A BA in Criminology is a bachelor’s degree designed to give students expertise in order to work in the criminal justice system. This Bachelor of Arts degree typically takes three to four years to complete and prepares a graduate for a career related to law enforcement.
| Qualification code: | 98681 |
| NQF level: | 7 |
| Total credits: | 360 |
| SAQA ID: | 101244 |
| APS/AS: | 20 |
| Maximum time to complete this qualification: | 8 years |
Qualification admission requirements
Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification.
A National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Degree endorsement) with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning,
or
a Senior Certificate (SC) with matriculation exemption or qualify for the exemption from the Matriculation Board with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning,
or
a Diploma,
or
a Higher Certificate.
Applicants who do not comply with the above requirements should consider applying for the Diploma or Higher Certificate for which they meet the statutory and additional requirements.
Student fees and funding your studies
Application fee
Pay the application fee once you’ve received your student number:
R120 for online applications
Use the student number you receive from Unisa AND the application fee reference number (ie STUDENT NUMBER 5370810030)
Send the proof of payment to susdepid@unisa.ac.za
Visit www.unisa.ac.za/paymentinfo for banking details and payment information.
Please note that this application fee is non-refundable even if you decide not to study through Unisa, do not qualify for admission to Unisa, or cannot be offered a space due to limited spaces available.
Student fees
Click here to find out more about Unisa’s student fees, and the bursaries and loans for Unisa students.
Apply for admission
Applications for admission to Unisa’s undergraduate qualifications (higher certificates, advanced certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas & degrees) will be open from 11 August to 15 October 2022.
Please take note of the following:
All applications for admission must be submitted online. No self-help stations will be available for applications.
Admission to a qualification is not automatic. It will depend on whether you comply with the admission requirements and if space is available.
Additional support for this qualification via TVET colleges
Unisa has an agreement with various Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges to offer classes in a selected number of qualifications. These classes have proved to generally improve the throughput rate of students who enroll for them.
Take note of the following:
Make sure that your TVET college of choice offers support in your qualification.
Apply for admission during Unisa’s application period via your TVET college or via Unisa.
Registration
Unisa will send the necessary information about registration dates and the registration process to all successful applicants who have confirmed their acceptance of Unisa’s offer. Visit www.Unisa.ac.za/register for registration information.
What subjects are needed for criminology?
Common subjects to study alongside Criminology include sociology; psychology; social policy; and law.
Think carefully about your future career aspirations before making a decision.
Is a BA in criminology worth it?
Professionals with criminology degrees increase their earning potential and widen the range of opportunities available to them.
Criminology university programs draw from a wide variety of academic disciplines, giving you insight not only into the criminal mindset but also how they are prosecuted and rehabilitated.