Program Overview

University Program Information

The university offers a range of programs, including undergraduate and honors qualifications, master's and doctoral degrees, and short learning programs.

Undergraduate and Honours Qualifications

The university provides various undergraduate and honors qualifications, each with its own set of requirements and purposes.

• Bachelor of Arts Honours in Criminology
  • Qualification code: 98682
  • NQF level: 8
  • Total credits: 120
  • SAQA ID:
  • APS/AS: 60
  • Rules: CMY4802 and CMY4805 have been replaced with HMCMY80 and HRCMY81. Students who completed CMY4802 will retain credits and need not do HMCMY80, but must register for HRCMY81.
  • Purpose statement: The primary purpose of the qualification is to provide Honours BA graduates with systematic knowledge, specialized skills, and theoretical competence focusing on or within a particular discipline or within an interdisciplinary framework to prepare them for specialist training at an advanced level.

Curriculum for the Bachelor of Arts Honours in Criminology

The curriculum for this qualification includes the following modules:

• CMY4801 - Fundamental Criminology
• CMY4803 - Contemporary Crime Issues
• CMY4804 - Criminological Evaluation and Assessment
• HMCMY80 - Applied Research Methodology in Criminology
• HRCMY81 - Research Report in Criminology (co-requisite: HMCMY80)

Registration and Module Selection

Applicants may only register if they have received an offer of placement from the university and have accepted the offer online. Re-registering students may register for the 2026 academic year once the registration period opens.

• Co-requisite: Module A is a co-requisite for Module B. You want to register for Module B, but have not yet passed Module A. You must then register for both Modules A and B simultaneously.
• Pre-requisite: If Module A is a pre-requisite for Module B, you must pass Module A before you may register for Module B.
• Maximum number of credits: You may not register for more than the allowed maximum number of credits per academic year and/or semester: 60 credits per semester or 120 credits per academic year.

Research Areas

The university is involved in various research areas, including problem-solving research with relevance and impact, and innovation initiatives.

• Research support: The university provides research support, including awards for excellence in research and innovation, research grants, and research permissions.
• Research ethics: The university has a research ethics policy in place to ensure that all research is conducted in an ethical and responsible manner.

Colleges and Qualifications

The university has several colleges, each offering a range of qualifications.

• 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
• College of Graduate Studies

General Information

The university provides various resources and support services for students, including a library, student support services, and regional centers.

• Student policies and rules: The university has a set of student policies and rules in place to ensure that all students are aware of their responsibilities and obligations.
• International students: The university welcomes international students and provides support services to help them adjust to studying in a new country.