Bachelor of Criminal Justice (BCJ)

Bachelor of Criminal Justice (BCJ) is a Bachelor program taught at Nkumba University, Uganda. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (3 Years) options.

The Bachelor of Criminal Justice (BCJ) at Nkumba University is a degree course that covers a minimum period of 3 academic years, which equals 6 semesters. Students study through semester-based academic progression, and the degree can be completed in a shorter period if they are exempted from one or more years they passed at Diploma level.

A student may also take longer than 3 academic years if, in the discretion of the Examiners’ Board, they repeat a year or are allowed a dead year. The degree shall be obtained within a maximum period of 5 academic consecutive years, including any dead year where applicable. The course supports career paths in roles such as law enforcement officer, corrections officer, probation officer, private investigator, paralegal, security officer, crime analyst, border patrol agent, youth counselor, and court administrator.

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Criminal Justice (BCJ) at Nkumba University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Nkumba University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Nkumba University as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Criminal Justice (BCJ).

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Direct Entry Scheme

• At least 5 passes at Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent;
• At least 2 principal passes at Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent.

Diploma holders

• Hold a Credit or Second-Class Diploma in the relevant field from a recognized institution as determined by the University Senate.
• At least a Pass (50%) in Mature Entry Examinations.

Mature age Entry

• The applicant should be 25 years of age and above;
• Must have passed mature age entry examinations organized by the National Council for Higher Education.

Other

• A certificate obtained after 2 years of post UCE study;
• Any equivalent qualifications besides UCE and UACE.

Please check detail of study units at https://nkumbauniversity.ac.ug/program/bachelor-of-criminal-justice-bcj/

• Law Enforcement Officer (police officer, detective, or other law enforcement agent)
• Corrections Officer
• Probation Officer
• Private Investigator
• Paralegal
• Security Officer
• Crime Analyst
• Border Patrol Agent
• Youth Counselor
• Court Administrator

2 fully funded scholarships are listed for Uganda. See Uganda scholarships.