This degree is aimed at police, metropolitan police and traffic officers, as well as anyone working in the security industry. Administration of criminal justice is compulsory up to third-year level. Students then choose another major subject, depending on their study path. In the case of the legal path, private law is compulsory.
Type: undergraduate degree
Duration: 3 years part time
Compulsory Subjects
First year subjects:
- Private Law
- Criminology
- Foundations of the South African Law
- Fundamental Rights
- Constitutional Law
Second year subjects:
- Private Law
- Criminal Law
- Mercantile Law
- Origins of South African law
- Law of criminal procedures
- Interpretation of statutes
- Administrative law
Third year subjects:
- Private Law
- Mercantile law
- Criminology
- Politics
- Industrial and Organisational Psychology
- Public Administration
Careers: management position at SAPS, Metro Police and Traffic Departments, security consultant.
Source: www.unisa.ac.za