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MASTER OF ARTS IN POLICE SCIENCE

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SAQA ID114297
NQF Level9
Credits180
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Master of Arts in Police Science is an advanced postgraduate qualification at NQF Level 9 in the Safety in Society subfield. It is focused broadly on higher-level academic engagement with police science and related safety-in-society matters, but the available information does not provide detailed curriculum or learning-content descriptions.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may be considered by people seeking advanced academic or research-oriented engagement with police science, policing and safety-in-society issues. Prospective students should confirm that their academic background and experience meet the provider’s requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support further academic, research, analytical or policy-related work connected with police science and safety in society. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Advanced academic research
  • Critical analysis of police science and safety-in-society issues
  • Academic writing and communication

Official dataset information

Qualification title
MASTER OF ARTS IN POLICE SCIENCE
SAQA ID
114297
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
9
Minimum credits
180
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.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, since the available record includes a registration-end date of 25 July 2019 and does not confirm current registration.
  • Confirm that the institution and specific offering are currently authorised or accredited as applicable.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements, delivery arrangements, fees and timelines directly.
  • Ask the provider about the qualification’s assessment requirements and whether any research, practical or workplace-related requirements apply.
  • Confirm that the qualification is still open for new enrolment before making an application or payment.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.