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 specialization in the field of Policing and Law Enforcement.
How to apply for admission
To apply for admission, please visit www.tut.ac.za.
A valid e-mail address is required before an electronic application can be submitted.
An e-mail address can be obtained from any one of the free e-mail providers, such as www.hotmail.com or
www.yahoo.com, or www.gmail.com. A non-refundable fee of R240 for application can be deposited beforehand at:
ABSA BANK
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 04 000 000 3
• In the Reference column, please fill in your identity number.
NB. Do not use this account number for any further payments.
Reference number
When the application has been processed, the applicant will be allocated a unique reference number (his/her student number) for identification purposes.
Admission status
• To check your status, please visit www.tut.ac.za,
• Click on MENU,
• Click on STUDY AT TUT,
• Click on I WANT TO STUDY,
• Click on Check your admission status,
• Enter your id number,
• Click on submit.
A new screen will open with your reference number.
Your status will be displayed and you can view and print a copy of the letter available.
Admission requirement(s) and Selection criteria:
For Applicants who obtained a Senior Certificate
Admission requirement(s):
Applicants who intend to enroll as full-time day-class students: a Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification with English at Higher Grade (D symbol) or Standard Grade (C symbol) and two other subjects at Higher Grade, one of which with a D symbol.
Applicants who are employed full-time by the South African Police Service: a Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification.
Selection criteria:
Swedish formula (only for applicants who are not employed).
English, Mathematics and Physical Science:
HG SG Points
A 9
B A 8
C B 7
D C 6
E D 5
F E 4
F 3
All other subjects:
HG SG Points
A 7
B A 6
C B 5
D C 4
E D 3
F E 2
F 1
Maximum points that can be obtained: 48.
Applicants who score 24 or more points (for a maximum of six subjects) according to the formula for academic merit will be considered.
• For Applicants who obtained a National Senior Certificate
Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language or first additional language) and 3 for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 20.
Assessment procedures:
No further assessment will be done. Applicants who achieve the minimum APS will be considered until the programme complement is full.
Minimum duration:
Three years.