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About the Programme

The Diploma in Policing and Investigation (DPI) is a diploma programme that is specially developed with the objective of providing students with the necessary knowledge and skills in relation to its four core elements of Policing, Investigation, Enforcement and Law.

Our DPI programme is developed by academicians who have experience in teaching and learning. The programme is also designed by and with the cooperation of related industry experts. Hence, the structure of this programme, including the courses, teaching-learning strategies and materials, is in line with the real knowledge and practices of the industry which gives its students practical values as needed by the industry.

Diploma in Policing and Investigation (DPI) is a 2 years 6 months level 4 diploma accredited by MQA vide MQA/PA/14157 and has been given permission by Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) to promote and conduct vide N/861/4/0049.

Study Method

Hybrid (On-campus and/or online)

Intakes

January, May and September

Study Mode

Full Time & Weekend Class

Duration

Full-time = 2 years 6 months

Teaching and Learning

1

Lecture

2

Tutorial

3

Discussion & Presentation

4

Case Study

5

Group Works

6

Simulation

7

Mooting

8

Community Project

9

Industrial / Practical Training

Career Opportunities

  1. Government Sectors
    Royal Malaysia Police (Constable or Cadet Sergeant), Enforcement Officer in other Government Agencies (e.g. Customs, Road Transport Department, Religious Department, etc), Local Government Authorities (Pihak Berkuasa Tempatan)
  2. Private Sectors
    Private Investigators, Security Officers (e.g. Bank and any Financial Institutions), Compliance Officers, Legal Firms

What Will I Study

Year 1 / Semester 1

  • Introduction to Policing
  • Introduction to Federal Constitution
  • Fundamentals of Investigation
  • Fundamentals of Management
  • Falsafah dan Isu Semasa

Year 1 / Semester 2

  • Introduction to Criminal Laws
  • Criminal Investigation Techniques
  • Introduction to Criminal Procedures in Malaysia
  • Introduction to Criminal Justice System
  • Introduction to Organizational Behaviour
  • Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship

Year 1 / Semester 3

  • Introduction to Crime and Society
  • Communication English
  • Perbandingan Etika dan Moral

Year 2 / Semester 4

  • Crime Scene Investigation
  • Crime Prevention: Theory and Practices
  • Introduction to Private Investigation
  • Handling of Exhibits
  • Fundamentals of Public Relations
  • Problem Solving and Decision Making

Year 2 / Semester 5

  • Policing and Criminal Investigation Report Writing
  • Community-Oriented Policing
  • Crisis and Disaster Management
  • Integrity and Police Ethics
  • Occupational Safety and Health
  • Khidmat Masyarakat

Year 2 / Semester 6

  • Criminal Court Procedures
  • Critical Issues in Policing and Criminal Investigation

Year 3 / Semester 1

  • Internship

Entry Requirements

  1. Pass SPM/SPMV with minimum 3 credits in any subject; OR
  2. Pass UEC with at least Grade B in 3 subjects; OR
  3. Pass O-Level with at least Grade C in 3 subjects; OR
  4. Pass SKM Level 3 in the related discipline; AND
  5. Pass SPM with at least 1 credit in any subject; AND
  6. Attended consolidation program (if necessary); OR
  7. Pass Sijil Kolej Komuniti similar with Level 3 MQF in the related discipline; AND
  8. Pass SPM with at least 1 credit in any subject; AND
  9. Attended consolidation program (if necessary); OR
  10. Pass certificate (Level 3 MQF) in the related discipline with at least CGPA 2.00; OR
  11. Pass STPM or similar with at least Grade C (NGMP 2.0) in 1 subject; OR
  12. Pass STAM (maqbul); OR
  13. Other requirements considered as similar.