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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Criminology

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
114874	Bachelor of Arts Honours in Criminology
ORIGINATOR
University of Zululand
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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

Purpose:
The primary purpose of the Bachelor of Arts Honours in Criminology is to provide learners with systematic knowledge, specialised skills and theoretical competence focusing on, or within the discipline of criminal justice or, within an interdisciplinary framework of criminology to prepare them for specialist training at an advanced level. A second purpose of the qualification is to produce learners, 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 produce learners 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.

Rationale:
The curriculum for the qualification was developed to equip the learner with the thinking processes in which to understand criminological issues. The qualification focuses, among other things, on burning research issues like crime prevention, human rights policing, serious and violent crimes as well as possible practical solutions to crime-related challenges discussed in more depth than at undergraduate level.

Typical learners come from rural settings that have an excellent chance to be employed in different state departments like, the Police, Department of Justice and Correctional Services, private security and other law enforcement agencies.

The learning pathway is in a field of safety and security. This honours course make it possible for them to further their studies in any other related field like police, prison services, courts, private security, military and crime-related law enforcement environments. A Postgraduate qualification like this one enhances the professional image of those working in a law enforcement environment in South Africa.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The institution recognises prior learning in the form of appropriately certified university qualifications that are acceptable to the Senate. RPL considers appropriate professional qualifications, as well as a body of practical experience, substantiated through a portfolio providing documentary evidence in support of the specific RPL application. A learner who has graduated from another tertiary institution or who has in any other manner attained a level of competence which, in the opinion of the Senate, is adequate for postgraduate studies or research, may be admitted as a learner of the institution. Learners will have to use the institution's procedure, approved at various university levels. Endorse assessment of all learners by the relevant body for approval prior to learner registration.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:

An appropriate Bachelor's Degree at NQF Level 7 in the Criminology or any other cognate discipline.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

The qualification consists of compulsory and elective modules at Level 8 totalling 120 Credits.

Compulsory Modules at Level 8, 80 Credits:
" Fundamental Criminology, 20 Credits.
" Criminological Research Methodology, 20 Credits.
" Research Article, 40 Credits.

Elective Modules at Level 8, 40 Credits (Choose or select two modules):
" Juvenile Criminology, 20 Credits.
" Monistic Studies of crime, 20 Credits.
" Victimology, 20 Credits.
" Traffic Criminality, 20 Credits.
" Crime Prevention, 20 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, organisation, community, and provide leadership to the group output in tasks growing out of the fields traditionally considered as the humanities.
3. Manage and organise activities and life responsibly and effectively, including studies and careers.
4. Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
5. Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical or language skills in the modes of oral and 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 recognising 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 Outcome 1:
" Identify, analyse and solve severe abstract problems by drawing on their own experience and theoretical knowledge and the experiential base of a single discipline or across interdisciplinary lines in the humanities.
" Use 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 and compare various theoretical standpoints with their 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 Outcome 2:
" Use people skills (tolerance, empathy, listening skills, etc.) and propagate in group situations.
" Demonstrate respect for the opinion of others demonstrated through (written and oral) reporting without bias.
" Demonstrate tolerance of diversity through (written and oral) reporting without bias.
" Undertake projects of a theoretical or practical nature to provide evidence of successful interaction with others.
" Use advanced communication skills used within the group.
" Demonstrate the ability to act as a supportive follower and group participant.
" Display ability to organise oneself and others into an active working group.
" Communicate the evidence of these group interactions through (written and oral) reporting.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
" Apply requisite theoretical skills and learning strategies.
" Organise and engage study plans ineffective time management.
" Assess strengths and weaknesses and develop organisational strategies.
" Evolve strategies best suited to your situations and contexts.
" Display ability to think independently, and offer sustained theoretical evidence to support decisions.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
" Demonstrate research skills within the field of Criminology.
" Effective use library and other resources to suit the needs of the Criminology area of research.
" Integrate information from a variety of sources.
" Demonstrate the ability to act responsibly as researchers and scholars (e.g. appropriate referencing, avoiding plagiarism).
" Follow relevant discipline-related conventions and guidelines for academic and personal purposes.
" Critically evaluate theories, examples or experiences.
" Demonstrate ability to argue appropriately within the relevant discourse community.

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

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

Integrated assessment:
The assessment methods used include written to online formative assessment methodological skills, problem-solving, process information, communication of information, and managing systems accountability. Evidence generated through tasks in study materials, written (and in some cases oral) assignments, portfolio tasks, projects, practical assignments, case studies and examinations. Learners must submit four formative written assignments for each module in the year with one final examination of three hours per module at the end of the year.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

Country: Malta
Name of Institution: L-Universita ta' Malta.
Qualification Title: BA Honours in Criminology.

Country: New Zealand
Name of Institution: University of Auckland.
Qualification Title: BA Honours in Criminology.

Country: Hong Kong
Name of Institution: HKU Space International College.
Qualification Title: BA Honours in Criminology.

Comparison:
All the qualifications compared, like in this institution, focus on the scientific analysis of crime, on justice and societal control. These emphases take place within a policing, criminal justice and law enforcement context or setting. All these mentioned institutions also have an interdisciplinary focus in their qualifications although our emphasis is more applicable to our rural environment and to the safety and security environments in which we operate and in which our learners will function.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.

Horizontal Articulation:
" Bachelor of Arts Honours, Level 8.
" Postgraduate Diploma in Criminology, Level 8.

Vertical Articulation:
" Master of Arts in Criminology, Level 9.

MODERATION OPTIONS

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CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

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NOTES

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LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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1.	University of Zululand