The Diploma in Policing is aimed at students who are pursuing management careers within the field of Policing and Law Enforcement. The level of flexibility within the range of electives will allow the individual to pursue further specialization in the field of Policing and Law Enforcement.
| Qualification code: | 98220 |
| NQF level: | 6 |
| Total credits: | 360 |
| SAQA ID: | 101102 |
| APS/AS: | 18 |
| Maximum time to complete this qualification: | 8 years |
Admission requirements
Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification.
A National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Diploma endorsement) with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning,
or
a Senior Certificate (SC) with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning,
or
a Higher Certificate.
Applicants who do not comply with the above requirements should consider applying for the Higher Certificate offered by the college.
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.
South African police ranks and salaries
Constables earned between R175,000 and R213,000, sergeants between R222,000 and R270,000, and warrant officers between R278,000 and R407,000.
How much does a police sergeant earn in South Africa?
The average salary for a Police Sergeant is ZAR 256,205 per year in South Africa, which is 1% higher than the average South African Police Service salary of ZAR 252,090 per year for this job.