Bachelor of Arts Criminology and Anthropology
Program Overview
University Program Information
The university offers a wide range of programs, including undergraduate and honors qualifications, master's and doctoral degrees, and short learning programs.
Bachelor of Arts
The Bachelor of Arts degree is a 360-credit program that consists of 30 modules. The program is designed to familiarize learners with the content and basic theories of various disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. The purpose of the program is to provide learners with a well-rounded and broad education, preparing them for a wide range of professions.
Curriculum
The curriculum for the Bachelor of Arts degree includes:
- Compulsory modules in anthropology and criminology
- Fundamentals modules, including language and communication studies
- Elective modules in various fields, such as African languages, archaeology, and sociology
Module Requirements
Students must complete a certain number of credits within a specific timeframe to graduate. The maximum number of credits allowed per academic year is 120, and students must take their available time into consideration when choosing modules.
Module Selection
Students must select modules from the following groups:
- Group A: Compulsory modules
- Group AA: Compulsory modules
- Group B: Fundamentals modules (select 2)
- Group C: Elective modules (select 2)
First-Level Modules
Some of the first-level modules include:
- APY1501: Anthropology in a Diverse World
- APY1502: The Anthropology of Love and Sex
- CMY1501: Introduction to Criminology: Crime, Offenders and Criminal Behaviour
- CMY1502: Introduction to Criminology: Victims and Reduction of Crime
Second-Level Modules
Some of the second-level modules include:
- APY2601: Anthropological Theory in Practice
- APY2602: Anthropology of Health
- CMY2601: Crime Risk Perspectives
- CMY2602: Principles of Crime Prevention, Reduction and Control
Third-Level Modules
Some of the third-level modules include:
- APY3701: Qualitative Research Methodology: the Anthropological Strategy
- APY3702: Applied Anthropology: Contemporary Human Issues and the Practice of Anthropology
- CMY3701: The Explanation of Crime
- CMY3702: Crime Typologies
Admission Requirements
Applicants must receive an offer of placement from the university and accept the offer online. Re-registering students may register for the next academic year once the registration period opens.
Registration
Students must register for modules according to the program requirements. The registration process involves selecting modules, calculating study fees, and submitting registration.
Study Fees
Students must pay their study fees according to the university's fee structure. The fee structure is available on the university's website.
Research Areas
The university offers research opportunities in various fields, including anthropology, criminology, and sociology. Students can pursue research projects under the supervision of experienced academics.
Colleges
The university has several colleges, including:
- College of Accounting Sciences
- College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
- College of Economic and Management Sciences
- College of Education
- College of Human Sciences
- College of Law
- College of Science, Engineering and Technology
Contact
For more information about the university's programs, students can visit the university's website or contact the relevant college or department.
