Department of Criminology and Security Science
Nominated for contributing positively to research
Unisa's Dr Mahlogonolo Thobane of the Department of Criminology and Security Science says being nominated for the HSRC-USAf 2020 Medal in Social Sciences and Humanities is something she does not underestimate. Read more.
Nominated for contributing positively to research
Unisa's Dr Mahlogonolo Thobane of the Department of Criminology and Security Science says being nominated for the HSRC-USAf 2020 Medal in Social Sciences and Humanities is something she does not underestimate. Read more.
Unisan elected as first black president of CRIMSA
Dr Mahlogonolo Thobane, a senior lecturer in the College of Law, will serve a three-year term at the head of the Criminological Society of South Africa, a locally and internationally recognised, inter-disciplinary professional society, promoting theoretical and applied criminology and related disciplines in Africa and further afield. Read more.
Unisan elected as first black president of CRIMSA
Dr Mahlogonolo Thobane, a senior lecturer in the College of Law, will serve a three-year term at the head of the Criminological Society of South Africa, a locally and internationally recognised, inter-disciplinary professional society, promoting theoretical and applied criminology and related disciplines in Africa and further afield. Read more.
Criminology is the scientific study of crime, criminal behaviour, and the criminal justice system. It encompasses the examination of the causes, consequences, prevention, and control of crime and delinquency. Furthermore, it analyses various factors contributing to criminal behaviour, including social, psychological, economic, and environmental influences. Security Science is an interdisciplinary field that focuses on the study and application of measures to protect individuals, organisations, and society from threats, risks, and hazards. It encompasses a wide range of areas, incorporating physical security, corporate security, security technology and information security, security risk control, risk management, emergency management, and disaster preparedness. It involves the assessment of vulnerabilities, development of strategies for risk mitigation, and enhance resilience against various forms of threats.
Enrolling in qualifications offered by the Department of Criminology and Security Science equips students to evolve into proficient problem-solving graduates with the initiative to make effective decisions. The Department takes pride in providing a diverse range of study opportunities, extending from undergraduate to postgraduate levels.
Last modified: 2024/03/14