Program Overview

University Program Information

The university offers a range of programs, including undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications.

Colleges

The university is divided into several colleges, each offering a range of qualifications. These colleges include:

• Accounting Sciences
• Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
• Economic & Management Sciences
• Education
• Human Sciences
• Law
• Science, Engineering & Technology
• College of Graduate Studies

Undergraduate Qualifications

The university offers various undergraduate qualifications, including:

• Bachelor of Arts in Police Science

Bachelor of Arts in Police Science

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
• To provide learners with a variety of basic scholarly and intellectual competencies
• 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
• To prepare learners for post-learner study
• 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

Qualification Details

• Qualification code: 98683
• NQF level: 7
• Total credits: 360
• SAQA ID: 14288
• APS/AS: 20
• Maximum time to complete this qualification: 8 years

Admission Requirements

• A National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Degree endorsement) with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning
• A Senior Certificate (SC) with matriculation exemption or qualify for the exemption from the Matriculation Board with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning
• A Diploma
• A Higher Certificate
• Applicants who would like to apply for admission through recognition of prior learning (RPL) must be at least 23 years old, have completed at least Grade 10, and have at least five years' relevant work experience in the study field in which they would like to apply for admission to a qualification

Student Fees and Funding

• Application fee: R150 for online applications
• Student fees: available on the university's website
• Bursaries and loans: available for Unisa students

Application for Admission

• Applications for admission must be submitted online
• Admission to a qualification is not automatic and will depend on whether you comply with the admission requirements and if space is available

Registration

• Unisa will send the necessary information about registration dates and the registration process to all successful applicants who have confirmed their acceptance of Unisa's offer

Curriculum

• Registration and curriculum information is available on the university's website