Polytechnic, ITE, work-study and university courses in Singapore
Polytechnic diplomas, ITE courses, work-study diplomas and university degrees side by side. Each course links to the careers we matched it to from its name.
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Polytechnic diplomas
55 full-time diplomas at Ngee Ann, Temasek, Nanyang and Republic Polytechnics, grouped by polytechnic. Singapore Polytechnic does not publish its full-time diploma list as open data, so its diplomas are not listed here.
Nanyang Polytechnic
Diploma in Advanced & Digital Manufacturing
Leads to: Assistant manufacturing engineer, Manufacturing engineering technician
Diploma in Ai & Data Engineering
Leads to: Data entry clerk, Data processing control clerk
Diploma in Applied Chemistry
Leads to: Chemistry technician
Diploma in Architecture
Leads to: Architectural draughtsperson
Diploma in Biologics & Process Technology
Leads to: Biological technician
Diploma in Business & Financial Technology
Leads to: Financial services back office administrator
Diploma in Communication & Motion Design
Leads to: Television/Motion picture camera operator
Diploma in Experiential Product & Interior Design
Leads to: Interior designer
Diploma in Food & Beverage Business
Leads to: Brewer/Wine and related beverages machine operator, Butcher/Fishmonger and related food preparer, Food and beverage taster/grader, Food service counter attendant, Hawker/Stall holder (prepared food/drinks), Marketing and sales executive (food and beverage services), Supervisor/General foreman (food processing/woodworking/garment/leather and related trades)
Diploma in Food Science & Nutrition
Leads to: Butcher/Fishmonger and related food preparer, Food science technician, Food service counter attendant, Hawker/Stall holder (prepared food/drinks), Supervisor/General foreman (food processing/woodworking/garment/leather and related trades)
Diploma in Game Development & Technology
Leads to: Business development executive
Diploma in Oral Health Therapy
Leads to: Oral health therapist
Diploma in Social Work
Leads to: Government social benefits official, Social escort, Social work associate
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Diploma in Accountancy
Leads to: After sales adviser/Client account service executive, Assistant accountant, Bookkeeper, Ledger/Accounts clerk
Diploma in Aerospace Engineering
Leads to: Aeronautical engineering technician, Aircraft engine mechanic/repairer, Load control officer (aircraft)
Diploma in Arts Business Management
Leads to: Martial arts instructor
Diploma in Early Childhood Development & Education
Leads to: Preschool education teacher
Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Leads to: Assistant electrical engineer, Electric cable jointer, Electrical engineering technician, Electrical equipment/component assembler, Electrical fitter, Electrical household appliance repairer, Electrical lift/escalator and related equipment fitter, Electrical line installer (overhead), Electrician, Underground electrical line installer/repairer
Diploma in Electronic & Computer Engineering
Leads to: Assistant electronics engineer, Computer and related electronic equipment mechanic, Electronics engineering technician
Diploma in Environmental Science & Sustainability
Leads to: Environmental inspector (environmental public health)
Diploma in Film, Sound & Video
Leads to: Audio/Video equipment technician, Sound engineering technician, Video camera operator
Diploma in International Trade & Business
Leads to: International market agent/representative
Diploma in Landscape Design & Horticulture
Leads to: Gardener/Horticultural worker, Horticultural technician, Landscape operations officer, Landscape/Plant nursery supervisor
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Leads to: Air-conditioning/Refrigeration equipment mechanic, Aircraft engine mechanic/repairer, Assistant mechanical engineer, Automotive mechanic, Consumer audio/video equipment/radar broadcasting/transmitting equipment fitter/mechanic, Marine engine mechanic/repairer, Mechanical draughtsperson, Mechanical engineering technician, Mechanical equipment/component assembler, Mechanical products quality checker/tester, Rolling stock mechanic
Diploma in Nursing
Leads to: Enrolled/Assistant nurse (excluding registered nurse), Nursing aide/assistant
Diploma in Optometry
Leads to: Optician
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science
Leads to: Pharmaceutical products machine controller, Pharmaceutical products machine operator, Pharmacy technician
Diploma in Psychology & Community Development
Leads to: Business development executive
Diploma in Real Estate Business
Leads to: Real estate agent
Republic Polytechnic
Diploma in Biological Sciences
Leads to: Biological technician
Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Leads to: Assistant electronics engineer, Electrical/Electronic products quality checker/tester, Electrical/Electronics draughtsperson, Electronics engineering technician, Supervisor/General foreman (electrical/electronic trades, excluding lift)
Diploma in Environmental & Marine Science
Leads to: Crewing executive (ship), Environmental inspector (environmental public health), Marine draughtsperson, Marine engineering officer, Marine surveyor (ship/nautical), Ship’s deck navigating officer, Ship’s oiler/greaser, Structural steel/Ship painter
Diploma in Events & Project Management
Leads to: Exhibition/Conference/Event planner
Diploma in Financial Technology
Leads to: Financial services back office administrator
Diploma in Hotel & Leisure Management
Leads to: Butler (hotel and related establishment), Head butler (hotel and related establishment), Hotel executive, Hotel receptionist, Housekeeper (hotel and related establishment), Medical/Dental receptionist, Receptionist (general)
Diploma in Human Resource Management with Psychology
Leads to: Personnel/Human resource clerk
Diploma in Integrated Community Care
Leads to: Babysitter/Infant care-giver, Child/After school care centre worker, Child/Youth residential care assistant
Diploma in Restaurant & Culinary Management
Leads to: Chef (excluding pastry chef), Cook, Pastry chef, Senior cook
Diploma in Sports & Health
Leads to: Sports coach, Sports official
Diploma in Supply Chain Management
Leads to: Logistics/Production planner
Temasek Polytechnic
Diploma in Apparel Design & Merchandising
Leads to: Merchandising/Category executive, Visual merchandiser
Diploma in Architectural Technology & Building Services
Leads to: Building maintenance worker, Building painter, Building structure cleaner and related worker, Building technician, Supervisor/General foreman (building and related trades)
Diploma in Aviation Management
Leads to: Aircraft engine mechanic/repairer, Load control officer (aircraft)
Diploma in Chemical Engineering
Leads to: Assistant chemical engineer, Chemical engineering technician (excluding petroleum, natural gas and petrochemical), Chemical engineering technician (petrochemical), Chemical engineering technician (petroleum/natural gas), Chemical processing/products plant controller, Chemical processing/products plant/machine operator
Diploma in Computer Engineering
Leads to: Computer systems operator
Diploma in Culinary & Catering Management
Leads to: Chef (excluding pastry chef), Cook, Pastry chef, Senior cook
Diploma in Digital Film & Television
Leads to: Makeup artist (stage/film/studio), Radio/Television studio equipment operator
Diploma in Electronics
Leads to: Electronic equipment/component assembler, Electronics fitter (excluding broadcasting and communication equipment)
Diploma in Fashion Management & Design
Leads to: Fashion and related model
Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management
Leads to: Butler (hotel and related establishment), Head butler (hotel and related establishment), Hotel executive, Hotel receptionist, Housekeeper (hotel and related establishment), Medical/Dental receptionist, Receptionist (general)
Diploma in Integrated Facility Management
Leads to: Premises/Facilities maintenance officer
Diploma in International Trade & Logistics
Leads to: Logistics/Production planner
Diploma in Mechatronics
Leads to: Mechatronics technician
Diploma in Medical Biotechnology
Leads to: Medical device assembler/repairer, Medical X-ray technician, Medical/Dental receptionist, Medical/Pathology laboratory technician
Diploma in Veterinary Technology
Leads to: Farming technician (animal production), Veterinary technician/assistant
ITE courses
41 Higher Nitec, Nitec and ITE diploma courses at the Institute of Technical Education.
Higher Nitec
Higher Nitec in Accounting
Leads to: After sales adviser/Client account service executive, Assistant accountant, Bookkeeper, Ledger/Accounts clerk
Higher Nitec in Advanced Manufacturing
Leads to: Assistant manufacturing engineer, Manufacturing engineering technician
Higher Nitec in Aerospace Engineering
Leads to: Aeronautical engineering technician, Aircraft engine mechanic/repairer, Load control officer (aircraft)
Higher Nitec in Applied Food Science
Leads to: Butcher/Fishmonger and related food preparer, Food and beverage taster/grader, Food science technician, Food service counter attendant, Hawker/Stall holder (prepared food/drinks), Marketing and sales executive (food and beverage services), Supervisor/General foreman (food processing/woodworking/garment/leather and related trades)
Higher Nitec in Architectural Technology
Leads to: Architectural draughtsperson
Higher Nitec in Automotive Engineering
Leads to: Automotive mechanic, Motor vehicle spray painter, Private-hire car driver
Higher Nitec in Beauty & Wellness Management
Leads to: Beautician
Higher Nitec in Business Administration
Leads to: Financial services back office administrator, Operations officer (administrative), Website administrator/Webmaster
Higher Nitec in Chemical Process Technology
Leads to: Assistant chemical engineer, Chemical engineering technician (excluding petroleum, natural gas and petrochemical), Chemical engineering technician (petrochemical), Chemical engineering technician (petroleum/natural gas), Chemical processing/products plant controller, Chemical processing/products plant/machine operator
Higher Nitec in Civil & Structural Engineering Design
Leads to: Assistant civil/structural engineer, Building structure cleaner and related worker, Civil/Structural engineering draughtsperson, Structural metal preparer/erector, Structural steel/Ship painter
Higher Nitec in Community Care & Social Services
Leads to: Babysitter/Infant care-giver, Child/After school care centre worker, Child/Youth residential care assistant, Government social benefits official, Social escort, Social work associate
Higher Nitec in Culinary Arts
Leads to: Chef (excluding pastry chef), Cook, Martial arts instructor, Senior cook
Higher Nitec in Data Engineering
Leads to: Data entry clerk, Data processing control clerk
Higher Nitec in Early Childhood Education
Leads to: Preschool education teacher
Higher Nitec in Electrical Engineering
Leads to: Assistant electrical engineer, Electric cable jointer, Electrical equipment/component assembler, Electrical fitter, Electrical household appliance repairer, Electrical lift/escalator and related equipment fitter, Electrical line installer (overhead), Electrical/Electronic products quality checker/tester, Electrical/Electronics draughtsperson, Electrician, Supervisor/General foreman (electrical/electronic trades, excluding lift), Underground electrical line installer/repairer
Higher Nitec in Electronics Engineering
Leads to: Assistant electronics engineer, Computer and related electronic equipment mechanic, Electrical/Electronic products quality checker/tester, Electrical/Electronics draughtsperson, Electronic equipment/component assembler, Electronics engineering technician, Electronics fitter (excluding broadcasting and communication equipment), Supervisor/General foreman (electrical/electronic trades, excluding lift)
Higher Nitec in Event Management
Leads to: Exhibition/Conference/Event planner
Higher Nitec in Facilities Management & Engineering
Leads to: Premises/Facilities maintenance officer
Higher Nitec in Film & Video Production
Leads to: Audio/Video equipment technician, Makeup artist (stage/film/studio), Video camera operator
Higher Nitec in Hospitality Operations
Leads to: Butler (hotel and related establishment), Head butler (hotel and related establishment), Hotel executive, Hotel receptionist, Housekeeper (hotel and related establishment), Medical/Dental receptionist, Receptionist (general)
Higher Nitec in Interior & Product Design
Leads to: Interior designer
Higher Nitec in IT Applications Development
Leads to: Business development executive
Higher Nitec in Landscape Management & Design
Leads to: Gardener/Horticultural worker, Horticultural technician, Landscape operations officer, Landscape/Plant nursery supervisor
Higher Nitec in Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Leads to: Logistics/Production planner
Higher Nitec in Marine & Offshore Engineering
Leads to: Crewing executive (ship), Marine draughtsperson, Marine engineering officer, Marine surveyor (ship/nautical), Ship’s deck navigating officer, Ship’s oiler/greaser, Structural steel/Ship painter
Higher Nitec in Mechanical Engineering
Leads to: Air-conditioning/Refrigeration equipment mechanic, Aircraft engine mechanic/repairer, Assistant mechanical engineer, Automotive mechanic, Computer and related electronic equipment mechanic, Consumer audio/video equipment/radar broadcasting/transmitting equipment fitter/mechanic, Marine engine mechanic/repairer, Mechanical draughtsperson, Mechanical engineering technician, Mechanical equipment/component assembler, Mechanical products quality checker/tester, Rolling stock mechanic
Higher Nitec in Mechatronics Engineering
Leads to: Mechatronics technician
Higher Nitec in Nursing
Leads to: Enrolled/Assistant nurse (excluding registered nurse), Nursing aide/assistant
Higher Nitec in Opticianry
Leads to: Optician
Higher Nitec in Passenger Services
Leads to: Passenger services agent
Higher Nitec in Pastry & Baking
Leads to: Baker, Pastry chef, Pastry/Confectionery maker
Higher Nitec in Precision Engineering
Leads to: Precision grinding machine setter-operator, Precision optics technician, Supervisor/General foreman (precision/handicraft/printing and related trades)
Higher Nitec in Retail & Online Business
Leads to: Online sales channel executive
Higher Nitec in Security System Integration
Leads to: IT security technician, Private security officer, Safety/Security consultant, Securities clerk, Security supervisor, Senior private security officer, Senior security supervisor
Higher Nitec in Vertical Transportation
Leads to: Electrical lift/escalator and related equipment fitter, Fork lift truck operator, Lift supervisor, Lift technician
Higher Nitec in Visual Merchandising
Leads to: Merchandising/Category executive, Visual merchandiser
ITE diplomas (Technical Diploma and Technical Engineer Diploma)
Technical Diploma in Beauty & Wellness Management
Leads to: Beautician
Technical Diploma in Hospitality & Hotel Management
Leads to: Butler (hotel and related establishment), Head butler (hotel and related establishment), Hotel executive, Hotel receptionist, Housekeeper (hotel and related establishment), Medical/Dental receptionist, Receptionist (general)
Technical Engineer Diploma in Automotive Engineering
Leads to: Automotive engineering technician, Automotive mechanic, Motor vehicle spray painter, Private-hire car driver
Technical Engineer Diploma in Civil & Structural Engineering
Leads to: Assistant civil/structural engineer, Building structure cleaner and related worker, Civil engineering technician, Civil/Structural engineering draughtsperson, Structural metal preparer/erector, Structural steel/Ship painter
Technical Engineer Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Clean Energy)
Leads to: Electrical engineering technician
ITE work-study diplomas
38 work-study diplomas: you are employed by a company and study at ITE at the same time.
Work-Study Diploma in Accountancy
Leads to: After sales adviser/Client account service executive, Assistant accountant, Bookkeeper, Ledger/Accounts clerk
Work-Study Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing
Leads to: Assistant manufacturing engineer, Manufacturing engineering technician
Work-Study Diploma in Aircraft Engine Maintenance
Leads to: Aircraft engine mechanic/repairer, Port limit helmsman/steersman/engine driver/tugmaster, Stationary engine operator
Work-Study Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Leads to: Aeronautical engineering technician, Load control officer (aircraft)
Work-Study Diploma in Airport Operations
Leads to: Airport maintenance technician, Airport mobile equipment operator
Work-Study Diploma in Arboriculture & Horticulture
Leads to: Gardener/Horticultural worker, Horticultural technician, Landscape operations officer, Landscape/Plant nursery supervisor
Work-Study Diploma in Architectural BIM & Design
Leads to: Architectural draughtsperson
Work-Study Diploma in Automation Engineering
Leads to: Automated assembly line/Industrial robot operator, Automation technician
Work-Study Diploma in Chemical Process Technology
Leads to: Assistant chemical engineer, Chemical engineering technician (excluding petroleum, natural gas and petrochemical), Chemical engineering technician (petrochemical), Chemical engineering technician (petroleum/natural gas), Chemical processing/products plant controller, Chemical processing/products plant/machine operator
Work-Study Diploma in Cloud Management & Operations (Infrastructure Support)
Leads to: IT support technician
Work-Study Diploma in Community Care Integration & Management
Leads to: Babysitter/Infant care-giver, Child/After school care centre worker, Child/Youth residential care assistant
Work-Study Diploma in Community Engagement & Development
Leads to: Business development executive
Work-Study Diploma in Culinary Arts & Management
Leads to: Chef (excluding pastry chef), Cook, Martial arts instructor, Pastry chef, Senior cook
Work-Study Diploma in Customer Experience Management (Aviation Services)
Leads to: Load control officer (aircraft)
Work-Study Diploma in Customer Experience Management (Cabin Services)
Leads to: Cabin attendant/steward
Work-Study Diploma in Data Centre Infrastructure & Operation
Leads to: Data entry clerk, Data processing control clerk, IT infrastructure technician
Work-Study Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Leads to: Assistant electrical engineer, Electric cable jointer, Electrical engineering technician, Electrical equipment/component assembler, Electrical fitter, Electrical household appliance repairer, Electrical lift/escalator and related equipment fitter, Electrical line installer (overhead), Electrical/Electronic products quality checker/tester, Electrical/Electronics draughtsperson, Electrician, Underground electrical line installer/repairer
Work-Study Diploma in Electronics & Computer Engineering (Applied Electronics & AI)
Leads to: Assistant electronics engineer, Computer and related electronic equipment mechanic, Computer systems operator, Electronic equipment/component assembler, Electronics engineering technician, Electronics fitter (excluding broadcasting and communication equipment)
Work-Study Diploma in Event Management
Leads to: Exhibition/Conference/Event planner
Work-Study Diploma in Facilities Management
Leads to: Premises/Facilities maintenance officer
Work-Study Diploma in Fitness Management
Leads to: Physical fitness instructor
Work-Study Diploma in Hotel & Restaurant Management
Leads to: Butler (hotel and related establishment), Head butler (hotel and related establishment), Hotel executive, Hotel receptionist, Housekeeper (hotel and related establishment), Medical/Dental receptionist, Receptionist (general)
Work-Study Diploma in Human Resource Management
Leads to: Personnel/Human resource clerk
Work-Study Diploma in Integrated Supply Chain Management (Logistics)
Leads to: Logistics/Production planner
Work-Study Diploma in Land Transport Engineering (Operations Management)
Leads to: Land surveying technician, Land transport clerk, Radio-telephone operator (land-based)
Work-Study Diploma in Land Transport Engineering (Rail)
Leads to: Rail station service assistant, Rail transport equipment project executive
Work-Study Diploma in Land Transport Engineering (Vehicle)
Leads to: Automotive engineering technician, Motor vehicle spray painter, Private-hire car driver
Work-Study Diploma in Marine & Offshore Engineering - Production (Repair & Maintenance)
Leads to: Crewing executive (ship), Marine draughtsperson, Marine engineering officer, Marine surveyor (ship/nautical), Ship’s deck navigating officer, Ship’s oiler/greaser, Structural steel/Ship painter
Work-Study Diploma in Mechanical & Electrical Services Supervision
Leads to: Supervisor/General foreman (electrical/electronic trades, excluding lift)
Work-Study Diploma in Mechanical Systems Engineering
Leads to: Air-conditioning/Refrigeration equipment mechanic, Assistant mechanical engineer, Automotive mechanic, Consumer audio/video equipment/radar broadcasting/transmitting equipment fitter/mechanic, Marine engine mechanic/repairer, Mechanical draughtsperson, Mechanical engineering technician, Mechanical equipment/component assembler, Mechanical products quality checker/tester, Rolling stock mechanic
Work-Study Diploma in Media Communication & Digital Marketing
Leads to: Marketing and sales executive (food and beverage services)
Work-Study Diploma in Nursing (In-service Enrolled Nurses only)
Leads to: Enrolled/Assistant nurse (excluding registered nurse), Nursing aide/assistant
Work-Study Diploma in Opticianry
Leads to: Optician
Work-Study Diploma in Paramedicine
Leads to: Ambulance driver, Paramedic
Work-Study Diploma in Port Automation Technology
Leads to: Port captain, Port limit helmsman/steersman/engine driver/tugmaster, Port master/Dockmaster, Port/Shipping operations supervisor
Work-Study Diploma in Security Operations
Leads to: IT security technician, Private security officer, Safety/Security consultant, Securities clerk, Security supervisor, Senior private security officer, Senior security supervisor
Work-Study Diploma in Security Systems Engineering
Leads to: IT security technician, Private security officer, Safety/Security consultant, Securities clerk, Security supervisor, Senior private security officer, Senior security supervisor
Work-Study Diploma in Vertical Transportation
Leads to: Electrical lift/escalator and related equipment fitter, Fork lift truck operator, Lift supervisor, Lift technician
University degrees by field
Degrees grouped by field of study, with the universities that teach them.
Polytechnic diplomas: Ngee Ann, Temasek, Nanyang and Republic Polytechnics (via data.gov.sg): Polytechnic full-time diploma course lists (NP 2026, TP AY2025, NYP 2016-2025, RP 2020-2025), Singapore Open Data Licence v1.0. Grouped by Peernovo.
ITE courses: Institute of Technical Education (via data.gov.sg): ITE Course Catalog (2014 to 2026 (data.gov.sg update 2026-06-15)), Singapore Open Data Licence v1.0. Grouped by Peernovo.
ITE work-study diplomas: Institute of Technical Education (via data.gov.sg): ITE Course Catalog (2014 to 2026 (data.gov.sg update 2026-06-15)), Singapore Open Data Licence v1.0. Grouped by Peernovo.