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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Criminology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
101046  Bachelor of Arts Honours in Criminology 
ORIGINATOR
University of South Africa 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Honours Degree  Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security  Justice in Society 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Not Applicable  NQF Level 08  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered  EXCO 0821/24  2021-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This qualification replaces: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
5353  Bachelor of Arts Honours  Level 7  NQF Level 08  120  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The primary purpose of the qualification is to provide Honours Bachelor of Arts (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.

A second purpose of the qualification is to provide South Africa (and other countries) with graduates who have in-depth knowledge and the confidence to identify and define complex problems and to apply their skills in finding solutions to those problems, especially within unfamiliar contexts.

A third purpose of the qualification is to provide South Africa (and other countries) with people who can demonstrate thorough familiarity with a particular discipline or interdisciplinary framework and have the ability to perform independently as intellectual leaders in their society. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Students will be given RPL for individual modules if they can produce a portfolio of evidence or undergo any other recognised means of assessment that shows that they meet the outcomes and associated assessment criteria specified for that module. They may also be awarded blocks of credits towards elective modules. A policy is currently being drawn up.

Entry Requirements:
  • An appropriate Bachelor's Degree in the relevant discipline. 

  • RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification comprises compulsory modules at Level 7 and 8 totalling 120 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules Level 7, 24 Credits:
  • Fundamental Criminology, 24 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules Level 8, 96 Credits:
  • Contemporary Crime Issues, 24 Credits.
  • Research Methodology, 24 Credits.
  • Criminological Evaluation and Assessment, 24 Credits.
  • Research Article, 24 Credits. 

  • EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Identify, analyse, formulate, and solve convergent and divergent problems of living, of individual and societal kinds, creatively and innovatively.
    2. Work effectively with others as members and leaders of a team, group, organization, community, and provide leadership to the group output in tasks growing out of the fields traditionally considered as the humanities.
    3. Manage and organize their activities and life responsibly and effectively, including their studies and careers.
    4. Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
    5. Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation, in sustained discourse.
    6. Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health and well-being of others, in community, national and global contexts.
    7. Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognizing that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation, and by acknowledging their responsibilities to those in the local and broader community. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 1:
  • Identify, analyse and solve complex and advanced abstract problems by drawing on their own experience and theoretical knowledge and on the experiential base of a single discipline or across interdisciplinary lines in the humanities.
  • Use their knowledge and experience to offer informed suggestions, or to generate alternative strategies, for dealing with problems at a community, national, international and global level.
  • Solve problems by generating alternative strategies for dealing with those problems.
  • Critically evaluate various theoretical standpoints and compare them to their own views.
  • Offer evidence in a variety of ways (from a theoretical knowledge base, from an experiential base, etc.) to support their stated views.
  • Analyse the global, national and local community in terms of problems, needs and opportunities.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 2:
  • Use and propagate 'people skills' (tolerance, empathy, listening skills, etc.) in group situations.
  • Demonstrate respect for the opinion of others through (written and/or oral) reporting without bias.
  • Demonstrate tolerance of diversity through (written and/or oral) reporting without bias.
  • Undertake projects of a theoretical and/or practical nature to provide evidence of successful interaction with others.
  • Use advanced communication skills within the group.
  • Act as supportive followers and group participants.
  • Organise themselves and others into effective working groups.
  • Communicate the evidence of these group interactions through (written and/or oral) reporting.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 3:
  • Demonstrate the requisite theoretical skills and learning strategies.
  • Organise their study plans and engage in effective time management.
  • Assess their own strengths and weaknesses and develop organizational strategies.
  • Evolve strategies best suited to their personal situations and contexts.
  • Think independently, and offer sustained theoretical evidence to support their decisions.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 4:
  • Demonstrate research skills within a discipline or field of study.
  • Use library and other resources effectively to suit the needs of the particular area of research.
  • Integrate information from a variety of sources.
  • Act responsibly as researchers and scholars (e.g. appropriate referencing, avoiding plagiarism, etc).
  • Follow relevant discipline-related conventions and guidelines to their academic and personal purposes.
  • Critically evaluate theories, examples, experiences, etc.
  • Argue appropriately within the relevant discourse community.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 5:
  • Communicate their ideas logically and provide supporting evidence in a sustained manner.
  • Evaluate conclusions and premises in academic arguments and produce sound arguments.
  • Use language competently, showing awareness of written (and/or oral) conventions relevant to the discipline.
  • Use appropriate models of organization and presentation as required in the relevant discipline.
  • Use statistics (where necessary) effectively in support of their ideas.
  • Identify and illustrate discipline-specific jargon.
  • Analyse, evaluate and critique the ideas of others.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 6:
  • Demonstrate a responsible attitude towards scholarship and technology.
  • Use scientific methods of investigation, testing and evaluation.
  • Select technology to suit the needs of the individual or group.
  • Use natural resources in a sustainable way.
  • Show respect for and a responsible/ethical attitude towards science and technology.
  • Show respect and openness towards the psychological, health and physical environment of others.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 7:
  • Demonstrate their prior knowledge and experience as it is relevant to their discipline.
  • Connect the abstract knowledge of theory to the reality of their individual contexts.
  • Draw upon their prior knowledge (personal and abstract) and personal experience as appropriate when investigating and analysing the world around them.
  • Look beyond and across traditional disciplinary boundaries for possible solutions.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Evidence generated through tasks in study materials, written (and in some cases oral) assignments, portfolio tasks, projects, practical assignments, case studies and examinations. Each module requires three formative written assignments to be submitted in the course of the semester with one venue based examination of three hours per module. The assessment methods used include written to online formative assessment Methodological skills. Problem solving. Process information. Communication of information. Managing systems Accountability. 

  • INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    University of South Africa (UNISA) forms part of an internationally recognised accreditation system whereby university qualifications are evaluated against international comparators and accredited accordingly; for example, UNISA's qualifications are accredited in the International Handbook of Universities and in the Commonwealth Universities' Yearbook. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Bachelor's Degree at Level 8.
  • Honours Degree at Level 8.
  • Postgraduate Degree at Level 8.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Master's Degree at Level 9. 

  • MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification.
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. University of South Africa 



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