| Qualification code: | 98683 |
| NQF level: | 7 |
| Total credits: | 360 |
| SAQA ID: | 14288 |
| APS/AS: | 20 |
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Rules: Students should note that during the course of their studies, they would be required to have access to a computer, printer and the internet. Some of the pre-requisites and/or co-requisites outlined in this qualification may not apply as they do not form part of the curriculum. Students who have passed phased out modules will retain the credit and do not need to pass the replacement modules. However, phased out modules must have been passed for this specific qualification and it does not necessarily mean the modules are equivalent. ENN1504 Students do not need to register for ENG1504. EUP1501 Students do not need to register for SJD1501. HRM2605 Students do not need to register for HRM2604. MNP2602 Students do not need to register for MNP2601. CIP2601 Students do not need to register for IOS2601. CSL2601 Students do not need to register for ADL2601. Students who have previously completed any GROUP of 5 electives on the second level for this qualification, do not need to complete SOC2604. BSM3701 Students do not need to register for MNP3703. MNP3702 Students do not need to register for MNP3701. CIP3701 Students do not need to register for CIV3701. CMP3701 Students do not need to register for CPR3701. EVI3702 Students do not need to register for LEV3701. PVL3702 Students do not need to register for MRL3701. PVL3701 Students do not need to register for MRL3702. |
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| Purpose statement: The purposes of this qualification include: - To familiarise learners with the content and basic theories of a number of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, at the basic and intermediate level, and to provide them with a deeper grasp of one or more of these disciplines taken at exit level (level 7), as well as to enable them to place new knowledge in context and to use appropriate methods for seeking resolution of problems; - To provide learners with a variety of basic scholarly and intellectual competencies, including the ability to question critically the assumptions of a limited range of theories and authorities, and to develop an understanding of elementary research methods used within one or more disciplines; - To equip learners with the ability to give an accurate account of scholarly positions and the competence to express their own opinions clearly and coherently, both in written and oral communication; - To prepare learners for post learner study; - To provide learners with a well-rounded and broad education across a number of disciplines, thus preparing them for a wide range of professions crucial to the welfare of society; - To produce learners who are able to think laterally, critically and creatively; - To produce learners who are prepared for life-long learning; - To produce learners who understand the principles of, and are capable of critical citizenship. |
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| This qualification will be presented using both online and distance learning modes. | |
Please note: Should you wish to start a new qualification, please apply online for the alternative qualification during the prescribed application period.
Each Unisa qualification is structured in such a way that you need to pass a certain number of NQF level credits within a certain amount of time in order to graduate.
Pre-requisite: If Module A is a pre-requisite for Module B, you must pass Module A before you may register for Module B.
You may not register for more than the allowed maximum number of credits / modules per academic year and / or semester: 60 credits per semester or 120 credits per academic year.
The maximum number of credits do not include supplementary and / or aegrotat examinations from a previous semester. Modules taken for non-degree / non-diploma purposes also count towards the maximum number of credits allowed.
You must take your available time into consideration when choosing your modules, as this will impact your academic performance. You need approximately
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the SAME STREAM UNTIL THE THIRD LEVEL).
Choose ONE of the following streams below: (Students are not allowed to MIX streams and MUST FOLLOW
the SAME STREAM UNTIL THE THIRD LEVEL).
| Module (Please click on the module to see further information) | Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation |
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| Group A. Compulsory | |
| EPP2601 - Applied Communication in Policing Module I | Recommendation:Should be taken after ENG1503. |
| EPP2602 - Applied Communication in Policing Module 2 | |
| OVM2601 - Investigative Principles for Policing IIA | Recommendation:Should be taken after OVM1501 & OVM1502 |
| OVM2602 - Investigative Principles for Policing IIB | Recommendation:Should be taken after OVM1501 & OVM1502. |
| POL2601 - Crime Prevention Principles for Policing IIA | |
| POL2602 - Crime Prevention Principles for Policing IIB | |
| RSC2601 - Research in Social Sciences | |
| SOC2604 - Sociology of Families and Social Problems | Recommendation:SOC1501, SOC1502, RSC2601 |
| Group B: Management Stream. Choose 4 modules from one of the streams: Groups B, C, D or E | |
| HRM2604 - Performance Management Practices | Pre-requisite:MNB1501 or BSM1501 |
| MNB1601 - Business Management IB | Pre-requisite:MNB1501 |
| MNG2601 - General Management | |
| MNP2601 - Purchasing and Supply Management | Pre-requisite:MNB1601 |
| Group C: Public Administration. Choose 4 modules from one of the streams: Groups B, C, D or E | |
| PUB1601 - The Structuring and Functioning of Public Services | Co-requisite:PUB1501 |
| PUB2601 - Foundations of Public Administration | Pre-requisite:PUB1501 & PUB1601 |
| PUB2602 - Protection Services | Pre-requisite:PUB1501 & PUB1601 |
| PUB2604 - Welfare and Social Services | Pre-requisite:PUB1501 & PUB1601 |
| Group D: Law Stream. Choose 4 modules from one of the streams: Groups B, C, D or E | |
| ADL2601 - Administrative Law | Pre-requisite:ILW1501 & SJD1501 |
| CRW2603 - Selected Topics of Criminal Law | Recommendation:Should be taken after completing CRW1501 |
| FUR2601 - Fundamental Rights | Pre-requisite:ILW1501 & PLS1502 |
| IOS2601 - Interpretation of Statutes | Pre-requisite:ILW1501 Co-requisite:SCL1501, ADL2601 & CSL2601 |
| Group E: Criminal Justice Stream. Choose 4 modules from one of the streams: Groups B, C, D or E | |
| CMY2601 - Crime Risk Perspectives | |
| CMY2602 - Principles of Crime Prevention, Reduction and Control | |
| CMY2603 - Child and Youth Misbehaviour | Recommendation:CMY1501, CMY1502, CMY1503, CMY2601, CMY2602 |
| CMY2604 - Dealing with Young Offenders | |
| Module (Please click on the module to see further information) | Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation |
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| Group A. Compulsory | |
| OVM3701 - Investigative Principles for Policing IIIA | Recommendation:Should be taken after completing OVM2601 & OVM2602 |
| OVM3702 - Investigative Principles for Policing IIIB | Recommendation:Should be taken together with or follow on OVM2601 & OVM2602 |
| POL3701 - Crime Prevention Principles for Policing IIIA | |
| POL3702 - Crime Prevention Principles for Policing IIIB | |
| SEP3707 - Criminal Justice Research Methodology | |
| Group B: Management Stream. Choose 5 modules from one of the streams: Groups B, C, D or E | |
| HRM3706 - Performance Management | |
| MNG3701 - Strategic Planning IIIA | Pre-requisite:MNG2601 |
| MNG3702 - Strategic Implementation and Control IIIB | Co-requisite:MNG3701 |
| MNP3701 - Strategic Sourcing | Pre-requisite:MNP2601 |
| MNP3703 - Supplier Relationship Management | Pre-requisite:MNP2601 |
| Group C: Public Administration. Choose 5 modules from one of the streams: Groups B, C, D or E | |
| PUB3701 - Public Management Skills | Pre-requisite:PUB1501 & PUB1601 |
| PUB3702 - Public Human Resource Management | Pre-requisite:PUB1501 & PUB1601 |
| PUB3703 - Public Policy | Pre-requisite:PUB1501 & PUB1601 |
| PUB3704 - Organisational Studies in the Public Sector | Pre-requisite:PUB1501 & PUB1601 |
| PUB3705 - Public Financial Administration and Management | Pre-requisite:PUB1501 & PUB1601 |
| Group D: Law Stream. Choose 5 modules from one of the streams: Groups B, C, D or E | |
| CIV3701 - Civil Procedure | Pre-requisite:SJD1501 & ADL2601 |
| CPR3701 - Criminal Procedure | Pre-requisite:SJD1501, PLS1502 & CSL2601 |
| LEV3701 - Law of Evidence | Pre-requisite:SJD1501 & CRW2601 |
| MRL3701 - Insolvency Law | Pre-requisite:MRL2601 Recommendation:Should be taken together with or follow on SCL1501 and ILW1501. |
| MRL3702 - Labour Law | Pre-requisite:ADL2601 |
| Group E: Criminal Justice Stream. Choose 5 modules from one of the streams: Groups B, C, D or E | |
| CMY3701 - The Explanation of Crime | |
| CMY3702 - Crime Typologies | |
| CMY3704 - Formal Reaction to Crime | |
| CMY3705 - Victimology | |
| CMY3706 - Contemporary Criminological Issues | |