
SkillsFuture Work-Study Degree for In-Employment Applicants
WSDeg is open to in-employment applicants in a relevant field of work or industry.
Individuals may choose to achieve a bachelor's degree in this pathway – Term-In Term-Out (TITO).
Why Join WSDeg?
- Advance your career
- Acquire an industry-recognised certification
- Ensure job retention
- Deepen workplace skills and competency
- Meet your aspiration of obtaining a degree

1. Apply for SIT Programme
Apply for the selected programme via yearly admissions exercise.
2. Successful Applicant
Applicant receives an offer from SIT.
3. Accepting a place in SIT
Applicant successfully enrolled as WSDeg student.

4. Upon Enrolment
WSDeg student to return to supporting employer according to programme schedule under the respective curriculum structure.
Participating Programmes (AY2023/24)*
The SkillsFuture WSDeg will be delivered in ‘Term-In Term-Out’ (TITO) model.
Students will be returning to the workplace during the stipulated periods of their undergraduate studies, alternate spending between one to twelve months in the university and at the workplace.
* The programmes offered under WSDeg are subject to change without prior notice. SIT regularly reviews its curriculum to ensure that it remains industry-relevant and prepares our students for the evolving needs of industry.
# Pending MOE approval
FAQs
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What is the objective of SkillsFuture Work-Study Degree (WSDeg) programme for In-Employment Applicants?
The SkillsFuture Work-Study Degree (WSDeg) programme is designed to allow in-employment applicants to upgrade themselves by deepening skill sets and thus increasing their competency at work. This in turn will create opportunities for career advancements and meet applicants’ aspiration of obtaining a degree qualification.
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How is WSDeg delivered for In-Employment Applicants?
The SkillsFuture WSDeg will be delivered in ‘Term-In Term-Out’ (TITO) model.
Students will be returning to the workplace during the stipulated periods of their undergraduate studies, alternate spending between one to twelve months in the university and at the workplace.
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How different is the structure of the SkillsFuture WSDeg programme, compared to a full-time degree programme at SIT?
The structure for the programmes following the Term-In Term-Out model remains largely similar to the full-time degree programmes at SIT. The full-time programmes run on a five-day study structure with trimesters set aside for on-the-job training (OJT), while the SkillsFuture WSDeg programme is structurally similar to existing programmes, they will involve companies at a deeper level and will feature a curriculum that is co-developed and co-delivered with the selected partner companies.
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Is there any eligibility criteria for In-Employment Applicants to apply for the SkillsFuture WSDeg programme?
The eligibility criteria shall follow SIT’s admission requirements listed in this link.
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I am keen to apply for the SkillsFuture WSDeg programme. How can I apply?
In-employment applicants may apply for the selected programme under WSDeg via SIT’s Yearly Admissions between January and March.