TUT Baccalaureus Technologiae BTech in Policing
BACCALAUREUS TECHNOLOGIAE: POLICING
Qualification code: BTPO98 – NQF Level 7
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Campus where offered: |
Distance education service points |
Important notification to new applicants:
Students who intend to enrol for this qualification should take note that no new applications will be accepted as from 2020. Potential students are advised to consult the University’s website for possible new qualifications which are aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework.
REMARKS
a.Admission requirement(s):
A National Diploma: Policing or an equivalent qualification. An applicant with an equivalent qualification should consult Part 1 of the Prospectus for information pertaining to status.
b.Selection criteria:
Admission is subject to selection.
c.Minimum duration:One year.
d.Presentation:
Distance education with limited contact classes per subject per semester at Cape Town or Durban service points.
e.Intake for the qualification:
January only.
f.Exclusion and readmission:
See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
g.Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:See Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
h.Subject credits:
Subject credits are shown in brackets after each subject.
CURRICULUM
SUBJECTS ARE OFFERED AS DETERMINED BY THE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT.
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FIRST SEMESTER |
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CREDIT |
PREREQUISITE SUBJECT(S) |
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RMD10AV |
Research Methodology A |
(0,125) |
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plus two of the following subjects: |
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ICR40AB |
Investigation of Crime IVA |
(0,125) |
Investigation of Crime III |
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LBP40AB |
Management Leadership: Policing IVA |
(0,125) |
Management Leadership: |
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Policing III |
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PLG40AB |
Policing IVA |
(0,125) |
Policing III |
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Prospectus 2019- Faculty of Humanities: Distance Education |
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plus one first-, second- or third-level subject (0,250 credit) which was not passed in the studies for the National Diploma.
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TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SEMESTER: |
0,625 |
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SECOND SEMESTER |
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CODE |
SUBJECT |
CREDIT |
PREREQUISITE SUBJECT(S) |
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RMD10BV |
Research Methodology B |
(0,125) |
Research Methodology A |
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plus two of the following subjects: |
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ICR40BB |
Investigation of Crime IVB |
(0,125) |
Investigation of Crime IVA |
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LBP40BB |
Management Leadership: Policing IVB |
(0,125) |
Management Leadership: |
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Policing IVA |
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PLG40BB |
Policing IVB |
(0,125) |
Policing IVA |
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TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SEMESTER: |
0,375 |
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TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: |
1,000 |
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SUBJECT INFORMATION (OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS)
The syllabus content is subject to change to accommodate industry changes. Please note that a more detailed syllabus is available at the Department or in the study guide that is applicable to a particular subject. On 23 August 2017, the syllabus content was defined as follows:
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INVESTIGATION OF CRIME IVA (ICR40AB) |
1 X 3-HOUR PAPER |
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INVESTIGATION OF CRIME IVB (ICR40BB) |
1 X 3-HOUR PAPER |
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(Subject custodian: Department of Safety and Security Management) |
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Theories about and perspectives on terrorism. Managing the investigation of terrorism. (Total tuition time: not available)
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MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP: POLICING IVA (LBP40AB) |
1 X 3-HOUR PAPER |
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MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP: POLICING IVB (LBP40BB) |
1 X 3-HOUR PAPER |
(Subject custodian: Department of Safety and Security Management)
Managingpublicpolicepolicies,developingasystemsmodelfortheanalysisandevaluationofpoliceorganisations, managing toward effective policing, the service delivery improvement programme of the South African Police Service, the learning organisation as a change strategy, human resource management in the South African Police Service, financial management in the South African Police Service, leadership development, and police ethics. (Total tuition time: not available)
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POLICING IVA (PLG40AB) |
1 X 3-HOUR PAPER |
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POLICING IVB (PLG40BB) |
1 X 3-HOUR PAPER |
(Subject custodian: Department of Safety and Security Management)
A historical survey of the development of the police force into a police service, policing as an applied science, policing objectives in the various working environments, the role and influence of legislation on policing competencies and restrictions on effective policing and policing styles. (Total tuition time: not available)
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Prospectus 2019- Faculty of Humanities: Distance Education |
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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY A (RMD10AV) |
1 X 3-HOUR PAPER |
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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY B (RMD10BV) |
1 X 3-HOUR PAPER |
(Subject custodian: Department of Safety and Security Management)
Conducting basic research, design and project research. (Total tuition time: not available)
