Criminology at Brunei
Brunei offers specialized programs in criminology and related fields, primarily focusing on Islamic law and Shariah-based criminal justice systems. Here's an overview of the key academic offerings:
🎓 Criminology and Criminal Justice Programs in Brunei
1. Higher National Diploma in Syariah Criminal Justice System – UNISSA
Institution: Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA)
Duration: 2 years (Full-Time)
Medium: Malay / English
Focus: Provides comprehensive knowledge of hudud, qisas, diyat, and ta’zir, training students towards a professional approach in implementing the Syariah Penal Code Order, 2013.
Entry Requirements: Grade C6 in English Language at GCE ‘O’ Level or equivalent; relevant qualifications such as GCE 'A' Level or National Diploma.
Tuition Fees: BND 1,500 per year
Intakes: August / January
2. Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) and Bachelor of Shariah Law (BSL) – UNISSA
Institution: Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA)
Duration: 5 years (Full-Time)
Medium: English
Focus: A distinctive double-degree program providing an oriented pathway to the prestigious profession of legal and Syariah practice.
Entry Requirements: Minimum of 240 points for three ‘A’ Level passes in relevant subjects; or passed Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Ugama Brunei (STPUB) examination with an average grade ‘Jayyid Jiddan’.
Tuition Fees: BND 3,000 per year
Intakes: August & January
3. Bachelor of Shariah (Fiqh & Judiciary) – UNISSA
Institution: Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA)
Duration: 4 years (Full-Time)
Medium: Arabic
Focus: Prepares students for a career in the Islamic Judiciary and related professions, such as administrative officers in the Syari’ah courts, Shariah public and private law practices.
Entry Requirements: Passed Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Ugama Brunei (STPUB) with an average grade ‘Jayyid’; Arabic language proficiency required.
Tuition Fees: BND 3,000 per year
🔍 Research Opportunities in Criminology
The Academy of Brunei Studies at Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) offers graduate research opportunities in areas related to criminology, including:
Deviance and Crime
Peace and Conflict Studies
Administration of Islamic Family Law in Brunei
Gender and Society
Migrant Workers in Brunei
Ethnicity in Brunei
Brunei Socioeconomics
Brunei International Relations
📝 Summary
Brunei's criminology education is deeply rooted in Islamic legal traditions, offering programs that integrate Shariah principles with modern legal practices. For those interested in pursuing a career in Islamic law and criminal justice, institutions like UNISSA provide specialized programs that blend academic rigor with practical training. Additionally, UBD's Academy of Brunei Studies offers research opportunities for those looking to explore criminology from a socio-cultural and policy perspective.
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