About TUT Safety and Security Management

Department of Safety and Security Management: Shaping Industry Leaders

At our Department of Safety and Security Management, we craft educational paths that lead to successful careers in a range of sectors including Correctional Service Management, Policing, Road Traffic, and Municipal Police Management. Our mission is to deliver an impactful and fulfilling learning experience that paves the way for meaningful careers in safety and security management. We pride ourselves on our dedicated faculty who guide our students to excellence, ensuring our graduates are sought after by municipal and government departments nationwide.

Admission Guidelines

To embark on this academic journey at TUT, applicants must meet the following general prerequisites:

• Language Proficiency: A pass in English at the Senior Certificate level (at least as an additional language; some programmes may require a higher level of English proficiency).
• Program-Specific Criteria: Each programme has distinct entry requirements which may be updated annually.
• Assessment: Certain programmes necessitate an admission test to determine eligibility or the need for a foundational course.

Performance Levels for Admission:

TUT presents a performance scale for entry into various levels of study:

• 1 – Outstanding: 80 – 100%
• 2 – Meritorious: 70 – 79%
• 3 – Substantial: 60 – 69% (Degree level)
• 4 – Adequate: 50 – 59% (Diploma level)
• 5 – Moderate: 40 – 49% (Foundation course)
• 6 – Elementary: 30 – 39%
• 7 – Not Achieved: 0 – 29%

Mathematics vs. Mathematical Literacy:

Each prospective student must choose between Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, tailored to the requirements of their selected programme:

• Mathematics: Essential for programmes that demand a foundational understanding of mathematical concepts.
• Mathematical Literacy: Suitable for other programmes where advanced mathematics is not a prerequisite.

Program-specific details and curriculum descriptions are accessible on the Department of Education’s website.