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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Criminal Justice Honours

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
8383	Bachelor of Criminal Justice Honours
ORIGINATOR
University of North West
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
Was CHE until Last Date for Achievement			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	130	Level 7	NQF Level 08	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 2663/05	2006-07-01	2009-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-06-30		2013-06-30

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 is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
72759	Bachelor of Criminal Justice Honours	Level 7	NQF Level 08	130	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The learner will be competent in:

1. Addressing in depth issues and theories in the focus area of crime causation, policing studies, corrections and social issues;

2. Interpersonal, communication, writing and problem solving skills to enable them to prosecute research in the field of criminal justice and social sciences in general.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Formal prior learning:

Learners shall have obtained a bachelor 's degree.

Informal and non-formal prior learning:

A recognition of prior learning policy will be implemented in accordance with decisions taken by professional bodies.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Demonstrate ability in collecting and evaluating information in the area of criminal justice or socio-economic legal policy.

2. Demonstrate research skills and a measure of independent competence in pursuing research

3. Demonstrate a creative approach to solutions of complex criminal justice issues and social policy matters in the area of social context.

4. Demonstrate competence in written and oral communication

Specific outcomes

1.1. Collect information, showing familiarity with the possible sources of information.

1.2. Evaluate the relevance of the information in relation to the topic of research.

2.1. Prosecute research in a systematic way without extensive supervision

2.2. Make accurate judgments as to the direction of the research process.

3.1. Utilize theories of criminal justice and society to elucidate problems in crime causation, policing and prisons

3.2. Propose appropriate, rational and logical solutions to criminological problems.

4.1. Write logically organised essays and assignments presenting the findings of research
4.2. Respect the rules of grammar, syntax and spelling of the language in which it is written

4.3. Communicate orally in an effective manner concerning criminal justice problems

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1.1.1. The learner collects information using appropriate research tools.

1.1.2. The learner understands the importance of the hierarchy of sources.

1.2.1. The learner is able to select information in relevant to the topic of inquiry.

1.2.2. The learner is able to evaluate the importance of the information collected relative to the topic of inquiry.

2.1.1. The learner makes progress without close supervision.

2.1.2. The learner works in a systematic and methodical way.

2.2.1. The learner makes appropriate and justifiable decisions concerning the direction of the process of research.

3.1.1. The learner utilizes appropriate theoretical approaches.

3.1.2. The theories adopted are properly integrated with the corpus of knowledge under investigation.

3.2.1. The solutions suggested are fully justified.

3.2.2. Conclusions are rational and logical.

4.1.1. Written work is logical

4.1.2. The arrangement of material is rational

4.1.3. The conclusions are justified

4.2.1. There are minimal spelling errors in the thesis

4.2.2. The grammar, style and syntax are correct and appropriate

4.3.1. Oral communication is effective

4.3.2. Oral communication is appropriate in style and content in relation to the audience addressed

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT

1. Learning and assessment are integrated through formative assessment of a continuous basis

2. Summative assessment to ensure the achievement of outcomes of modules, consists of measuring the student's ability to manage and integrate knowledge. The minor dissertation also ensures that knowledge is integrated

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Horizontal articulation

The qualification will give and receive recognition for equivalent programmes at other tertiary educational institutions, enabling mobility.

Vertical articulation

The qualification will articulate seamlessly with the Masters degree in legal and other non-legal programmes at this and other tertiary educational institutions.

MODERATION OPTIONS

External examiners will be utilized for all modules of this qualification. The programme and qualification will be reviewed periodically by a panel of external assessors appointed by the Senate of the University. This review will include teaching and learning methodologies; assessment practice; and programme and qualification fitness for purpose.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

University of North-West staff will be used as assessors in accordance with the quality assurance and promotion system of the University.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

When qualifications are replaced, some of their learning programmes are moved to being recorded against the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replacement.

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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