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BACHELOR OF ARTS HONOURS (PENOLOGY)

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SAQA ID114158
NQF Level8
Credits120
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Bachelor of Arts Honours in Penology is an advanced, NQF level 8 higher-education qualification focused on the study of penology within the Safety in Society field. Penology is concerned with the study of punishment, corrections and related responses to crime and offending.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may suit graduates or prospective students seeking advanced academic engagement with penology, corrections and broader safety-in-society issues. It should not be treated as an admission decision, and prospective students should confirm the institution’s current entry requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support further academic or research-oriented development related to penology, corrections and safety in society. No specific related careers were mapped in the available information, and completing the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Advanced academic engagement with penology and corrections
  • Critical analysis of issues within the Safety in Society field
  • Research-oriented study and written academic communication

Official dataset information

Qualification title
BACHELOR OF ARTS HONOURS (PENOLOGY)
SAQA ID
114158
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
8
Minimum credits
120
Field
8
Subfield
Safety in Society
Originator
University of South Africa
Registration end in source dataset
2019-07-25
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

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Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.