F47CJT / Higher Certificate in Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigations
Faculty: Law

Higher Certificate in Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigations

NQF Level

5

Total Credits

128

About the Programme

Description:

The purpose of the qualification is to provide a fundamental knowledge of the criminal justice process and the principles which govern the investigations and the role of the forensic investigator. The practical skills required to apply the law and procedures pertaining to the efficient execution of a criminal justice and forensic investigation for investigative officers in South African Police Service (SAPS) and Financial Institutions, so that the development of pro-active skills to prevent the occurrence of economic crime by the implementation of specific measures and relevant controls. Development of autonomous and analytical thinking coupled with the ability to flex to the ever-changing facets of an investigation and to perpetually update these skills.

Admission Requirements:

Matric with at least three years’ work experience in investigations

Programme Modules

This programme consists of 1 modules with a total of 128 credits.

Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigations

Code: FCJ100T
128 Credits R 10,000.00

Important Dates

Enrollment Period

Opens: Tuesday, 01 April 2025
Closes: Saturday, 21 June 2025

Closed
Programme Duration

Starts: Wednesday, 30 April 2025
Ends: Monday, 01 December 2025

Duration: 215 days

Intake Schedules

Intake schedule information will be available soon. Please contact Lefa Morwena for more details about upcoming intake periods.

Fees & Levies *

  • South African students:
    • No ICT levy is charged for programmes under 60 credits.
    • For programmes of 60 credits or more, a registration fee of R500 and an ICT levy of R650 apply.
  • International students: No levies charged.
  • Programme duration ≤ 600 hours: No levies charged.
  • Programme duration > 600 hours: International levy applies.
  • Subsidised programmes (e.g., MPH): No levies charged.

* Fees are subject to change; please confirm during registration.

Higher Certificate in Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigations
R 10000.0*
Programme Information:
NQF Level 5
Total Credits 128
Start Date Apr 30, 2025
End Date Dec 01, 2025