Bachelor of Arts Honours in Police Science

Law, Military Science and Security - Safety in Society

Purpose and Rationale

Qualification Purpose and Rationale

Purpose:

The purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with managerial skills and enhance their expertise as professionals in the law enforcement sector. Upon completion of this qualification, learners will be able to:

Develop a strategic management plan to optimize the use of resources in a law enforcement environment.
Critically assess the impact of leadership and strategic management in a law enforcement environment.
Analyze and enhance service excellence in law enforcement processes.
Develop an integrated plan to optimize policing.
Conduct research in the realm of law enforcement.

Rationale:

The Bachelor of Arts Honours in Police Science aims to provide learners with in-depth, specialized knowledge and managerial skills needed in the law enforcement sector. This qualification will allow learners to consolidate their knowledge capacity, research, and expertise to deepen their managerial skills for various contexts. The program will address the workplace-based needs of the Police Law Enforcement sector related to managerial competencies. The sector will benefit from this qualification by developing middle to senior-level management skills to enhance the functioning of law enforcement agencies through service excellence and efficient resource management.

Outcomes

Develop a strategic management plan to optimise use of resources in a law enforcement environment.
Critically assess the impact of leadership and strategic management of a law enforcement environment.
Analyse and enhance service excellence of law enforcement processes.
Develop an integrated plan to optimise policing.
Conduct research in the realm of law enforcement.

Assessment Criteria

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

Strategic management skills applied: Aligning law enforcement organisation objectives with national government resource directives.
Enhancing transparency and ethical behaviour: Associated with resource allocation.
Maximising law enforcement capabilities: Through allocation of available resources.
Inclusion of strategies: In line with organisational and government guidelines for transformation in resource management.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

Analysis of inter-relationship: Between leadership and strategic management in implementing command and control.
Evaluation of personal leadership styles: Effectiveness and consistency within national and governmental aims.
Assessment of strengths and weaknesses: Of team members to maximize potential.
Evaluation of leadership theories: Applicable styles and best practices.
Analysis of leadership influence in politics: Impact on law enforcement policies, procedures, and operations.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

Evaluation of existing quality systems: Against broader quality concepts and models.
Decision-making on quality management system implementation: Based on cost-benefit analysis and consequences.
Development of implementation plan: In line with project management principles and quality controls.
Client service strategy development: Aligning with organisational and government initiatives.
Evaluation of client service mindset: Impact on law enforcement and corporate image.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

Analysis of governmental/organisational strategies: For policing implementation plan.
Evaluation of policing functions: Strengths, weaknesses, operational plan, and contingency plans.
Development of risk management plan: To minimize impact of obstacles.
Resource allocation: Adherence to allocated budget.
Integration of stakeholder roles: Ensuring multi-disciplinary approach.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:

Analysis of research methodologies: Relevance to specific law enforcement research topic.
Formulation of research proposal: Identifying problem related to law enforcement issues.
Conducting research: Following ethical principles and relevant methodology.
Presentation of findings: Relevant to research proposal and supported by data.
Preparation of research report: Meeting organisation's format requirements.

Qualification Details

Type: Honours Degree
NQF Level: 08
Min. Credits: 120
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UNISA, short for the University of South Africa, is a distance education institution based in South Africa. It is the largest university on the African continent and offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields of study. UNISA provides flexible learning options, allowing students to study at their own pace and from anywhere in the world. The university is known for its commitment to providing accessible and affordable education to a diverse student population. UNISA also conducts research and collaborates with other institutions to contribute to the development of knowledge and skills in South Africa and beyond.

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