FHDCRM Higher Diploma in Criminology

Track record of graduates recruited into the Disciplinary Forces

Graduates articulating to UGC

 FONG Ting-cheong

• City University of Hong Kong - Bachelor of Social Sciences in Public Policy and Politics

兩年犯罪學課程為我提供一個全面的自我提升平台。透過課堂互動、課外體驗及機構實習，除了養成批判思考的習慣外，我還建立了主動積極的態度以及良好的人際技巧。以上元素皆為我往後人生打穩根基，課程統籌Ms Lai、導師們及同屆學習夥伴都應記一功。在此祝願各位可以找到合適平台，把握每個機會發展個人獨特優勢，將來定可走出屬於你自己的路！

 FU Ho-leung Kenny

•  City University of Hong Kong - Bachelor of Social Sciences in Criminology and Sociology

由中學時期到現在，我不是班中最聰明或成績最好的學生。但憑著自己的堅持和努力 加上老師們悉心教導 令我獲益良多和在都會大學LiPACE校內取得優異成績並且獲得獎學金，我更成功地升讀城大的學士課程三年級。我想藉著今次的機會，鼓勵今年DSE同學們，找到自己適合目標和興趣，只要努力及不怕困難，抱著永不放棄的精神 ，never too late 最後一定會成功的。

 FUNG Sze-ching Celia

•  City University of Hong Kong - Bachelor of Social Sciences in Criminology and Sociology

這個課程配備良好的師資和環境讓我去認識更多關於犯罪學與香港社會的議題，除了學習課本上的知識，課程統籌Ms Lai亦安排一系列的活動，例如參觀各紀律部隊的總部或訓練學校、參觀懲教院所、機構實習等，這些寶貴的經驗都令我有所反思和成長。
Ms Lai和導師除了教授同學，也很關心同學的理想與去向，這兩年令我為自己訂立了更清晰的目標及為日後升學或投身社會奠定基石。

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)

• IT and Digital Literacy 電腦及數位素養

• General Education Courses 通識科目

• Gaining the Most from your Work-integrated Learning 從實習中成長

[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.

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 Politics and Public Administration offered by HKMU

• Year 3 of Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Economics and Public Policy Analysis offered by HKMU

• 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 and security management/services.

Recent Graduates who have joined various Disciplinary Forces