Introduction

This Bachelor’s Degree builds your expertise in the rapidly developing field of Criminology. You will learn to challenge common perceptions of crime as you investigate why people commit offences, how to reduce or prevent crime, and how to help both victims and offenders involved in the criminal justice system. You will examine punishment as a solution to crime, while considering the role of treatment as a response to criminal behaviour and the importance of reintegration.
Exploring criminal behaviour from a biological, legal, psychological and social perspective is an integral part of this programme, and you will consider the criminal behaviour of both adults and children. During your studies, you will have the opportunity to learn practical skills and ways of thinking that can help you forge a rewarding career in the field after you graduate.
 

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Curriculum Overview

Programme Structure

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.

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Area of Studies

Core Modules

• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Children and Crime
• Corrections
• Crime Through the Ages
• Criminal Behaviour
• Culture, Diversity and Crime
• International and Transnational Crimes
• Introduction to Psychological Research Methods
• Policing and Crime Prevention
• Psychology and Law
• Technology, Crime and Justice

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

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

Applicants may be required to complete general elective modules to fulfil the required credit points.
^3-Year polytechnic Diploma holders are exempted, subject to the University’s approval.
Year 1 Module Outline available here — private Diploma and polytechnic Diploma holders are exempted, subject to the University’s approval.
 

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Entry Requirements

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.

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Duration & Intake

Programme 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.

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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$22,246.90 payable in 4 instalments 
(12 units with exemptions) 
S$29,484.50 payable in 4 instalments 
(16 units) 
Fee inclusive of 9% GST
Receive a S$500 referral fee when you recommend a friend to enrol in our Degree programme*

NTUC members are eligible for funding support under the Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP). The maximum claimable is capped annually at S$250 for NTUC members below 40 years old and S$500 for NTUC members aged 40 and above.

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.