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HD in Crime and Investigation (HDCI)

Higher Diploma in Crime and Investigation

The Higher Diploma in Crime and Investigation (HDCI) equips students for careers in crime prevention, investigation and related fields, with pathways to the UWL BSc (Hons) Criminology and Forensic Investigation top-up degree.

Higher Diploma in Crime and Investigation
Mode of Study

Full time / Part time / Blended Mode

Medium of Instruction

English

Delivery Campus
  • Main Campus : SSP Campus
  • Other Learning Centre: CSW Campus
Duration
  • Full-time: 2 years
  • Part-time: 2-3 years
Programme Leader

Dr. Ernest So

Enquiries
Programme Commencement Date

September / February / June

Registration & QR
EDB Registration No.
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Qualifications Framework
QF

The qualification of this programme is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF).

QF Level
4
QR Registration No.
26/000575/L4
Registration Validity Period
01/09/2026 - 31/08/2029
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Programme features

The Higher Diploma in Crime & Investigation equips students with essential knowledge and skills for careers in crime prevention, investigation and related fields. Comprehensive training covers investigative techniques, security operations and compliance practices.

Students gain practical skills and theoretical understanding for roles across law enforcement, private investigation and security services. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions such as junior investigator, crime scene assistant, crime prevention officer or security personnel, as well as trainee roles in investigation and compliance.

The programme emphasises professional ethics and workplace practice, and provides a solid pathway to degree study in criminology, law, criminal justice or related disciplines.

Programme objectives

The programme provides a broad-based education in crime, criminal justice and criminal investigation, with a focus on practical application in law enforcement and related sectors. Students build a solid foundation in these fields, understand the interrelationship between crime, justice and investigation, and apply knowledge of legal frameworks, criminal behaviour and investigative techniques. They also learn to design investigation strategies and uphold ethical and professional standards in criminal investigation practice.

BlockModules
5 core modules
  • Introduction to Academic English
  • Practical Chinese
  • Project Skills No Examination
  • Professional Ethics
  • English for Communication in Workplace
1 elective
  • Statistics
  • Ethical Hacking Skills
  • Introduction to Psychology
10 specialised modules
  • Introduction to Criminal Law and Procedures No Examination
  • Penal System and Victim Support No Examination
  • Introduction to Forensic Science Investigation No Examination
  • Introduction to Policing No Examination
  • Introduction to Criminology No Examination
  • Studies of Transnational Crime No Examination
  • Criminal Investigation No Examination
  • Crime and Criminal Behaviour No Examination
  • Introduction to Criminal Justice System No Examination
  • Cybercrime No Examination

Campus

Main campus: Sham Shui Po; other learning centre: Cheung Sha Wan.

Graduation Requirements

Completion and obtained Pass or above in 16 required subjects.

Advanced standing

Applicants who hold qualifications from recognized institutions may apply for advanced standing in the course. Successful applicants will be granted advanced standing for specific courses in the programme, with a maximum waiver of 8 courses. This means that they will only need to complete the remaining 8 courses to fulfill the graduation requirements of the programme.

For more information, please refer to entry requirements.

Remarks: Qualified applicants may be exempted from up to 8 modules, which will be decided on a case-by-case basis. (e.g. exemption of maximum 8 modules for Higher Diploma; and exemption of maximum 4 modules for Certificate)
Remarks: For Police Constable applicants and Correctional Services – Assistant Officer II applicants, 8 modules will be exempted from this higher diploma programme.

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Full Time

Year 1Tuition fee： HK$58,000
Year 2Tuition fee： HK$58,000

Part Time

The tuition fee is charged per subject, total of 16 subjects are to be studied.

#The tuition fee will be subject to adjustment by annual review.

2+1 top-up articulation

HKIT Higher Diploma graduates may pursue the one-year top-up BSc (Hons) Criminology and Forensic Investigation offered with the University of West London.

Eligible students may apply for NMTSS subsidy.

See our top-up degree page for details.

Year 1 Entry

  1. Level 2 in five HKDSE subjects including English and Chinese; or
  2. Completion of Diploma Yi Jin / Diploma of Applied Education; or
  3. Equivalent of the above qualifications (Non-local students with the equivalent qualifications are also considered); or
  4. Relevant and substantial work experience and/or prior qualification(s) obtained in or outside Hong Kong (e.g. assessed through recognition of prior learning and credit accumulation and transfer), with demonstrated ability to undertake sub-degree education.

Remarks:

  1. Applicants with HKDSE qualifications are eligible to use a maximum of two Applied Learning (ApL) subjects for admission applications.

    For HKDSE applicants from 2018 onwards:

    • An "Attained" result in an ApL subject is considered equivalent to a Level 2 in a Category A subject. "Attained with Distinction (I)" is considered equivalent to Level 3, and "Attained with Distinction (II)" is considered equivalent to Level 4 or above in a Category A subject.

    For the 2012-2017 HKDSE Applicants:

    • Students attaining the results of "Attained" and "Attained with Distinction" in the ApL subjects are accepted as attaining the competencies required at Level 2 and Level 3 or above of Category A subjects of the HKDSE Examination respectively for the purposes of further studies and work.

  2. Prior qualification(s) obtained in or outside Hong Kong:

    • Holder of Pre-Associate Degree; OR
    • Holder of Diploma for Tertiary Studies; OR
    • Holder of Diploma and in the relevant discipline(s) at QF Level 3 with a total learning size of normally 150 QF Credits, including Chinese and English languages.

Important Note:

Applicants who do not meet the minimum general entry requirements may be considered under the Special Quota Admission. Admission is evaluated on an individual case-by-case basis. Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Year 2 Entry

General Entrance Requirements:

  • Holder of recognised diploma/ advanced certificate of same or related discipline; or
  • Other equivalent qualification
Remarks: Qualified applicants for Year 2 Entry may receive maximum 8 modules exemption. Exemption decision will be on a case-by-case basis
Remarks: For Police Constable applicants and Correctional Services – Assistant Officer II applicants, 8 modules will be exempted from this higher diploma programme.

Application period

Applications open about two months before the start of each intake (September, February and June terms).

How to apply

Complete your application via the online application system.

Please upload:

  • Copy of Hong Kong Identity Card
  • Copies of supporting documents

Successful applicants must present original documents for verification at interview / registration.

Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP)

A means-tested scheme for eligible full-time students on locally accredited self-financing sub-degree, Higher Diploma or bachelor’s programmes. Assistance may include grants and/or loans.

Details: WFSFAA FASP

Non-means-tested Loan Scheme for Post-secondary Students (NLSPS)

Complements FASP by providing loans to help eligible students pay tuition fees.

Details: WFSFAA NLSPS

Self-financing Post-secondary Scholarship Scheme (SPSS)

Scholarships and awards for full-time students on accredited self-financing post-secondary programmes.

Details: SPSS overview

For details, please call 2782 2433.

For the purpose of Cap. 493B, the Non-local Course Registration Numbers for the University of West London / HKIT courses are: BA (Hons) Business Studies 252931; BSc (Hons) Cyber Security 252933; BSc (Hons) Criminology with Forensic Investigation 252930; BSc (Hons) Computer Science 253363; BSc (Hons) Public Health 253362; MSc Cyber Security 253334. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this course may lead. 個別僱主可酌情決定是否承認本課程可令學員獲取的任何資格.

For the purpose of Cap. 493B, the Non-local Course Registration Numbers for Wrexham University / HKIT courses are: Bsc (Hons) Computer Science 253179; Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting and Finance Management 253020; Bachelor of Arts (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management 253019; Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business and Management 252974. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this course may lead. 個別僱主可酌情決定是否承認本課程可令學員獲取的任何資格.

Course
課程

Registration Number
教育局註冊編號

QR Registration No.
資歷名冊登記編號

QF Level
資歷級別

Registration Validity Period
登記有效期

MSc Cyber Security
網絡安全理學碩士

253334

TBC

TBC

TBC

BSc (Hons) Public Health
公共衛生(榮譽)理學士

253362

26/000626/L5

5

01/09/2026 - 31/08/2029

BSc (Hons) Computer Science

253363

26/000625/L5

5

01/09/2026 - 31/08/2029

Bsc (Hons) Computer Science
Bsc (Hons) Computer Science

253179

26/000629/L5

5

01/09/2026 - 31/08/2029

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting and Finance Management
會計及財務管理（榮譽）文學士學位

253020

23/000468/L5

5

01/09/2024 - 31/12/2028

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management
國際旅遊及款待管理（榮譽）文學士學位

253019

23/000467/L5

5

01/09/2024 - 31/12/2028

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business and Management
商業及管理（榮譽）文學士

252974

23/000530/L5

5

01/09/2024 - 31/12/2027

BSc (Hons) Criminology with Forensic Investigation
犯罪學及鑑證調查(榮譽)理學士

252930

26/000627/L5

5

01/09/2026 - 31/08/2029

BSc (Hons) Cyber Security
網絡保安（榮譽）理學士

252933

19/000631/L5

5

01/09/2019 - 31/08/2027

BA (Hons) Business Studies
商業學（榮譽）文學士

252931

19/000634/L5

5

01/09/2019 - 31/08/2027

Higher Diploma in Crime and Investigation
犯罪與調查高級文憑

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26/000575/L4

4

01/09/2026 - 31/08/2029

Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering
電機工程高級文憑

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26/000576/L4

4

01/09/2026 - 31/08/2029

Higher Diploma in Business Administration
工商管理高級文憑

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26/000619/L4

4

01/09/2026 - 31/08/2029

Higher Diploma in Information Technology (Computing)
資訊科技(電腦學)高級文憑

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26/000620/L4

4

01/09/2026 - 31/08/2029

Higher Diploma in Health Care
健康護理高級文憑

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26/000639/L4

4

01/09/2026 - 31/08/2029

殘疾人士院舍保健員證書(銜接課程甲)
Certificate for Health Worker of Residential Care Homes for Persons with Disabilities (Bridging Course A)

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25/001180/L3

3

01/09/2025 - 31/08/2027

殘疾人士院舍保健員證書(銜接課程乙)
Certificate for Health Worker of Residential Care Homes for Persons with Disabilities (Bridging Course B)

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25/001179/L3

3

01/09/2025 - 31/08/2027

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