Advanced Diploma In Product Design

Course details

The course gives students the creative and technical knowledge and skills they need to become professionals in the product design industry. The emphasis is placed on conceptual investigation, critical thinking and a hands-on approach towards technological skills, manufacturing skills and design management.

Assessment Methods

All modules will be assessed through a combination of assessments, tests, class participation and written examinations. To be awarded the Advanced Diploma, students will need to achieve a passing mark of 50% for all modules. For Degree and Master Courses, students will need to achieve the passing grade stipulated by the University for all modules.

Career Opportunities

• Product Designer
• Furniture Designer
• Toy Designer
• Lighting Designer
• Environmental/ Spatial Designer
• Design Consultant
• Model Maker for Commercial Studios
• Design Educationalist

Entry Requirements

Singapore Citizens/Permanent Residents

• Students with at least 2 GCE ‘A’ Level credits.
• Students with at least 3 GCE ‘O’ Level credits.
• Students with at least 5 ‘N’ Level credits.*
• Students with diploma from Polytechnics**
• Nitec or Higher Nitec Graduates***

* Only applicable for Raffles Design Institute and Raffles Merchandising Institute.

** Exemptions based on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

*** Only applicable to the Advanced Diploma Course of relevant studies

International Students

• Students with at least 2 GCE ‘A’ Level credits.
• Students with at least 3 GCE ‘O’ Level credits.
• Students with at least 5 ‘N’ Level credits.*
• Students with diploma from Polytechnics**
• Nitec or Higher Nitec Graduates***
• (Malaysia – SPM; Indonesia – SMU; Myanmar – Standard 10; China – Senior High School)

* Only applicable for Raffles Design Institute and Raffles Merchandising Institute.

** Exemptions based on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

*** Only applicable to the Advanced Diploma Course of relevant studies

English Language Requirements

All courses at Raffles Design Institute are conducted in English. Students must be able to speak and write fluently in English.

Students who fulfil any of the requirements below will be exempted from English as a Second Language (ESL) classes:

• Minimum TOEFL score of 550* (paper-based) or 79–80 (internet-based)
• Minimum IELTS score of 5.5* (academic module) or equivalent
• Minimum score of C6 in English at GCE 'O' level
• TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) with a minimum score of 650