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Be at the forefront of solving crimes

Criminology explores the causes and effects of crime as well as criminal thought processes and the public’s reaction to criminal behaviour. It is the study of crime and criminal behaviour. This involves the study of policing, criminal behaviour, and transnational and international crimes. You will gain an understanding of how countries respond to crimes through the criminal justice system.

Solving crimes requires proficiency in a diverse set of skills across several fields. Hence, scientific approaches to research are undertaken in criminology through a multi-disciplinary approach.

By studying Criminology, you will learn about the social and psychological factors that drive criminals as well as understand the criminal justice system in order to anticipate crime and apprehend its perpetrators.

What do Criminologists do?

A criminologist's day-to-day involves fieldwork and opportunities to gather evidence at crime scenes and attend autopsies, along with analytical work and reports done in the office.

Criminologists’ expertise have made them invaluable in supporting police efforts and improving crime prevention, and suitable to be advisors and even educators. Some of the concepts they have helped to pioneer include as community-oriented policing (working closely with communities) and predictive policing (using statistics to identify high-risk crime zones).

Join the industry and equip yourself with a Double Major Degree in Psychology and Criminology to gain competitive advantage.

Polytechnic Diploma holders receive exemptions and gain direct entry to Year 2 of the Degree programme1. You can complete it in 20 months instead of 28 - 36 months2. You can look forward to starting your career and earning sooner, possibly even one year earlier. You also have the flexibility to plan your schedule and study at your own pace while you are working.

Good skills to have

Across the Criminology field, there are key skills that remain vital to your success, such as communication skills for effective and efficient sharing of theories, findings and solutions. Computer skills are essential to conduct research and analyse data.

Career Opportunities
  • Corrections Officer
  • Criminologist
  • Forensic Science Technician
  • Insurance Fraud Investigator
  • Loss Prevention Specialist
  • Police Officer
  • Private Investigator
  • Probation & Community Control Officer
  • Security Specialist
Criminology Salary Guide

An entry-level sociologist criminology (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of S$49,996. On the other hand, a senior-level sociologist criminology (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of S$86,3383.

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