Applications Open: 01 October 2022
Applications Close: 15 October 2023
Next Available Intake: January 2024
Programme Type: Graduate
Fees: View More Details on Fees
Area of Interest: Business Administration, International Trade, Science and Technology
School/Department: School of Humanities & Behavioural Sciences
Catered for anyone who has an interest in applying the science of psychology to the context of the Singapore legal system, but does not have a degree in psychology, the Graduate Diploma in Forensic Psychology provides key training to understand human behaviour of criminals and offenders. Note that this graduate diploma does not enable you to practice as a psychologist in Singapore, and is not stackable to a master's degree in psychology.
Refer to general admission criteria for graduate programmes.
This programme is currently unable to take in international students, i.e., you must be a Singapore citizen, permanent resident or a resident in Singapore (e.g., Employment Pass holder) in order to apply for admission.
The University offers course fee concession for selected graduate programmes. Please click here for more details.
To graduate with the Graduate Diploma in Forensic Psychology, students are required to complete 30 credit units (cu) which consists of six compulsory core courses and attain a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.5 (out of 5.0).
Anyone who wants to learn more about forensic psychology but does not have a degree in psychology and do not want to practice. Specifically, this graduate diploma would be a useful complement for those working in law and security sectors, such as the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Social and Family Development, Subordinate Courts, and other social service agencies.
The Graduate Diploma in Forensic Psychology does not enable you to practice as a psychologist in Singapore. This graduate diploma is designed to empower you with the skills and knowledge to apply forensic psychology principles in the context of law and security in Singapore.
Applications Open: 01 April 2025
Applications Close: 31 July 2025
Next Available Intake: January 2026
Area of Interest: Humanities and Social Sciences
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