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Diploma in Design (R67)

What You Will Learn

Explore a world of creativity and innovation, where endless possibilities await your career journey.

Kickstart your creative career by mastering essential design thinking and software skills tailored for the design industry. Choose to specialise in Games & Gamification, User Experience, or Visual Communication, and develop user-focused designs for diverse media platforms.

  • Specialise in one of three exciting fields: Games & Gamification, User Experience, or Visual Communication
  • Build strong technical and analytical abilities, earning professional certifications in industry-standard software like Adobe Illustrator, Unity, and Autodesk Fusion 360
  • Gain valuable real-world experience through internships with top companies such as DBS Bank, Electrolux, McCann Worldgroup, Mediacorp, Mothership, NCS Pte Ltd, Ubisoft, Hepmil Media Group and more
Looking back, choosing this course was a great decision. It opened my eyes to new learning and creativity. I learned that stepping into the unknown can bring growth and opportunities, and that taking risks can lead to the most rewarding experiences, even without a clear path.
Lynne Kang
2025 Graduate

General Modules

Discipline Modules

Major Modules

Elective Modules

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

List of Electives

AND if you are taking the One-Semester Industry Immersion Programme, you will need to select ONE of the following options:

Option A: Select Elective modules totalling 12 Modular Credits (MCs) 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 modules in applicable Minor Programmes (only for eligible students)

Learn how you can customise your learning pathways here

Industry Orientation Programme Modules

Option 1: One-Semester Industry Immersion Programme

And select one module from the list below:

Option 2: Two-Semester Industry Immersion Programme

GCE O-level

Aggregate TypeRange of Net ELR2B2 for 2025 JAE Minimum Entry Requirements/Grade
ELR2B2-D 10 to 20
  • English Language: D7
  • Mathematics (Elementary/Additional): D7
  • Any one of the 2nd group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-D Aggregate Type: C6

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

 

Nitec/Higher Nitec

Minimum net GPARelevant Qualifications
Nitec ≥ 3.5
  • NT16 Video Production
  • NT21 Architectural Drafting/ Building Drafting (Architectural)
  • NT23 Civil & Structural Drafting/ Building Drafting (Civil & Structural)
  • NT24 Electronics/ Electronics Servicing/ Electronics (Broadband Technology & Services)/ Electronics (Computer & Networking)/ Electronics Instrumentation)/ Electronics (Mobile Devices)/ Electronics (Wafer Fabrication)/ Electronics (Wireless LAN)
  • 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)
  • NT30 Maintenance Fitting/ Mechanical Servicing/ Mechanical Technology
  • NT32 Precision Machining/ Precision Engineering (Machining)
  • NT37 Precision Engineering (Injection Mould)/ Precision Engineering (Press Tool)/ Precision Engineering (Tool & Mould)/ Precision Tooling/ Tool & Die - Making
  • NT40 Info-Communications Technology (Networking & System Administration) / Infocomm Technology
  • NT41 Multimedia Technology
  • NT44 Digital Media Design/ Digital Media Design (Interactive Media)
  • NT46 Product Design
  • NT47 Communications Technology
  • NT52 Digital Animation
  • NT54 Digital Media Design (Digital Video Effects)
  • NT56 Digital Audio & Video Production
  • NT57 Security Technology
  • NT60 Electrical Technology (Lighting & Sound)
  • NT65 Space Design (Architecture)
  • NT66 Space Design (Interior & Exhibition) / Interior & Exhibition Desgn
  • NT70 Interactive Media Design
  • NT71 Visual Communication
  • NT72 Visual Effects
  • NT74 Mobile Systems & Services / Info-communications Technology (Mobile Networks & Applications)
  • NT79 Info-Communications Technology (Cloud Computing)
  • NT80 Social Media & Web Development
  • NT81 Attraction Operations
  • NT84 Business Services
  • NT85 Finance Services
  • NT86 Retail Services
  • NT87 Travel & Tourism Services
  • NT88 Electronics (Display Technology)
  • NT96 Electronics, Computer Networking and Communications
  • NT97 Microelectronics
  • NT98 Digital & Precision Engineering
  • NT99 Web Applications
Higher Nitec ≥ 2.0
  • BS00 Event Management
  • BS23 Retail & Online Business
  • BS24 Financial Services
  • BS27 Tourism
  • BS29 Higher Nitec in Communication Design
  • BS30 Higher Nitec in Customer Experience
  • BS31 Higher Nitec in Film & Video Production
  • BS32 Higher Nitec in Interior & Product Design
  • BS33 Higher Nitec in Technical Theatre & Production
  • 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
  • BS95 Passenger Services
  • BS96 Performance Production
  • BS97 Filmmarking (Cinematography)
  • BS98 Event Management
  • IT12 Higher Nitec in Community Care & Social Services
  • IT15 Higher Nitec in Facilities Management & Engineering
  • IT16 Higher Nitec in Operational & Information Technology
  • 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
  • IT61 Network Security Technology / Cyber & Network Security
  • IT63 Games Design & Development
  • IT64 Business Information Systems
  • IT65 Leisure & Travel Operations
  • IT66 Security System Integration
  • IT67 Civil & Structural Engineering Design
  • IT68 Facility Systems Design
  • IT69 Information Systems Quality
  • IT70 Mobile Unified Communications
  • IT72 Process Plant Design
  • IT74 Aerospace Engineering
  • IT75 Advanced Manufacturing / Engineering with Business
  • IT76 e-Business Programming
  • IT77 Facility Management
  • IT79 Elder Care
  • IT80 Space Design Technology / Architectural Technology
  • IT81 Broadcast & Media Technology
  • IT82 Games Art & Design
  • IT83 Games Programming & Development
  • IT84 Interactive Design
  • IT85 Precision Engineering
  • IT87 Landscape Management & Design
  • IT88 IT Applications Development
  • IT89 IT Systems & Networks
  • IT90 Automotive Engineering
  • IT91 Robotics & Smart Systems
  • IT92 Motion Graphics
  • IT93 Visual Effects
  • IT94 Integrated Mechanical & Electrical Design
  • IT96 Immersive Applications & Game

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.
  • Applicants with mild colour vision deficiency may be assessed on a case-by-case basis to determine their suitability for the courses.

Career Opportunities

As a Diploma in Design graduate, you can look forward to a variety of exciting professions within your respective domains.

Major in Games & Gamification

  • 2D Digital Artist
  • 3D Artist
  • Game Assistant Producer
  • Game Designer
  • Game Quality Assurance Tester
  • Gamification Designer
  • Immersive Media Designer
  • Level Designer
  • Technical Artist

Major in User Experience

  • Design Researcher
  • Product Designer
  • User Experience Designer
  • User Interface Designer
  • Visualiser/Storyteller

Major in Visual Communication

  • Editorial/Publication Designer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Immersive Media Producer
  • Marketing Executive
  • Social Media Executive
  • Visualiser/Storyteller
  • Web Designer

Further Studies

Upon completing your studies at RP, 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

Graduates of DiD can choose to pursue design-related degree programmes at top universities, include:

Local universities:

Overseas universities also welcome our graduates with module exemptions. These include: 

Australia:

United Kingdom:

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Last updated on 10 Dec 2025