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Diploma of Psychology and Criminology

Kaplan Higher Education Academy

  • Singapore, Singapore
  • 0.67 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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About the program

A four-year degree in Psychology and Criminology with an integrated foundation year for students without the usual entry qualifications.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply core knowledge in Psychology and Criminology. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in law and criminal justice.

Career outcomes

  • Legal Assistant
  • Compliance Officer
  • Policy Analyst
  • Criminal Justice Officer
  • Case Officer

Curriculum

  • Four-year course. The integrated foundation year carries no credits and covers academic skills
  • Introduction to higher education
  • Critical thinking
  • Working with evidence
  • Data
  • Big ideas
  • And community and social purpose. Degree years then follow the Psychology and Criminology programme. Psychology modules cover lifespan development
  • Research methods
  • Social
  • Cognitive and biopsychology.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Kaplan Foundation Diploma
  • At least 1 GCE A-Level pass
  • A pre-university certification or other qualification assessed case by case; Mature candidates aged 30 and above considered.

Accepted academic background

Minimum age 16; 1 GCE A-Level pass, Kaplan Foundation Diploma, Year 12, High school completion, IB, Polytechnic diploma, Or other qualification equivalent to A-Level; Mature candidates 30+ with 8 years work experience (Diploma pages)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic transcripts
  • Identification document
  • Application form
  • Language proficiency evidence where applicable

How to apply

  1. Check entry requirements. Apply at least 6 weeks before the intake (). Submit the application form (fee S$523.to a Kaplan overseas or in-country representative. It includes the Student's Pass application
  2. Which Kaplan files with ICA. Receive the letter of offer
  3. Student contract and eForm. Sign and return them to accept
  4. Then pay as advised. The ICA In-Principle Approval letter serves as the entry visa where required. Attend the compulsory Reporting Day and orientation to collect the Student's Pass.

Other costs

Tuition per year$15,369 SGD
Application fee$523 SGD
Deposit$0 SGD

Program details

CampusKaplan City Campus @ Wilkie Edge
Faculty or schoolPsychology and Social Sciences
DepartmentPsychology and Criminology
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    December 2026

    Applications closed

    2 Sept 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Applications closed

    3 Nov 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    April 2027

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    1 Jan 2027

    49 days left

  • Program starts

    June 2027

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    3 Mar 2027

    110 days left

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    August 2027

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    3 May 2027

    171 days left

  • Program starts

    October 2027

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    3 Jul 2027

    232 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 0.67 years.