Private institutions in Singapore have offering degree programmes in a wider range of subject areas, according to a report by The Straits Times.

According to the The Straits Times the last few years have seen a trend of private institutions offering degree programmes in a much wider range of subject areas than previously. Subject areas mentioned as demonstrating growth in enrolments include early childhood education, biomedical science, fashion design, and environment science. The article suggests that employment prospects and students becoming more savvy about employability and the reasons for this trend.

Besides standard TNE qualifications, the article also mentions an increased interest in double degrees.

Read the full article here.

British Council commentary:

Singapore is one of East Asia’s three mature TNE markets, alongside Malaysia and Hong Kong. The TNE sector is very competitive, however opportunities may exist to offer niche subjects not offered in the past. Institutions should research existing provision, employability prospects and student demand for different subject areas before making strategic decisions on programme offerings.

The trend of interest in different subject areas may also be mirrored in subject choices of Singaporean students studying in the UK, with recent years seeing an increase in social science, engineering & technology, and biological science.

Institutions who are interested in exploring TNE opportunities in Singapore should contact Richard Jenner at Richard.jenner@britishcouncil.org.sg.