Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Psychology Extended | UL

APS Required

points

Duration

4 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

What is an Extended Programme?

An Extended Programme provides extra academic support to help students adjust to university-level studies. It includes foundational courses to strengthen key skills, ensuring a smoother transition into the degree.
Learn more about Extended Programmes.

Details

The Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Psychology Extended Curriculum Programme at the University of Limpopo provides an extended access pathway for students who demonstrate potential but need additional academic preparation before engaging with the full Criminology and Psychology curriculum. Over four years, students develop a grounding in criminal behaviour, psychological theory, forensic studies, and victimology, equipping them for careers in the justice, welfare, and public safety sectors. The extended programme supports UL's commitment to broadening access to higher education for students from under-resourced schooling backgrounds.

English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 50%
Mathematics: 30% or Mathematical Literacy: 50%
APS: 22

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
English First Additional Language (NCV)60%Required
Life Orientation (NCV)60%Required
English Home Language or English First Additional Language50%Required
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy30%Required

Career Prospects

Crime Analyst – Analyses crime patterns and statistics to support operational decision-making in the SAPS, municipal police departments, and government crime intelligence structures.
Probation Officer – Supervises community-based sentences and develops rehabilitation plans for offenders on behalf of the Department of Justice and Correctional Services.
Victim Support Coordinator – Coordinates support services for crime victims in SAPS victim support rooms, Thuthuzela Care Centres, and survivor support NGOs across South Africa.
Correctional Services Officer – Works within South Africa’s correctional system to manage, support, and facilitate rehabilitation of sentenced offenders.
Social Worker (Criminology Focus) – Applies criminological insight to social work practice, working with at-risk individuals and families to prevent entry into the criminal justice system.

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