Diploma In Criminology


Level: Diploma

Duration: 1 Year

Type: Long Course

Faculty: School of Community Development and Social Work

Department: N/A

Discipline: Humanities

Branch: Art

Average Units: 24

Fees: 18,000 KES Per Semester

Examining Body: Not Available

Modes: Onsite (In Class) Online Blended (Online + In Class) Distance Learning Evening Classes Weekend Classes Self-Paced Online

Ideal For: High School Leaver Undergraduate Student Postgraduate Student Working Professional Career Switcher Adult Learner Skills Upgrade Educator or Teacher Government Staff General Public

About This Course

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice offers a years full-time or part-time/evening Diploma in Criminology and Criminal Justice. The course adopts a multi-disciplinary approach to studying Crime and Criminal issues in contemporary society. Successful completion of the course provides access to Higher Education for a Degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Criminal Investigation, or a related course and employment in public and private sectors, or self-employment.

Entry Requirements
  • KCSE certificate with a minimum of an aggregate of C- (minus)
  • EACE/KCE/KACE/EAACE certificate with a minimum of four (4) credits in any four subjects at ‘O’ level, one principal at A level.
  • 12th-grade certificate with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5.
  • IGCSE certificate with a minimum of four (4) upper-level passes.
  • GCE certificate with a minimum of four (4) upper-level passes at ‘O level and ‘A’ level passes of C grade.
  • Certificate in Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Course Structure
  • DC 001: Introduction to Social Sciences
  • DC 002: Fraud Detection and Management
  • DC 003: Principles of Criminology
  • DC 004: Computer Applications in Criminology
  • DC 001: Communication skills
  • DC 005: Introduction to Criminal Justice
  • DC 006: Principles of Forensic Science
  • DC 007: Global and Comparative Criminology
  • DC 008: Methods of Research for Criminology
  • DC 009: Criminal Psychology
  • DC 010: Punishment and Society
  • DC 011: Introduction to Kenyan Law and Legal Systems
  • DC 002: Health Awareness and Life Skills
  • DC 012: Criminal Law and Procedure
  • DC 016: Introduction to Criminal Investigations
Career Opportunities
  • Police Officer (State, Federal)
  • Youth Worker.
  • Forensic Investigator.
  • Cybersecurity Analyst.
  • Defence / Intelligence Analyst.
  • Victim Support Officer.
  • Risk Prevention Consultant.
  • Political and Policy Advisor.
Quick Info
Established: 2019
Curriculum: College
Levels: College
Residence: Hostel and Self-Accomodation
Ownership: Private
Special Needs: None
Location: Nairobi central, Starehe, Nairobi
Postal Address: 9469-00100
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