Unisa Policing

Unisa Policing

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Policing is an important foundation of every society since it is responsible for preserving law and order, safeguarding civilians, and preventing criminal activity. Nevertheless,  due to technological improvements, globalization, and changes in criminal behavior, the issues encountered by law enforcement have developed dramatically in recent years.

Policing programs at Unisa are meant to offer students an in-depth understanding of many facets of law enforcement. Criminal justice, criminology, forensic science, cybercrime, community policing, and human rights are among the topics covered in these programs. To guarantee that the curriculum stays relevant and up to current with the newest trends and issues in the sector, it is designed in collaboration with law enforcement agencies and industry specialists.

The University of South Africa offers specialized programs in Policing that are designed to equip law enforcement professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the field. Whether you are a seasoned officer looking to advance your career or someone interested in entering the policing profession, UNISA’s programs provide comprehensive education in areas such as criminal law, crime prevention, investigation techniques, and community policing.

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Who Can Register for UNISA Policing

You qualify to apply for a policing course at Unisa if you are:

New Applicants and Current Students:

• Only those who have received an offer of placement from UNISA and have accepted the offer online are eligible to register.
• UNISA reserves the right to cancel or not process your registration if it is determined that you were incorrectly admitted to a qualification.

Re-registering Students:

• Students who are continuing in the same qualification may register for the 2024 academic year once the registration period opens.

Starting a New Qualification:

• If you wish to begin a new qualification, you must apply online for the alternative qualification during the designated application period.

Unisa Policing Qualifications, Courses And Modules

First Level:

Group A. Compulsory:

• ENG1503 – Academic Language and Literacy in English
• HFL1501 – Historical Foundations of South African Law
• ILW1501 – Introduction to Law
• INS1502 – Developing Information Skills for Lifelong Learning
• MNG1502 – Management IA
• MNG1602 – Management IB
• OVM1501 – Investigative Principles for Policing IA
• OVM1502 – Investigative Principles for Policing IB
• POL1501 – Crime Prevention Principles for Policing IA
  POL1502 – Crime Prevention Principles for Policing IB

Second level:

Group A. Compulsory:

• CRI2601 – Introduction to Crime Information Management Systems for Policing
• CRW2603 – Selected Topics of Criminal Law
• EPP2601 – Applied Communication in Policing Module I
• FUR2601 – Fundamental Rights
• MNG2601 – General Management
• OVM2601 – Investigative Principles for Policing IIA
• OVM2602 – Investigative Principles for Policing IIB
• POL2601 – Crime Prevention Principles for Policing IIA
• POL2602 – Crime Prevention Principles for Policing IIB
• PRF2601 – Introduction to Professionalism for Policing IIA
• PRF2602 – Introduction to Professionalism for Policing IIB

Third level:

Group A. Compulsory:

• CRI3701 – Crime Information Systems for Policing
• LEV3701 – Law of Evidence
• OVM3701 – Investigative Principles for Policing IIIA
• OVM3702 – Investigative Principles for Policing IIIB
• POL3701 – Crime Prevention Principles for Policing IIIA
• POL3702 – Crime Prevention Principles for Policing IIIB
• PRF3701 – Professionalism for Policing IIIA
• PRF3702 – Professionalism for Policing IIIB

Unisa Diploma In Policing

• Qualification code: 98220
• NQF level: 6
• Total credits: 360
• SAQA ID: 101102
• APS/AS: 18

How To Choose Your Unisa Policing Modules

Each Unisa qualification is structured in such a way that you need to pass a certain number of NQF-level credits within a certain amount of time to graduate.

• Co-requisite: Module A is a co-requisite for Module B. You want to register for Module B but have not yet passed Module A. You must then register for both Modules A and B simultaneously. You may NOT cancel your registration for Module A unless Module B is also canceled.
• Pre-requisite: If Module A is a pre-requisite for Module B, you must pass Module A before you may register for Module B.

You may not register for more than the allowed maximum number of credits/modules per academic year and/or semester: 60 credits per semester or 120 credits per academic year.

The maximum number of credits does not include supplementary and/or aegrotat examinations from a previous semester. Modules taken for non-degree / non-diploma purposes also count toward the maximum number of credits allowed.

You must consider your available time when choosing your modules, as this will impact your academic performance. You need approximately

• 6 to 8 hours per week for semester modules.
• 4 to 6 hours per week for year modules.

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Contact UNISA Information Services Division

Please contact Unisa at the following address:

• Preller Street, Muckleneuk Ridge, Pretoria
• Sunnyside campus (applications, registrations & learning center):
• Cnr Justice Mahomed & Steve Biko Streets, Sunnyside, Pretoria
• Tel: 0800 005 311
• Email: unisa@whistleblowing.co.za

Policing at UNISA is an admirable effort that tackles the changing issues that law enforcement organizations confront. Unisa empowers police officers and future policing professionals to build a better and more secure society by providing specialized education, research opportunities, and community participation. Visit the official website of UNISA for more information.

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