Master of Arts: Criminal Law
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About this qualification
The Master of Arts: Criminal Law is an advanced postgraduate qualification focused on the study of criminal law within the Justice in Society field. It is set at NQF level 9 and carries 120 credits.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in advanced academic study, research or professional development related to criminal law and justice may consider this qualification, subject to the institution’s admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further development for roles or activities involving criminal-law research, legal analysis, policy work or justice-related scholarship. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced study of criminal law
- Legal analysis
- Research and critical evaluation in a justice-related context
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Master of Arts: Criminal Law
- SAQA ID
- 17426
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 9
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 8
- Subfield
- Justice in Society
- Originator
- University of Venda
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2014-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the recorded registration end date is 31 December 2014.
- Confirm that the institution and specific offering are authorised or accredited to provide the qualification.
- Check the current admission requirements directly with the institution.
- Ask about the assessment approach, research requirements and any applicable attendance or workplace requirements.
- Confirm whether the qualification is available for new enrolment and whether the listed qualification information remains current.