Undergraduate & honours qualifications

Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Science and Technology

Qualification code: 90002
NQF level: 7
Total credits: 360
SAQA ID: 91932
APS/AS: 20
Rules:
Students should note that during the course of their studies they would be required to have access to a computer, printer and the internet. Students must follow the same stream from level one throughout to level three. Some of the pre-requisites and/or co-requisites outlined in this qualification may not apply as they do not form part of the curriculum. Students who have passed phased out modules will retain the credit and do not need to pass the replacement modules. However, phased out modules must have been passed for this specific qualification and it does not necessarily mean the modules are equivalent. CRW1501 Students do not need to register for HFL1501. CMP3701 Students do not need to register for CPR3701. EVI3701 Students do not need to register for LEV3701. EVI3702 Students do not need to register for MRL3702.
Purpose statement:
The main purpose of the qualification is to enhance the investigation knowledge and skills of investigators This qualification is aimed at students who work within the field of Forensic Investigation and who seek recognition for essential knowledge, skills and values needed up to the level of middle management. This qualification is also aimed at students aspiring to become Forensic Investigators up to the level of middle management. Furthermore, this qualification has been developed to promote efficiency with regard to: - Forensic methods and techniques. - Investigation of selected crimes and transgressions. - Litigation processes, interviewing and statement taking. - Scene of incident. - Information gathering. - Investigative resources. - Forensic crime intelligence. This qualification lays a foundation for career advancement and further studies in Forensic Investigation.
This qualification will be presented using both online and distance learning modes.

Who can register?

  • Applicants (new applicants & Unisa students who applied for admission to a new qualification) may only register if they have received an offer of placement from Unisa and have accepted the offer online. Unisa reserves the right to not process and / or to cancel your registration if it is found that you were incorrectly admitted to a qualification. 
  • Re-registering students may register for the 2024 academic year once the registration period opens.

Please note: Should you wish to start a new qualification, please apply online for the alternative qualification during the prescribed application period.


How to choose your modules

Each Unisa qualification is structured in such a way that you need to pass a certain number of NQF level credits within a certain amount of time in order to graduate.

  • Co-requisite: Module A is a co-requisite for Module B. You want to register for Module B, but have not yet passed Module A. You must then register for both Modules A and B simultaneously. You may NOT cancel your registration for Module A unless Module B is also cancelled.

  • Pre-requisite: If Module A is a pre-requisite for Module B, you must pass Module A before you may register for Module B.

You may not register for more than the allowed maximum number of credits / modules per academic year and / or semester: 60 credits per semester or 120 credits per academic year.

The maximum number of credits do not include supplementary and / or aegrotat examinations from a previous semester. Modules taken for non-degree / non-diploma purposes also count towards the maximum number of credits allowed.

You must take your available time into consideration when choosing your modules, as this will impact your academic performance. You need approximately

  • 6 to 8 hours per week for semester modules.
  • 4 to 6 hours per week for year modules.

Click here for more information on managing your studies.

Curriculum for this qualification

While you are deciding on the modules for which you will be registering, write down the module names and codes so that you have something to refer to when completing your registration.

Please click on the modules below to see further information (eg semester/year module, NQF level)

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