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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: Monday, 01 December 2025
Closes: Tuesday, 31 March 2026

Currently Open
Programme Duration

Starts: Monday, 23 February 2026
Ends: Monday, 30 November 2026

Duration: 280 days

Contact Details

Please contact Lefa Morwena for more details about this programme.

Extra fees and levies for whole programmes

You will only need to pay for the modules you register for in each registration period, and those fees are payable upfront.

A registration fee and non-refundable ICT levy are also charged when you register for a programme.

For 2025, these charges amount to R1 150. (2025 pricing is subject to change.)

Note: Some programmes are exempt from these charges; this will be indicated during the registration process.

Higher Certificate in Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigations
R 10000.00*

*2025 pricing.

Programme Information:
NQF Level 5
Total Credits 128
Start Date Feb 23, 2026
End Date Nov 30, 2026
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