Policing / Criminal Justice

What Is This Course About?

Policing and Criminal Justice focuses on law enforcement, crime prevention, investigation, and public safety. The course covers criminal law, criminology, policing procedures, ethics, investigation techniques, and community policing. Students learn how to maintain law and order, investigate crimes, and support justice and security systems.

Who Offers This Course?

Universities Offering Policing / Criminal Justice

• University of South Africa (UNISA)

• University of Johannesburg (UJ)

• University of Pretoria (UP)

• North-West University (NWU)

• Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)

TVET Colleges Offering Policing / Criminal Justice

• Tshwane North TVET College

• False Bay TVET College

• Ekurhuleni East TVET College

• Motheo TVET College

• Vuselela TVET College

• Buffalo City TVET College

• Central Johannesburg TVET College

Admission Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12) with English

• Some institutions may require Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy

• TVET colleges require Grade 12 for N4–N6 Policing programmes

• Requirements vary by institution

Course Duration

• University Degree or Diploma: 3 years full-time

• Advanced Diplomas or Honours: 1 additional year

• TVET College (N4–N6): 18–36 months, depending on level

Career Opportunities

• Police Officer

• Detective / Criminal Investigator

• Crime Analyst

• Correctional Services Officer

• Community Safety Officer

• Security Manager

• Law Enforcement Administrator