University of South Africa, UNISAUniversity of South Africa, UNISA

The main advantage of this degree is that it equips students to operate at a strategic rather than routine level within the Department of Correctional Services. In other words, it prepares students for management-level positions, whether at a correctional facility or in national policy-making and strategy. The programme has a strong focus on advanced strategic management; comparative correctional services system and research methodology.

Type: undergraduate degree

Duration: 1 year part time

Compulsory Subjects

First year subjects:
  • Correctional Services Management
  • Correctional Services Administration
  • Research Methodology
  • Advanced Personnel Management

Careers: crime prevention officials, security officers, management positions at department of correctional services.

Source: www.unisa.ac.za​