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University of KwaZulu Natal

Bachelor of Social Science with Honours in Criminology and Forensic Studies

The Bachelor of Social Science with Honours in Criminology and Forensic Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences is offered by University of KwaZulu Natal.

Program Length: 1 YEAR.

Bachelor of Social Science with Honours in Criminology and Forensic Studies offered by the University of KwaZulu-Natal at the College of Humanities

This programme engages critically with justice, crime and victimisation on the African continent, celebrating judicial pluralism and the promotion of social justice in order to address the injustices of the past and to advance nation building in South Africa and her broader communities.

Core Modules Year Modules

• CFSD7RP Research Paper: Criminology and Forensic Studies (32C)

Semester 1

• CFSD701 Theoretical Perspectives in Criminology & Criminal Justice (16C)
• CFSD702 Applied Research Methodology in Criminological Sciences (16C)

Semester 2

• CFSD703 Victim Studies
• CFSD704 Applied Forensic Criminology

Students are required to complete 128 credits in terms of the rules for the degree of Bachelor of Social Science (Honours). At least 32 MUST comprise the Research Paper (CRIM7RZ); and 96 MUST be from within the School of Applied Human Sciences. A maximum of 32 credits may be obtained from outside the School, with the permission of the Academic Leader of the Cluster.