FHDCRM Higher Diploma in Criminology

Track record of graduates recruited into the Disciplinary Forces

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the programme, students should be able to :

• Explain how psychological and social factors shape the emergence and development of crime and social problems in HK;

• Evaluate the policies used to tackle crime and deviance in HK;

• Analyse the causes of abnormal and criminal behaviours from the theoretical perspectives of psychology, sociology, and criminology;

• Assess crime risks and public security concerns using the principles and theories of crime prevention;

• Evaluate the functions, operations and procedures of major disciplinary forces in crime prevention, control, and investigation according to the framework of the criminal justice system in Hong Kong;

• Integrate findings in forensic psychology with the principles and techniques of criminal investigation;

• Formulate personal strategies for maintaining physical fitness that are informed by knowledge of sports science and wellness training; and

• Practice leadership, collaboration and communication skills required in disciplinary forces recruitment interview.

Specialized Room: Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Room

Students can investigate crime cases/scenarios by collecting and analyzing the evidence at the mock crime scene. These include:

• Bloodstain pattern analysis

• Crime scene protocol

• DNA fingerprint analysis

• Fingerprint analysis

• Footwear evidence

• Hair and fiber analysis and trace evidence

• Handwriting and testimonial evidence and analysis

Fitness Training

Leadership and Team-Building

Entry Requirement

Applicants are normally required to meet one of the following requirements:

• Level 2 in 5 HKDSE subjects (including English Language and Chinese Language)^; or
• Satisfactory completion of Diploma Yi Jin; or
• Satisfactory completion of a QF Level 3 Diploma or an equivalent programme, e.g. Diploma of Foundation Studies awarded by Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (IVE) or by a post-secondary institution in Hong Kong; or
• Other acceptable equivalent qualifications (including non-local qualifications obtained in or outside HK, or other qualifications/experience deemed to be equivalent); or
• Mature applicants aged 21 or above, preferably with relevant working experience.

Note:
^ Applicants possessing “Attained”, “Attained with Distinction (I)" and “Attained with Distinction (II)” results in an Applied Learning (ApL) subject are deemed to have attained “Level 2”, “Level 3” and “Level 4” respectively in one HKDSE subject, with a maximum of two ApL subjects can be counted for admission purpose.

• Introduction to Psychology 心理學概論

• Introduction to Criminal Justice 司法制度概論

• Perspectives and Theories in Criminology 犯罪學理論與透視

• Social Problems in Hong Kong 香港社會問題

• Social Welfare and Social Policy in Hong Kong 香港社會福利及政策

• Positive Psychology and Personal Growth 正向心理學與個人成長

• Physical Fitness Training 體適能訓練

• Leadership and Communication Training領袖及溝通訓練

• Crime Prevention and Security Management 犯罪預防與保安管理

• Criminal Investigation and Forensic Psychology 刑事調查及法證心理學

• Theories and Practice of Disciplinary Forces and Law Enforcement 紀律部隊及執法理論與實踐

• Effective Chinese Communication Skills 應用中文傳意技巧

• English for Communication I, II & III 英語溝通技巧(一)、(二)及(三)

• General Education Courses I 通識科目 ( 一 )

• AI and Digital Literacy 人工智能與數位素養

• Preparing for Your Work-integrated Learning in Security / Human Services 保安/人本服務實習的準備

• Work-integrated Learning in Criminology 犯罪學實習 ^

[1] Students who have attained Level 3 or above in DSE English Language can be exempted from taking English for Communication I (ENGL3057EF).
[2] Non-Chinese speaking students can be exempted from taking Effective Chinese Communication Skills (CHIN4006CF). They will have to take a GE course as replacement for fulfilment of the overall credits for graduation.

^Course includes not less than 90 practicum hours

Further Studies

Graduates may articulate to :

• Year 3 of Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Applied Social Studies (Criminology, Social Policy and Youth Studies or Cultural and Heritage Studies specialization) offered by HKMU

• Year 3 of Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sociology by Hong Kong Baptist University

• Year 3 of Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Social Entrepreneurship and Development Studies by The Education University of Hong Kong

• Year 3 of Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) – Sociology by Lingnan University

• Year 3 of Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sociology by Hong Kong Shue Yan University

• Year 3 of Bachelor of Social Sciences in Criminology and Sociology offered by City University of Hong Kong

Career Prospect

Graduates will be prepared for careers in disciplinary forces, public affairs, social welfare organizations and security management/ services.

Recent Graduates who have joined various Disciplinary Forces