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Master of Arts in Criminal Justice at University of Venda

University of Venda, South Africa

Programme overview

A research-based postgraduate qualification in Criminal Justice completed through a research dissertation. Faculty: Faculty of Management, Commerce and Law; department: Criminal Justice.

Faculty: Faculty of Management, Commerce and Law  |  Department: Criminal Justice  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Thohoyandou, Limpopo, South Africa

What you will study

Career pathways

Advanced criminal-justice research; academia; policy; specialist and leadership roles across justice and public-sector institutions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A graduate with an Honours degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Venda or another recognised University with an academic average of at least 60% in the honours degree.

ZAR 40,540 a year (2026). Estimated 2026 tuition per year of study as listed in the 2026 Fees Booklet: first year R40,540; second year R20,440. Amount shown is the first year. Excludes residence and other fees. Source

Online applications for 2027 open on 01 May 2026 and close on 30 September 2026. No application fee is payable for 2027 applications.

Applications are completed online; the University does not charge an application fee.

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