The Higher Diploma in Criminology & Administration is designed to equip students with foundational and applied knowledge in crime prevention, justice administration, leadership, and community safety. The programme integrates criminological theory, administrative skills, ethical values, and practical field experience.

Duration: 1 to 2 academic years depending on the semester structure and practical components.
Total Credit Load: 30 to 60 credit units, adjustable to include projects and internship requirements.

• Introduction to Criminology: history, scope, crime concepts, society and ethics
• Theories of Crime: classical, sociological, psychological, and moral perspectives
• Criminal Law & Judicial Process: legal foundations and court systems
• Criminal Justice Institutions: police, courts, corrections and justice delivery
• Communication & Administrative Skills: reporting, leadership, ethics and governance

• Criminal Investigation & Forensic Basics
• Crime Prevention & Community Safety Strategies
• Conflict Resolution, Mediation & Restorative Justice
• Penology & Correctional Administration
• Research Methods in Criminology and Policy Development

Students undertake supervised field placement with law enforcement agencies, security units, NGOs, or community outreach organizations. A final research project addresses real world criminal justice or community safety challenges.

• Understand the causes, patterns, and prevention of crime
• Explain the structure and function of justice institutions
• Apply investigative and administrative principles
• Develop community based crime prevention strategies
• Conduct basic criminological research for policy and practice