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What is Diploma in Criminal Justice?

The process from the apprehension of the offender until the act of penalising the offender comes under the purview of the legal framework. Law enforcement, forensic services, the judiciary, and corrections are the main pillars of the criminal justice system, which serves to uphold the ideals of legal justice.

This is the vital curriculum of the programme, where the students get to learn the science behind criminal minds, the importance of the forensic element in investigation, the aspects of law in a courtroom, as well as the roles of corrections in shaping one’s behaviour.

Study Method

On-campus

Intakes

January, May and September

Study Mode

Full Time

Duration

Full-time = 2 years 6 months
Teaching and Learning of Diploma in Criminal Justice

1

Lecture

2

Tutorial

3

Discussion & Presentation

4

Case Study

5

Group Works

6

Simulation

7

Mooting

8

Community Project

9

Industrial / Practical Training

Career Opportunities in Criminal Justice
  1. Government Sectors
    • Royal Malaysia Police (Constable or Cadet Sergeant)
    • Enforcement Officer in other Government Agencies (e.g. Customs, Road Transport Department, Religious Department, PERHILITAN, Prison Department, National Anti Drugs Agency, etc)
    • Local Government Authorities (Pihak Berkuasa Tempatan)
  2. Private Sectors
    • Private Investigators
    • Security Officers (e.g. Bank and any Financial Institutions)
    • Compliance Officers
    • Legal Firms
List of Subjects for Diploma in Criminal Justice

Year 1 / Semester 1

  • Introduction to Penology
  • Introduction to Federal Constitution
  • Introduction to Criminal Justice System
  • Fundamentals of Management
  • Falsafah dan Isu Semasa

Year 1 / Semester 2

  • Introduction to Criminal Laws
  • Criminal Investigation Techniques
  • Malaysian Legal System
  • Roles of Police in Criminal Justice System
  • Introduction to Organizational Behaviour
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A / Kursus Integriti dan Anti-Rasuah

Year 1 / Semester 3

  • Introduction to Crime and Society
  • Communication English
  • Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship

Year 2 / Semester 1

  • Roles of Court in Criminal Justice System
  • Roles of Correctional in Criminal Justice System
  • Safety and Security of the Prison
  • Introduction to Restorative Justice
  • Fundamentals of Public Relations
  • Problem Solving and Decision Making

Year 2 / Semester 2

  • Enforcement Report Writing
  • Treatment of Offenders
  • Crisis and Disaster Management
  • Introduction to Integrity and Ethics
  • Occupational Safety and Health
  • Khidmat Masyarakat

Year 2 / Semester 3

  • Criminal Court Procedures
  • Critical Issues in Criminal Justice System

Year 3 / Semester 1

  • Internship
Entry Requirements for Diploma in Criminal Justice
  1. Pass SPM/SPMV with minimum 3 credits in any subject; OR
  2. Pass UEC with at least Grade B in 3 subjects; OR
  3. Pass O-Level with at least Grade C in 3 subjects; OR
  4. Pass SKM Level 3 in the related discipline; AND
  5. Pass SPM with at least 1 credit in any subject; AND
  6. Attended consolidation program (if necessary); OR
  7. Pass Sijil Kolej Komuniti similar with Level 3 MQF in the related discipline; AND
  8. Pass SPM with at least 1 credit in any subject; AND
  9. Attended consolidation program (if necessary); OR
  10. Pass certificate (Level 3 MQF) in the related discipline with at least CGPA 2.00; OR
  11. Pass STPM or similar with at least Grade C (NGMP 2.0) in 1 subject; OR
  12. Pass STAM (maqbul); OR
  13. Other requirements considered as similar.

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