The Diploma in Criminology & Administration provides students with a solid foundation in criminological theory, criminal law and procedure, justice systems, investigation, and administrative practices. The programme prepares graduates for entry level roles in criminal justice, security services, corrections, and public administration.

Duration: 1 to 2 academic years depending on institutional structure.
Award: Diploma in Criminology & Administration.

• Introduction to Criminology: crime, causes, measurement, and trends
• Principles of Criminology & Administrative Criminology
• Introduction to Social Sciences and Sociology
• Introduction to Psychology and Criminal Psychology
• Communication Skills for justice and administrative professionals

• Criminal Law: legal definitions of crime and sanctions
• Law of Evidence and Criminal Procedure
• Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
• Elements of Criminal Procedure from arrest to sentencing

• Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science fundamentals
• Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
• Crime Analysis and Fingerprinting techniques
• Computer Forensics and Information Security basics

• Principles of Management and Administrative Practices
• Security Management in institutions and communities
• Crime Prevention Strategies
• Police Administration and organizational leadership
• Occupational Safety and Health

• Victimology and victim support services
• Penology and correctional systems
• Juvenile Delinquency and youth justice
• Theories of Crime: sociological and psychological perspectives
• Global and Comparative Criminology

Students complete an introduction to research methods in criminology, followed by a capstone project or industrial attachment to apply classroom knowledge to real world justice and security challenges.

• Investigation focused pathway: forensic science, crime analysis, computer forensics
• Administration focused pathway: police administration, security management, leadership