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Overview
The Postgraduate Diploma in Criminal Justice offered by Eurasian Campus Sri Lanka equips individuals with specialized knowledge and skills for navigating the complexities of the criminal justice system. The program delves into core areas like criminology, victimology, law enforcement, and the Sri Lankan legal system. Through this comprehensive exploration, graduates develop a strong understanding of crime causation, prevention strategies, investigation techniques, and legal frameworks. This prepares them for leadership roles and career advancement within various criminal justice sectors.
Learning outcomes
- Analyze contemporary theories of crime causation and criminal behavior specific to the Sri Lankan context.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different crime prevention strategies employed in Sri Lanka.
- Develop expertise in criminal investigation procedures and evidence collection techniques following Sri Lankan legal guidelines.
- Gain a thorough understanding of the Sri Lankan legal framework, court processes, and the role of various stakeholders within the criminal justice system.
- Foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills applicable to real-world criminal justice scenarios in Sri Lanka.
Career Pathways
Career information
The Postgraduate Diploma in Criminal Justice opens doors to a rewarding career within the Sri Lankan criminal justice system. Graduates can find employment opportunities in various sectors, including:
Law Enforcement Agencies
Police Officer
Court System
Government Agencies
Professions
- Police Officer
- Forensic Investigator
- Police officers
- Prison Warden
- Probation Officer
- Legal Assistant
- Officers of the Armed Forces
Importance of this course:
Held as open books online. Assignment topics are given in the eighth week after the commencement of lectures. The assignments should be forwarded to the professor 30 days before. Lectures end after 12 weeks. Students are given a study leave of two weeks to cover the revision in the following week. After that the online examination will be conducted on the proposed dates from 8-11 PM. The students appearing for the exam will be subjected to a 10-minute oral test and the final evaluation will be done. Successful students will be awarded postgraduate diplomas within 12 months at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall.
Scoring procedure
20 marks for assignments
20 marks for attendance and rote test and extra activities
60 marks for the exam
Minimum pass percentage is 35%.
Conduct of Examinations:
Eligibility for career grade promotions.
Program
Semester 1
Title | Subject | Points |
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Advanced Theoretical Criminology | PGDCJ 1101.3 | 3 |
Comparative Criminology | PGDCJ 1102.3 | 3 |
Necrocriminology: Mass Violence | PGDCJ 1103.3 | 3 |
Research for Criminal Justice | PGDCJ 1104.4 | 4 |
Semester 2
Title | Subject | Points |
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Drugs: Policies and Consumption | PGDCJ 1201.3 | 3 |
Human Rights Law | PGDCJ 1202.3 | 3 |
Conflict Resolution | PGDCJ 1203.3 | 3 |
Forensic Science | PGDCJ 1204.3 | 3 |
Independent Research | PGDCJ 1299.6 | 6 |
Fees
Payments can be made installment plan.
Free Program | Admission fee | Whole program fee |
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– | 5000 LKR | 130000 LKR |
Note
Registration Fee: Rs. 5000
Eurasian University Course Fees: Rs.30000
International University Payment Fees: Rs. 95,000.
Eurasian University course fees are waived for low-income students. For that, a request letter and a confirmation letter from a recognized person in the area should be submitted to the financial manager. (Reverend, priest, doctor, teacher, peacemaker, lawyer, or other dignified person)
Mention the short name of the course and the National Identification Number as the reason on the receipt while paying the registration fee. Upload it to the registration form.
In case of payment of Registration/Course and University fees at the same time, the amount payable for the entire course is Rs. 100,000.
entry requirements
Academic requirements
Bachelor's Degree or Professional Experience with Education/Advanced Diploma
What you need to apply
Your application will require certified copies of the following documents:
- 1. Scan Copy of NIC
- 2. Scan Copy of Evidence of previous academic qualifications and transcripts
- 3. Payment Proof
Steps to apply
- 1. Decide on your course
- 2. Explore your entry options and check the requirements
- 3. Gather your documentation
- 4. Submit your application