Programme Feature

The High Diploma in Cybercrime and Investigation is specifically designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and skills to excel in the field of cybercrime investigation. The program's primary objective is to cultivate a sustainable talent pool of cybercrime investigators by offering comprehensive training and education. Through this program, students develop their IT and network knowledge to effectively investigate cybercrime. Moreover, the program emphasizes the importance of ethical and professional practices in the realm of cybercrime investigation. Students enrolled in this program will acquire the most current knowledge and skills in the rapidly evolving field of Cybercrime and Investigation, which holds great significance for security, the economy, and individual users.

• Criminology, Policing and Forensic Investigation (2+1 Degree Articulation)

Programme Objective

The program aims to enhance students' understanding of cybercrime and investigation. It enables students to integrate knowledge about cybercrime, cyber criminal behavior, and investigation to develop comprehensive investigation plans and propose solutions for safeguarding individuals and organizations from cybercrime. Additionally, the program plays a crucial role in nurturing a sustainable talent pool of IT security officers at the paraprofessional level. By equipping students with the necessary skills and knowledge, the program prepares them to contribute effectively to the field of cybersecurity and combat cyber threats.

Qualifications Framework

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

QF Level: 4

QR Registration No.: 23/000524/L4

Registration Validity Period: 01/09/2023 - 31/08/2026

Full Time

Part Time

The tuition fee is charged on subject basis with HKD $7,000 per subject, total of 16 subjects are to be studied.

#The tuition fee will be subject to adjustment by annual review.
#Tuition fees pay in 20 instalments for full time and 40 instalments for part time (direct debit is mandatory in paying tuition fees)

Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP)

FASP provides means-tested financial assistance to needy full-time students pursuing locally-accredited, self-financing post-secondary education programmes at the level of associate degree, higher diploma or degree. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to needy students so that no eligible students will be denied access to post-secondary education because of lack of means.

For more details about the scheme, please visit the Student Finance Office (SFO) website at:

https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/en/sfo/postsecondary/fasp/overview.php

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

The Non-means-tested Loan Scheme for Post-secondary Students (NLSPS) is to complement the Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP) to provide loans to eligible students to settle tuition fees of locally-accredited, self-financing full-time programmes at the level of associate degree, higher diploma or degree.

For more details about the scheme, please visit the Student Finance Office (SFO) website at:

https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/en/sfo/postsecondary/nlsps/overview.php

Self-financing Post-secondary Scholarship Scheme (SPSS)

To support the development of the self-financing post-secondary sector, the Self-financing Post-secondary Scholarship Scheme (SPSS) has been established under the Self-financing Post-secondary Education Fund. This scheme offers scholarships and awards to students enrolled in full-time locally-accredited self-financing sub-degree or bachelor's degree (including top-up degree) programmes at non-profit-making educational institutions.

For more details about the scheme, please visit the Student Finance Office (SFO) website at:

https://www.cspe.edu.hk/en/Overview-Measures-Fund-SPSS.html

2+1 Top Up Articulation

HKIT Higher Diploma graduates have the opportunity to pursue one-year top-up degree programs in BA (Hons) Criminology, Policing and Forensic Investigation offered by the University of West London.

The degree programmes offered by HKIT are accredited and recognized by the Hong Kong Government. Eligible students who qualify for the “Non-means-tested Subsidy Scheme for Self-financing Undergraduate Studies in Hong Kong” (NMTSS) will receive an annual subsidy of up to HK$34390 for the academic year 2024/25.

For detail please visit to our top-up degree page.

Prospects

Graduates of this programme are eligible for admission to the top-up-degree programme offered by HKIT.

Career Prospectus

Graduates of this programme can apply IT security officers at paraprofessional level.

Year 1 Entry

General Entrance Requirements:

Year 2 Entry

General Entrance Requirements:

• Holder of recognised diploma/ advanced certificate of same or related discipline; or
• Other equivalent qualification

Application Period

Starting from 2 months before commencement of semester September, February, June

Application Procedure

Complete the Online Application form

Applicants will be required to submit/upload the following documents:

• Photocopy of your Hong Kong Identity Card
• Photocopy of all supporting documents for your application

Remarks:

• Successful applicants should present originals of the above documents for verification during the admission interview/registration.