Law and Justice

Crime is a fascinating subject. The number of books, movies and television programmes devoted to it attest to people’s interest in the problem of crime. So too does the extensive and often sensational coverage that crime receives in the media. But, as this subject reveals, crime is a complex issue. While studying towards Criminology and Criminal Justice, you will learn that it is considerably more complex than the superficial and romanticised portrayal it often receives in fictional writings and the media.The study of Criminology and Criminal justice will equip you with the knowledge needed for creating and maintaining a safe society, as well as allowing students to acquire an in-depth understanding of the complexities of criminal, delinquent and deviant behaviours and both individual and societal reactions to crime. This study area also teaches you valuable transferable skills such as presentation, research, analytical problem solving and communication, among others.Moreover, the study area offers an in-depth conceptualisation of modern crime, punishment and victimisation. Crime and victimisation have severe consequences for the sustained development of a society, the economy and ecology. This subject provides expert knowledge to deal effectively with crime, conflict and victimisation and to promote a democratic and just society with a human rights perspective, as set out in the South African Constitution and Bill of Rights.