Diploma in Policing

The Diploma in Policing is aimed at students who are pursuing management careers within the field of Policing and Law Enforcement. The level of flexibility within the range of electives will allow the individual to pursue further specialisation in the field of Policing and Law Enforcement.

It reflects the need and demand within the policing environment for officials who are or will be performing managerial and leadership functions and demand more in-depth managerial knowledge and skills of organisational processes and procedures contextualised within the Policing and Law Enforcement environment.

FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES:

After successful completion of the Diploma in Policing (NQF 6), the student may articulate to a relevant Bachelor's degree (NQF 7).

SUPPORT OFFERED: 

Student support is enhanced through our online interactive communication tool, electronic documents and websites, e-journals and e-books, management related videos, interactive feedback and supportive communication at all times.

THE ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR THE DIPLOMA IN POLICING ARE:

• a Senior Certificate (SC); or

• a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a minimum of 40% in four recognized 20-credit modules, including English Home Language or first Additional Language; or

• a National Senior Certificate – Vocational Level 4 (NC(V)) with a minimum of 50% in three fundamental modules, including English; and a minimum of 60% in three vocational modules; or

• a Higher Certificate (NQF 5) in a cognate field

NAMIBIAN STUDENTS: 

Alternative Admission Requirements

• 25 points over 5 modules

STADIO is committed to achieving inclusion and to overcome barriers to access and success in higher education. Applicants who do not meet the stated admission criteria, but who have relevant work experience and/or prior learning may apply for admission under the policy on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). STADIO admits a maximum of 10% per cohort via RPL. The implementation of RPL is context-specific, in terms of discipline, programme and level.  Further information may be obtained from your Student Recruitment Advisor.