The Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Psychology at the University of Limpopo provides students with an interdisciplinary understanding of crime, criminal behaviour, and the psychological dimensions of human conduct. Students study criminological theory, criminal justice systems, victimology, psychological assessment, and forensic psychology, developing analytical skills applicable to law enforcement, social services, and the justice sector. South Africa's significant crime burden and an under-resourced criminal justice system create consistent demand for graduates who can contribute to crime prevention, offender rehabilitation, and victim support.
English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 50%
Mathematics: 40% or Mathematical Literacy: 60%
APS: 23 (with Maths) / 25 (with MathLit)
Crime Analyst – Analyses crime data and patterns to support operational planning and resource allocation for the South African Police Service (SAPS) and municipal police forces.
Probation Officer – Supervises offenders on probation and facilitates youth diversion programmes for the Department of Justice and Correctional Services, helping reduce recidivism.
Victim Support Worker – Provides emotional support, safety planning, and system navigation assistance to victims of crime through SAPS victim support rooms, Thuthuzela Care Centres, and NGOs.
Correctional Services Officer – Manages the supervision, welfare, and rehabilitation of sentenced offenders in South Africa’s correctional facilities under the Department of Correctional Services.
Social Crime Prevention Facilitator – Designs and implements community-based crime prevention programmes for municipalities, NGOs, and the SAPS’s Social Crime Prevention Directorate.
