Overview

At this bachelor in Criminology at University of South Africa (UNISA) we are guided by the principles of lifelong learning, student-centredness, innovation and stakeholder engagement within the African and global arena.

Origins

The origins of Unisa's College of Law can also be traced back to 1873. At that time, the Board of Public Examiners was replaced by the University of the Cape of Good Hope, and the Certificates in Law and Jurisprudence offered by the Board were replaced by the University's Certificate of Proficiency in Law and Jurisprudence and the LLB degree (Bachelor of Laws).

Schools and Departments

The College comprises two schools: the School of Law (housed in the Cas van Vuuren Building on Unisa's Muckleneuk Campus) and the School of Criminal Justice (housed in Brooklyn House in Pretoria).

The College consists of eight teaching departments (five in the School of Law and three in the School of Criminal Justice).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Research Methodology in Criminology

Research Report in Criminology

Dealing with Young Offenders

The Explanation of Crime

Crime Risk Perspectives

Victimology

Crime Typologies

Principles of Crime Prevention, Reduction and Control

Child and Youth Misbehaviour

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-10 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Criminology

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Copy of your school qualifications (eg Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate)

Copy of your official tertiary academic record(s) (if applicable) (internet copies will not be accepted)

Copy of your ID document (RSA students) or ID / passport (international students)

Copy of your marriage certificate (if applicable) or divorce decree (if applicable)

Sworn translations of documents if they are not in English or Afrikaans

R120 for online applications ($8.39)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

8220 ZAR / year

≈ 8220 ZAR / year
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Citizens or residents

8220 ZAR / year

≈ 8220 ZAR / year

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Origins

Schools and Departments

Programme Structure

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Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Funding

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