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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Master: Criminology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
49065  Master: Criminology 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Criminology and Criminal Justice 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Master's Degree  Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security  Safety in Society 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  180  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 09  Regular-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 091/21  2021-07-01  2023-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

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 
This qualification will contribute to the development of learners' in that they will gain knowledge and a deep understanding of research and will become specialists in a specific field of criminology, that will enable them to explore a variety of critical issues relating to deviance, conflict, crime and victimisation in order to enhance safety in society.

Learners who have achieved this qualification will have the skills to:
  • Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of crime and victimisation in a specialized area of inquiry.
  • Critically appraise existing knowledge of deviance, conflict, crime and victimisation in a specialised area of enquiry.
  • Conduct independent research in the selected specialised area of deviance, conflict, crime and victimisation.
  • Contribute to knowledge in the selected specialised area of deviance, conflict, crime and victimisation.
  • Report research findings in a scientific manner.
  • Apply gained knowledge to propose entrepreneurial possibilities.

    Rationale

    This qualification is designed to equip learners with the necessary research skills and expertise to undertake independent scientific research in a specialised area of inquiry with the aim of creating and maintaining safety in society. Criminological research plays an important role in the development of effective measures to deal with deviance, conflict, crime and victimisation within a human rights framework as set out in the South African Constitution and Bill of Rights of the SA Constitution and any other relevant national, regional and international guidelines/conventions.

    Learners completing this qualification will be able to apply their expertise in a diverse manner in the social, corporate and environmental sphere and in the criminal justice system. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners registering for this qualification should be able to:
  • Engage in sustained oral communication and evaluate written and spoken texts.
  • Read, analyse and respond to a variety of texts.
  • Write for a wide range of contexts.
  • Communicate what they have learned coherently, accurately and comprehensively in the required medium of instruction.
  • Take responsibility for their own learning progress.
  • Evaluate their own performance against given criteria.
  • Search for, access, organise and interpret information at the level of the qualification.
  • Design, plan and execute a research project independently.

    Recognition of Prior Learning:

    Recognition of Prior Learning can be allocated against course work components but a research project must still be completed.

    Access to the Qualification:

    Learners wishing access to this qualification must have successfully completed an Honours Degree in Criminology, Social Science or Victimology. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    All Exit Level Outcome are compulsory. Research forms a compulsory part of this qualification either by completing:
  • A single advanced research project, culminating in the production and acceptance of a dissertation.
  • A coursework programme requiring a high level of theoretical engagement and intellectual independence and a research project comprising of a minimum of 50% of the programme. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of crime and victimisation in a specialised area of enquiry.

    2. Critically appraise existing knowledge of deviance, conflict, crime and victimisation in a specialised area of enquiry.

    3. Conduct independent research in the selected specialised area of deviance, conflict, crime and victimisation.

    4. Contribute to knowledge in the selected specialised area of deviance, conflict, crime and victimisation.

    5. Report research findings in a scientific manner.

    6. Apply gained knowledge to propose entrepreneurial possibilities.

    Critical Cross-Field Outcomes:

    This qualification promotes, in particular, the following Critical Cross-Field Outcomes:

    1. Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made when:
  • Critically appraising existing knowledge of deviance, conflict, crime and victimisation in a specialised area of enquiry.
  • Conducting independent research in the selected specialised area of deviance, conflict, crime and victimisation.
  • Applying gained knowledge to propose entrepreneurial possibilities.

    2. Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community during:
  • Contributing to knowledge in the selected specialised area of deviance, conflict, crime and victimisation.
  • Applying gained knowledge to propose entrepreneurial possibilities.

    3. Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when:
  • Demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of crime and victimisation in a specialised area of inquiry.
  • Critically appraising existing knowledge of deviance, conflict, crime and victimisation in a specialised area of enquiry.
  • Conducting independent research in the selected specialised area of deviance, conflict, crime and victimisation.
  • Reporting research findings in a scientific manner.
  • Applying gained knowledge to propose entrepreneurial possibilities.

    4. Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion when:
  • Demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of crime and victimisation in a specialised area of inquiry.
  • Critically appraising existing knowledge of deviance, conflict, crime and victimisation in a specialised area of enquiry.
  • Conducting independent research in the selected specialised area of deviance, conflict, crime and victimisation.
  • Contributing to knowledge in the selected specialised area of deviance, conflict, crime and victimisation.
  • Reporting research findings in a scientific manner.
  • Applying gained knowledge to propose entrepreneurial possibilities.

    5. Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information to better understand and explain:
  • Demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of crime and victimisation in a specialised area of inquiry.
  • Critically appraising existing knowledge of deviance, conflict, crime and victimisation in a specialised area of enquiry.
  • Conducting independent research in the selected specialised area of deviance, conflict, crime and victimisation.
  • Contributing to knowledge in the selected specialised area of deviance, conflict, crime and victimisation.
  • Reporting research findings in a scientific manner.
  • Applying gained knowledge to propose entrepreneurial possibilities.

    6. Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others when:
  • Demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of crime and victimisation in a specialised area of inquiry.
  • Critically appraising existing knowledge of deviance, conflict, crime and victimisation in a specialised area of enquiry.
  • Conducting independent research in the selected specialised area of deviance, conflict, crime and victimisation.
  • Contributing to knowledge in the selected specialised area of deviance, conflict, crime and victimisation.
  • Reporting research findings in a scientific manner.
  • Applying gained knowledge to propose entrepreneurial possibilities.

    7. Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation when:
  • Demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of crime and victimisation in a specialised area of inquiry.
  • Critically appraising existing knowledge of deviance, conflict, crime and victimisation in a specialised area of enquiry.
  • Conducting independent research in the selected specialised area of deviance, conflict, crime and victimisation.
  • Contributing to knowledge in the selected specialised area of deviance, conflict, crime and victimisation.
  • Reporting research findings in a scientific manner.
  • Applying gained knowledge to propose entrepreneurial possibilities. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit-Level Outcome 1:

    1.1 A thorough knowledge is demonstrated of national and international academic literature on crime and victimisation trends and patterns.
    1.2 A specialised area of inquiry is selected in the field of deviance, conflict, crime and victimisation.
    1.3 Specific risk factors are analysed relating to deviance, conflict, crime and victimisation in the selected specialised area of inquiry.
    1.4 Appropriate models/programmes dealing effectively with deviance, conflict,crime and victimisation in the specialised area of inquiry.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit-Level Outcome 2:

    2.1 Trends and patterns of deviance, conflict, crime and victimisation are evaluated in a selected specialised area of inquiry.
    2.2 Deviance, conflict, crime and victimisation risk factors are appraised in the selected specialised area of inquiry.
    2.3 Available models/programmes are reviewed in the selected specialised area of enquiry in the field of deviance, conflict, crime and victimisation.
    2.4 Policy is proposed in a specilised area of deviance, conflict, crime and victimisation.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit-Level Outcome 3:

    3.1 A research problem is identified in the selected specialised area of deviance, conflict, crime and victimisation.
    3.2 The research design is described for the selected type of research in the specialised area of deviance, conflict, crime and victimisation.
    3.3 A suitable research method, procedure and technique is selected to collect data in the specialised area of deviance, conflict, crime and victimisation.
    3.4 The data is analysed and interpreted for discussion.
    3.5 A report is compiled reflecting the research process, findings and recommendations.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit-Level Outcome 4:

    4.1 A specific crime or victimisation research paper is identified in the selected specialised areas.
    4.2 The literature is evaluated that contributes to the research paper in the selected specialised area of deviance, conflict, crime and victimisation.
    4.3 Gaps in the research findings are identified in the selected specialised area of crime and victimisation.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit-Level Outcome 5:

    5.1 Research findings are published in a recognized journal/s.
    5.2 Report research findings are presented to subject specialists at conferences, colloquiums and workshops.
    5.3 Research findings of concern to the general public are reported and explained via the media in order to inform and educate the community.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit-Level Outcome 6:

    6.1 Role players are identified who may benefit from the research findings in the selected specialised area of enquiry.
    6.2 Research findings are analysed and forwarded to role-players that contribute to the identified area.
    6.3 Policies, programmes or models are formulated and forwarded to role-players based on the research findings.

    Integrated Assessment:

    Because assessment practices must be open, transparent, fair, valid, and reliable and ensure that no learner is disadvantaged in any way whatsoever, an integrated assessment approach is incorporated into the Qualification. Learning, teaching and assessment are inextricably linked. Whenever possible, the assessment of knowledge, skills, attitudes and values shown in the Exit Level Outcomes should be integrated.

    A variety of methods must be used in assessment and tools and activities must be appropriate to the context in which the learner is working. Where it is not possible to assess the learner in the workplace or on-the-job, simulations, case studies, role-plays and other similar techniques should be used to provide a context appropriate to the assessment.

    The term 'Integrated Assessment' implies that theoretical and practical components should be assessed together. During integrated assessments the assessor should make use of formative and summative assessment methods and assess combinations of practical, applied, foundational and reflective competencies.

    Assessors and moderators should make use of a range of formative and summative assessment methods. Assessors should assess and give credit for the evidence of learning that has already been acquired through formal, informal and non-formal learning and work experience.

    Assessment should ensure that all Exit Level Outcomes. The assessment of the Critical Cross-Field Outcomes should be integrated with the assessment of Exit Level Outcomes and Embedded Knowledge. 

    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    Best Practice:

    In 2007 the International Society of Criminology provided broad academic guidelines, after consultation with members of its national executive who are internationally represented, to enhance the academic status of criminology.

    The United Kingdom criminology benchmarks were developed in 2006 by the British Society of Criminology in collaboration with the National Quality Assurance Framework and are now in the process of being registered. Input was obtained from the United Kingdoms 59 universities, the American Society of Criminology and the European Society of Criminology.

    Since 2005 the United States of America and the United Kingdom have developed uniform benchmarks and standards for criminology qualifications The United States of America standards were developed by the Academic Criminal Justice Sciences as a voluntary certification process and finalised in October 2005.

    These international guidelines and standards will be the main source of comparison for this qualification as these countries are regarded as leaders in the field of criminology together with Canada and Australia.

    Information was also obtained from various universities in developed and developing countries. As it is difficult to determine leading universities in criminology in Western countries, a high research output by leading criminologists at these universities was used as the selection criteria while others were randomly selected to obtain a more comprehensive international overview.

    Other sources used were the 14th International Criminology Conference organised by the International Society of Criminology, held in Pennsylvania, United States of America on 7-12 august 2005 (held every three years) and accredited criminology journals.

    The International Society of Criminology:

    The International Society of Criminology advocates a strong emphasis on research to advance criminology's contribution to a safe and secure society. Human rights and professional ethics are regarded as important when developing/evaluating, deviance, conflict, crime theories/perspectives, crime reduction/prevention programmes, victimisation services and support programmes and criminal justice policies. They have also indicated the following as focus areas where criminologists can play a leading role: punishment (including diversion programmes), the prevention and reduction of crime, juvenile delinquency and justice, victims of crime and restorative justice. They emphasise that criminology is a theoretical and empirical science with a number of career paths in the criminal justice system and the corporate sphere. Workplace experience and internships are strongly advocated.

    This qualification includes all the academic guidelines proposed by the International Society of Criminology.

    United Kingdom Benchmarks:

    The British Society of Criminology developed academic benchmarks for B.Criminology and honours degrees in 2006. No benchmarks were developed for a Masters or Doctor in criminology. United Kingdom universities provide qualifications with a broad formative component in the humanities/social sciences and then specialising in criminology. Most provide for specialisation in criminology at honours level. Criminology qualifications are four year qualifications and it has both a theoretical and an empirical content making provision for a number of career paths in the criminal justice system and at corporate level.

    The benchmarks are regarded as minimum standards which supply a knowledge base for a number of vocations and workplace experience and internships should form part of the training period. It also stipulates a number of skills, such as the cognitive ability to evaluate evidence, gathering and retrieving data, making ethical judgments, reasoned arguments, interpreting research data and evidence, informing policy, management skills, etc.

    The benchmarks do not map specific modules or learning outcomes but provide a framework for providers within which whole programmes can be developed.

    In brief the following guidelines are given:

    Describe key concepts and theoretical approaches within criminology, identify evidence based theories, identify political and social processes of victimisation and criminalisation, describe different police cultures, trends in policing in a diverse society, youth and criminal justice practices, identify different research strategies and methods, identify an appropriate strategy for specific research problems, recognise the ethical dimensions of research, describe and interpret crime and victimisation, describe quantitative and qualitative research methods and data collection, undertake basic analysis, identify ethically appropriate action, present conclusions in an appropriate scientific format, identify and select appropriate programmes to deal with crime and victimisation problems, recommend appropriate policy to deal with crime, victimisation, criminalisation, responses to crime and deviance. Work experience placements or internships in relevant organisations are furthermore recommended.

    Individual information received further indicated a greater focus on ethnic minority conflict.

    This qualification includes most of these guidelines.

    The Institute of Criminology, Cambridge University, the University of Oxford and the University of Leceister only provide postgraduate qualifications in criminology, i.e. masters and doctoral programmes while Cambridge also provides two diploma programmes in criminology and police management and criminology and penology management which can also lead to a masters qualification on the completion of a dissertation. Entry qualification is a bachelor in social sciences which also includes a number of criminology courses.

    The University of Strathclyde provides a Bachelor majoring in Criminology and a Hons. BA in Criminology as well as a. MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice. The focus is on deviance, youth justice, crime control and reduction as well as specific types of offences.

    This qualification provides a more comprehensive range of issues related to deviance, conflict, crime and victimisation.

    United States of America Benchmarks:

    The Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) developed guidelines and standards for certification purposes. The same benchmarks are given for bachelor and masters qualifications in criminal justice. It recommends that programmes must have sufficient content, breath, depth and coherence and broad learning objectives should be the mastery of knowledge and other areas of enquiry. Learners should be able to apply this knowledge to related problems and changing situations in the field of crime and victimisation. Critical thinking skills, appropriate communication methods, ethical decision-making, understanding of diversity and research skills should be developed.

    The following broad learning outcomes are specified:
  • Administration of justice: The contemporary criminal justice system, forms of social control, policies and practices; victimology; juvenile justice; comparative criminal justice.
  • Corrections: History, theory, practice, development of correctional philosophy, incarceration, diversions, community-based corrections, treatment of offenders.
  • Criminological theory: The nature and causes of crime, typologies, offenders and victims.
  • Law adjudication: Criminal law, criminal procedures, prosecution, defense, and court procedures and decision-making.
  • Law enforcement: History, theory, practice and legal environment, police organisation, discretion, and subcultures.
  • Research and analytic methods: Quantitative and qualitative, statistical methods, methods for conducting and analysing criminal justice research in a manner appropriate for undergraduate students.

    This qualification broadly conforms to these guidelines with a lesser focus on law enforcement and law adjudication.

    The University of Pennsylvania offers a course work MA Criminology with the main emphasis on research methodology, criminal justice and crime control and reduction. The South African MA Criminology broadly conforms to these guidelines but focuses also on deviance, conflict and crime and victimisation. At the University of San Diego and the American University a B. Justice or B. Criminal Justice is normally the entry requirement for postgraduate studies in criminology. The John Jay College indicated that they follow the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences guidelines. The criminology modules focus on factors contributing to crime, e.g. alcohol and drugs, juvenile delinquency, courts, corrections, deviance, crime and society, victimology, evidence-based crime prevention/reduction, quantitative and qualitative research methods and criminal law, cities and crime, violence and institutions, forensic science, white collar and commercial crime.

    It was further indicated that there is currently a greater focus on the crime of terrorism in the United States of America.

    Canadian Benchmarks:

    Information was obtained from Simon Fraser University and the University of Montreal. The MSc Criminology focuses on criminal and deviant behaviour, explanations of criminal and deviant behaviour, the criminal justice system, criminal law, reactions to crime and deviance, women and criminal justice. research methods in criminology, young offenders and criminal justice, restorative justice, criminal procedure and evidence, human rights and civil liberties, environmental criminology, forensic sciences, professional ethics, indigenous peoples and international law, communities and crime, correctional practices, techniques of crime prevention/reduction, law enforcement, practical fieldwork. The MSc Criminology programme entails 15 of the mentioned credits plus an additional research project (a further 30 credits).

    Although mainly a course work MSc in Criminology, aspects covered fall well within the range of this qualifcation.

    European Benchmarks:

    The Katolieke University of Leuven in Belgium provides an academic bachelor and a professional bachelor while the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands provides a bachelor qualification. All these programmes provide entry to a Master of Criminology. The Masters programme entails coursework, rather than a thesis. The topics covered refer to crime and victimisation theory, penology and criminal justice and research methodology. These topics fall well within the ambit of this programme.

    The Eotvos Lorand University in Hungary does not offer undergraduate criminology programmes but criminology is mandatory for law programmes (normally two semester courses) at all Hungarian universities. The programme at the Elte University in Hungary will soon implement a MA in Criminology for graduates in sociology, law and social work. According to the Victimology Society of Serbia no specific qualifications in criminology or victimology are provided in Serbia although a number of basic undergraduate criminology courses are offered in social science qualifications.

    Criminology courses include criminology theories, criminal justice, corrections, victimology, crime and multicultural society, criminology research and ethics, organised crime, alternative intervention strategies, evaluation of anti-crime projects, clinical criminology, writing policy documents.

    This qualification accommodates most of these topics.

    Australian Benchmarks:

    The Griffith University provides a coursework MA Criminology with the focus on key criminological theories and issues, the role of research, policy development and evaluation. These elements are accommodated within this qualification.

    Monash University provides a Master of Arts in Criminology which refers to a research dissertation as in the case of this qualifcation.

    New Zealand Benchmarks:

    The Victoria University of Wellington provides criminology as a major for the BA degree and a Hons BA in Criminology. The MA course refers as in the case of its South African counterpart to a research dissertation. Possible topics relate to crime in New Zealand, policing and criminal justice, punishment and modern society, women, crime and social control, state and corporate crime, youth and crime, environmental crime, crime prevention and reduction and terrorism.

    This qualification includes most of these topics.

    Asian Benchmarks:

    According to the University of Tokiwa, Japan does not provide criminology qualifications but courses in criminology and victimology are provided in the social science qualifications. A masters and doctoral qualification in victimology (coursework) is also provided (the only in Asia). Topics covered are introduction to criminology and victimology, juvenile delinquency, measuring crime, prevention of crime, victim support/assistance, criminal law and procedure, comparative criminology.

    The Korean Institute of Criminology informed that no formal criminology qualification is provided although learners can major in criminology with a sociology or police administration qualification. A diploma course in criminology and victimology is also provided. Topics include crime and victimisation theories/perspectives, research methods, juvenile delinquency, crime prevention/reduction strategies, probation programmes, police and corrections administration, the criminal justice system.

    This qualification includes most of these aspects.

    African Benchmarks:

    Africa does not provide criminology qualifications and criminology courses normally forms part of the legal (Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Rwanda) or sociology qualifications (Univ of Nairobi, Botswana, Tanzania and Makerere, Uganda). Topics include aspects such as, introduction to criminology, crime control theories, criminal behaviour and social control, juvenile delinquency and justice, child abuse, gender and crime, offenders and victims, victimology, sociology of policing, crime investigation, the criminal justice system, community-based crime prevention/reduction, criminal law.

    Summary:

    This qualification, in the context of a Masters level qualification, is therefore either in line or exceeds recommendations made by international criminology organisations and tertiary institutional content. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Articulation possibilities within the tertiary institution offering the Criminology programme and across tertiary institutions will be subject to institutional discretionary requirements having been met. Vertically the qualification will allow access to the Doctor of Criminology. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Internal moderation must be available according to the provider's policy while external moderation must be based on accredited/registered external examiners (external to the provider) who should be recognised experts in their field. Both internal and external moderators should have at least a doctoral degree from a recognised tertiary institution. All moderators must be registered with the CHE. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    For an applicant to register as an assessor (internal and external), the applicant needs:
  • A minimum of 10 (ten) years' practical, relevant occupational experience.
  • A relevant Qualification at NQF Level 8 or higher.
  • To be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA. 
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    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    NOTES 
    Range Statements:
  • Knowledge of the academic literature is acquired from information sources such as books, monographs, conference proceedings, reference materials, journal articles, newspapers, magazines, reports, theses and dissertations as well as website information.
  • Crime/victim risk factors include individual, social, corporate and environmental factors contributing to criminal behaviour and victimisation vulnerability.
  • Models include a number of related identifiable programmes.
  • Programmes include victim and offender care, reduction/prevention of deviance, conflict, crime and victimisation, education and training in the field of crime and victimisation, restorative justice, rehabilitation, reintegration, punishment and sentencing.
  • Research design refers to a qualitative, quantitative or pluralistic research approach, which can take the form of explorative, descriptive or explanatory studies.
  • Media refers to radio, television, and popular magazines as well as national and local newspapers.
  • Role include representatives of the criminal justice system, and other associated government departments, members of the community and community-based structures, victims, perpetrators and their representatives, witnesses and service providers.
  • Identified areas refer to the specific domain addressed by research on deviance, conflict, crime and victimisation phenomena studied such as within school context, workplace, domestic area, criminal justice system, etc.
  • Entrepreneurial opportunities/possibilities refer to the exploring of the application of a range of new/innovative measures to projects, programmes and strategies to promote safety and justice in society. 
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    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
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    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
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