Postgraduate Diploma in Transnational Criminal Justice
Advanced professional study in transnational criminal law, international criminal law, transitional justice and public international law.
About the Programme
The Postgraduate Diploma in Transnational Criminal Justice equips professionals in the justice and security sector with the advanced legal knowledge and practical skills needed to confront cross-border crimes. The programme brings together transnational criminal law, transitional justice and public international law and international criminal law giving students a working command of the legal and institutional frameworks that govern the prosecution and prevention of international and cross-border crimes in South Africa, the SADC region and beyond.
Programme Information
The Postgraduate Diploma in Transnational Criminal Justice equips professionals in the justice and security sector with the advanced legal knowledge and practical skills needed to confront cross-border crimes.
The programme brings together transnational criminal law, transitional justice, public international law and international criminal law, giving students a working command of the legal and institutional frameworks that govern the prosecution and prevention of international and cross-border crimes in South Africa, the SADC region and beyond.
Graduates are equipped to analyse and apply South African, foreign and international legal frameworks; cooperate effectively with partners in other jurisdictions; and respond to rapidly evolving legal challenges posed by transnational organised crime, terrorism and crimes committed in conflict and post-conflict settings.
The PGDip is an NQF Level 8 qualification carrying 120 credits. It comprises four compulsory modules taught over two semesters.
Interrogates the rules governing relations between states, international organisations and non-state actors, and the legal framework for cooperation in maintaining peace and security.
Examines how societies emerging from conflict or repression confront past human rights violations and rebuild on foundations of rule of law, democracy and accountability.
Covers the core international crimes and the institutions that enforce them - genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and the crime of aggression - particularly in armed conflict.
Covers cross-border offences such as human trafficking, terrorism, narcotics trafficking, money laundering, piracy and smuggling, and the international frameworks for combating them.
Completed over one year.
Completed over two years.
The brochure identifies the Faculty of Law, UWC Bellville campus as the place of study.
The programme is designed for practitioners across the justice and security sector who deal with cross-border crime and international cooperation as part of their work, including:
- Judicial officers, prosecutors, investigators and legal advisers;
- Police and military personnel, and security officers in private companies;
- Staff of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation and related government agencies;
- Professionals in intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations and civil society; and
- Law and non-law graduates seeking specialist knowledge of transnational and international criminal justice.
Applicants should hold one of the following, or an equivalent qualification, together with proficiency in English:
- A four-year LLB degree;
- A three-year BCom Law degree;
- A three-year degree in Criminology or Criminal Justice;
- A three-year Bachelor's degree in the Social Sciences; or
- A four-year Honours degree in the Social Sciences.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available for applicants who do not meet the standard entry requirements but can demonstrate relevant knowledge, skills and professional experience. Applicants should consult the UWC RPL Unit for details.
Graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma may apply to progress to the LLM/MPhil in Transnational Criminal Justice, subject to the admission requirements of that programme.
Admission enquiries
Ms Tracey-Ann Oliphant
admin-actcj@uwc.ac.za
Programme convenor
Anzanilufuno Munyai
Tel: 021 959 4046
Programme Actions & Enquiries
Use the links below for application and postgraduate admission information.
Admission enquiries
Ms Tracey-Ann Oliphant
admin-actcj@uwc.ac.za
Programme convenor
Anzanilufuno Munyai
amunyai@uwc@uwc.ac.za
Tel: 021 959 4046
