UNISA Criminology Course Module 2024 – 2024

Purpose: To equip students with sufficient knowledge and problem-solving skills pertaining to crime risk perspectives.

Purpose: The purpose of this module is to equip students with the knowledge and skills required for the design of a research proposal and to conduct and report research under supervision in a manner that is appropriate on an Honours level in the discipline of Criminology. Students credited with this module will be able to: Compile an acceptable research proposal that will result in the completion of a research report under supervision that is appropriate to the discipline of Criminology on an Honours level.

Purpose: The purpose of this module is to introduce students to research methodology in Criminology. The main focus is to familiarise students with the different methods and techniques that apply in research, as well as the different approaches that are specifically utilized in the discipline of Criminology. This module will equip students with a solid knowledge base to understand the research process and how to plan a research project in Criminology. The module is a necessary requirement for students on the second year level to prepare them for third year research methodology in Criminology, which is more advanced and focuses on quantitative and qualitative research techniques, data and research findings.

Purpose: To gain sufficient knowledge on matters of risk, pertinent issues, prevention and policy pertaining to youth offending and to apply this acquired knowledge in practice to contribute to the intervention and control of young lawbreakers.

Purpose: The purpose of this module is to introduce students to research methodology in Criminology. The main focus is to familiarise students with the different methods and techniques that apply in research, as well as the different approaches that are specifically utilized in the discipline of Criminology. This module will equip students with a solid knowledge base to understand the research process and how to plan a research project in Criminology. The module is a necessary requirement for students on the second year level to prepare them for third year research methodology in Criminology, which is more advanced and focuses on quantitative and qualitative research techniques, data and research findings.

Purpose: To gain comprehensive knowledge and problem-solving skills concerning the various typologies of crime including their nature and extent.

Purpose: The purpose of the module is to equip students with the well-rounded and systematic knowledge and skills that are required to conduct qualitative research in Criminology. The focus falls on qualitative methods and techniques that are used specifically in the context of research in Criminology. Apart from an introduction to various techniques, students are also exposed to the reasoning process required for the proper use of different techniques. Students will also gain skills and basic experience in the collection and reporting of qualitative data and research findings. This module will therefore be useful to students in the criminological sciences who are required to do research or to understand the research process and conventions in order to deal with the literature. It is a necessary preparation for those who wish to continue with criminology at post-graduate level and is therefore a compulsory module.

Purpose: The purpose of the module is to equip students with the well-rounded and systematic knowledge and skills that are required to conduct quantitative research in Criminology. The focus falls on quantitative methods and techniques that are used specifically in the context of research in Criminology. Apart from an introduction to various techniques, students are also exposed to the reasoning process required for the proper use of different techniques. Students will also gain skills and basic experience in the collection and reporting of qualitative data and research findings. This module will therefore be useful to students in the criminological sciences who are required to do research or to understand the research process and conventions in order to deal with the literature. It is a necessary preparation for those who wish to continue with criminology at post-graduate level and is therefore a compulsory module.