications
Nitec ≥ 3.5
  • NT19 Electronics & Internet of Things
  • NT25 Electro-Mechanical Servicing/ Mechatronics/ Mechatronics (Automation Technology)/ Mechatronics (Equipment Assembly)/ Mechatronics (Medical Technology)
  • NT26 Electrical Fitting & Installation/ Electrical Installation & Servicing/ Electrical Technology/ Electrical Technology (Installation & Servicing)
  • NT27 Electrical Power & Machines/ Electrical Technology (Power & Control)/ Electrical Technology (Power & Machines)
  • NT39 Chemical Process Technology/ Chemical Process Technology (Biologics)/ Chemical Process Technology (Petrochemicals)/ Chemical Process Technology (Pharmaceuticals)/ Chemical Process Technology (Process Instrumentation)
  • NT40 Info-Communications Technology (Networking & System Administration) / Infocomm Technology
  • NT41 Multimedia Technology
  • NT42 Marine Technology /Marine Mechanics
  • NT43 Mechanical-Electrical Drafting
  • NT44 Digital Media Design/ Digital Media Design (Interactive Media)
  • NT46 Product Design
  • NT47 Communications Technology
  • NT48 Precision Engineering (Aerospace)
  • NT49 Marine Electrical Technology
  • NT52 Digital Animation
  • NT53 Aerospace Technology
  • NT54 Digital Media Design (Digital Video Effects)
  • NT56 Digital Audio & Video Production
  • NT57 Security Technology
  • NT59 Aerospace Avionics
  • NT60 Electrical Technology (Lighting & Sound)
  • NT62 Machine Building Technology/ Machine Technology
  • NT63 Facility Technology (Mechanical & Electrical Services)
  • NT64 Medical Manufacturing Technology
  • NT70 Interactive Media Design
  • NT74 Mobile Systems & Services / Info-communications Technology (Mobile Networks & Applications)
  • NT75 Rapid Transit Technology
  • NT76 Semiconductor Technology / Electronics (Microelectronics)
  • NT79 Info-Communications Technology (Cloud Computing)
  • NT80 Social Media & Web Development
  • NT96 Electronics, Computer Networking and Communications
  • NT97 Microelectronics
  • NT98 Digital & Precision Engineering
  • NT99 Web Applications
Higher Nitec ≥ 2.0
  • BS23 Retail & Online Business
  • BS24 Financial Services
  • BS25 Business Administration
  • BS82 Banking Services
  • BS83 Hospitality Operations
  • BS85 Business Studies (Accounting)/Accounting
  • BS87 Business Studies (Logistics)/Integrated Logistics Management/Logistics for International Trade/International Logistics
  • BS88 Business Studies (E-Commerce)/Business-Information Technology
  • BS90 Business Studies (Service Management)/Service Management
  • IT21 Electro-Mechanical Engineering
  • IT22 Mechatronics Engineering
  • IT31 Electrical Engineering
  • IT41 Electronics Engineering/Industrial Electronics Engineering
  • IT51 Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Design/Mechanical & Electrical Drafting & Design
  • IT52 Mechanical Engineering
  • IT54 Mechanical Engineering Drawing & Design
  • IT55 Manufacturing Engineering
  • IT56 Information Technology
  • IT57 Wireless Technology
  • IT58 Biotechnology/Biochemical Technology
  • IT59 Chemical Technology
  • IT60 Marine & Offshore Technology/Marine Offshore Engineering
  • IT61 Network Security Technology / Cyber & Network Security
  • IT63 Games Design & Development
  • IT64 Business Information Systems
  • IT66 Security System Integration
  • IT67 Civil & Structural Engineering Design
  • IT68 Facility Systems Design
  • IT69 Information Systems Quality
  • IT70 Mobile Unified Communications
  • IT71 Offshore & Marine Engineering Design
  • IT72 Process Plant Design
  • IT73 Marine Engineering
  • IT74 Aerospace Engineering
  • IT75 Advanced Manufacturing / Engineering with Business
  • IT76 e-Business Programming
  • IT82 Games Art & Design
  • IT83 Games Programming & Development
  • IT84 Interactive Design
  • IT85 Precision Engineering
  • IT86 Rapid Transit Engineering
  • IT88 IT Applications Development
  • IT89 IT Systems & Networks
  • IT90 Automotive Engineering
  • IT91 Robotics & Smart Systems
  • IT94 Integrated Mechanical & Electrical Design
  • IT95 Data Engineering
  • IT96 Immersive Applications & Game
  • IT97 AI Applications

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.

Further Studies

Upon completion of the Common ICT Programme, you will have a better understanding of all the diploma programmes available at SOI; providing you with a clear decision in choosing which discipline best suits your interests and aptitude.

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Last updated on 10 Jan 2026