Academic programme
Diploma in Crime and Criminology
Admissions
Entry requirements
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- Passes in a minimum of five subjects CSEC/IGCSE/GCE 'O' levels, Grades I to III / Grades A to C, inclusive of English Language and Mathematics
- Minimum of three years’ experience as in Law Enforcement/Court Administration/Social Services in addition to a pass in the 031 Proficiency in English and 031 Proficiency in Mathematics Courses.
- Matured persons who are twenty-six years and over who have received a pass at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
- Any other qualification considered acceptable by the University of Guyana
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
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First Year
Semester 1
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| DCC1104 | Criminology | 10 | — |
| DCC1102 | Critical Thinking | 10 | — |
| DCC1105 | General Law | 2 | — |
| DCC1101 | Language and Communication for the Public Prosecutor | 10 | — |
| DCC1103 | Policing and Teams: History to Contemporary | 2 | — |
Semester 2
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| DCC1202 | Criminal Practice and Procedure | 4 | — |
| DCC1203 | Evidence | 6 | — |
| DCC1201 | Information Technology | 10 | — |
| DCC1204 | Sociology: An Introduction | 10 | — |