Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice
- Degree Structure - Duration
- 1–2 years full-time
Study a Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice through Te Kaupeka Ture | Faculty of Law at the University of Canterbury.
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This Graduate Diploma offers students an opportunity to complement and extend their undergraduate studies with further study in Criminal Justice.
It is ideal for those who are seeking employment in a range of criminal justice sector occupations, and also for those currently employed within the sector who seek to have a professionally relevant graduate qualification.
Entry to the Graduate Diploma requires a bachelor's degree, which does not need to be in the same area of study. If you gained your qualification overseas, this will need to be assessed to ensure it is of an equivalent standard.
Acceptance for the programme will depend on the standard and relevance of your previous studies. All students need to be approved by the Dean of Law.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice or use the admission requirements checker.
You can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
You also need to complete 30 points of elective courses chosen from the list below; or can choose to instead complete one of the below courses and HSRV310 Gender, Crime and Social Theory.
UC offers a Master of Criminal Justice and a PhD in Criminal Justice, as well as other qualifications in similar subjects, such as Law and Psychology.
Graduates will be equipped with a graduate qualification that will prepare them for a career in the criminal justice fields, in particular roles within Ngā Pirihimana O Aotearoa | New Zealand Police, Tāhū o te Ture | Ministry of Justice, and Ara Poutama Aotearoa | Department of Corrections.
The Graduate Diploma is also relevant for work in other areas of government including prisons, probation and parole, criminal justice policy, forensics, public and private investigation and security, and social work.
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The Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice (GradDipCJ) includes 120 points of compulsory and elective courses.
The Diploma will take 1–2 years full-time, or up to 4 years part-time, to complete.
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice.