UNISA Diploma in Policing Course
The Diploma in Policing at UNISA is designed to equip learners with a blend of policing, legal, and management principles vital for ensuring safety and security in society. This qualification integrates comprehensive modules that span various aspects of law enforcement and policing strategies. Here’s an overview of the curriculum:
First Level Modules
Academic Language and Literacy in English: ENG1503
Historical Foundations of South African Law: HFL1501
Introduction to Law: ILW1501
Developing Information Skills for Lifelong Learning: INS1502
Management IA & IB: MNG1502, MNG1602 (MNG1602 requires MNG1502)
Investigative Principles for Policing IA & IB: OVM1501, OVM1502
Crime Prevention Principles for Policing IA & IB: POL1501, POL1502
Social Dimensions of Justice: SJD1501
Second Level Modules
Introduction to Crime Information Management Systems for Policing: CRI2601
Selected Topics of Criminal Law: CRW2603 (recommended after CRW1501)
Applied Communication in Policing Module I: EPP2601 (recommended after ENG1503)
Fundamental Rights: FUR2601 (requires ILW1501 & PLS1502)
General Management: MNG2601
Investigative Principles for Policing IIA & IIB: OVM2601, OVM2602 (recommended after OVM1501 & OVM1502)
Crime Prevention Principles for Policing IIA & IIB: POL2601, POL2602
Introduction to Professionalism for Policing IIA & IIB: PRF2601, PRF2602
Third Level Modules
Crime Information Systems for Policing: CRI3701
Law of Evidence: LEV3701 (requires SJD1501 & CRW2601)
Investigative Principles for Policing IIIA & IIIB: OVM3701, OVM3702 (recommended after OVM2601 & OVM2602)
Crime Prevention Principles for Policing IIIA & IIIB: POL3701, POL3702
Professionalism for Policing IIIA & IIIB: PRF3701, PRF3702
This curriculum is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of policing. The program focuses on developing skills in areas such as investigative principles, crime prevention, legal frameworks, and professional conduct in the field of policing. The qualification is delivered via a combination of online and distance learning modes, offering flexibility for students.
UNISA Online Application Guide:
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