Course Introduction

With the rise of popular television shows such as CSI, Criminal Minds and Law & Order, more people are developing an interest for careers in criminology.
Criminology is the study of crime and criminal behaviour. You will gain an understanding of criminal law and how a country responds to crimes through the criminal justice system.
This involves the study of policing, criminal behaviour, and transnational and international crimes. You will study the cause and prevention of crimes from a multidisciplinary approach.
The study of criminology will help you understand why people commit crimes, how to prevent them, and how we can improve the criminal justice system.
 

Curriculum Overview

INTAKES
There are 3 intakes per year.
Commencement

• January
• May
• September
  Please contact our programme consultant to obtain a copy of the class schedule.

Minimum Class Size

• 20 students
  Class may commence with fewer students than indicated above, subject to resource availability. In the event of cancellation, you will be notified at least 1 week before the programme commencement date, stated in your student contract with Kaplan, and our consultants will contact you to advise on a backup plan.

Area of Studies

CURRICULUM
Modules
Core Modules
Banking

• Commercial Banking
• Corporate Finance
• Credit and Lending Decisions
• Finance Law
• International Financial Markets and Institutions
• Treasury Management

Criminology       

• Policing and Crime Prevention
• Criminal Behaviour
• International and Transnational Crimes
• Psychology and Law
• Crime through the Ages
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Introduction To Psychological Research Methods

Common Modules
Students are required to complete the following common modules:

• Career Learning: Managing Your Career*
• Building Employability Skills OR Consulting and Freelancing

Applicants may be required to complete general elective modules to fulfil the required credit points.
*3-year Polytechnic Diploma holders are exempted, subject to University’s approval.
Private Diploma and Polytechnic Diploma holders are exempted, subject to University’s approval.

 

Entry Requirements

ADMISSION CRITERIA
Academic Requirements
Applicants with a Polytechnic Diploma may be exempted from up to 12 units and can gain entry to Year 2 of the programme. Applicants with a Murdoch University-recognised Kaplan Diploma or a private Diploma may be exempted from up to 8 units and can also gain entry to Year 2 of the programme.
This Degree programme accepts a wide range of qualifications, which includes:

Year 2 Entry

• Kaplan Diploma; OR
• Polytechnic Diploma; OR
• Other equivalent qualifications awarded by other Singapore-registered Private Education Institutions

Year 1 Entry
Applicants admitted to the Bachelor’s Degree programme may be required to undertake bridging modules to fulfil the prerequisite knowledge.

English Language Requirements
Applicants are required to meet the University’s English language requirement:

• An approved Diploma qualification or higher, where the language of instruction was English, OR
• GCE O-Level English Language or Literature in English with Grade C or better; OR
• IELTS 6.0 (with no band below 6.0)*; OR
• Kaplan Diploma in Professional Business English (PBEP) with a score of 75% (Distinction) or higher*; OR
• Any other equivalent English language qualification.

In all cases, the final decision on admission to the programme rests with the university.
*Applicable for international student.

Fees & Funding

Course Fee
Tuition Fee
The total tuition fee covers university registration, lectures/tutorials/workshops and assessments such as assignments/tests/examinations/projects (where applicable), programme materials in digital format, Degree (if earned) and transcript.
S$28,269.15 payable in 4 instalments
(14 units with exemptions)
(Nett programme fee listed above = Tuition fee of S$30,449.15 minus Education Grant of S$2,180^)
S$28,857.75 payable in 5 instalments
(16 units)
(Nett programme fee listed above = Tuition fee of S$31,037.75 minus Education Grant of S$2,180^)
Fee inclusive of 9% GST
Receive a S$500 referral fee when you recommend a friend to enrol in our Degree programme*
^The Education Grant and amount specified is exclusive to selected programmes and not transferable to other programmes or another intake of the same programme. Terms and conditions apply.

Non-Refundable Application Fee
S$239.80
Fee inclusive of 9% GST
Student Development Fee
S$283.40*
Fee inclusive of 9% GST
*Payment for this fee will be included in the first instalment.
The Student Development Fee covers the provision of a comprehensive range of initiatives aimed at enhancing the career and industry-readiness of Kaplan students, such as programmes aimed at improving interpersonal skills, technical and digital skills, as well as career advisory and job matching services.

Study Mode & Duration

Duration

• Possible completion in 16 months (instead of 28 months)

Maximum allowed candidature period

• 12 credit points: 24 months
• 24 credit points: 48 months
• 36 credit points: 60 months
• 48 credit points: 72 months
• 72 credit points: 120 months
• 96 credit points: 144 months
• 120 credit points: 144 months
  If a student fails to complete the programme within the candidature period, they will not be entitled to any recourse or refund.