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Postgraduate Certificate in Criminal Justice

PGCertCJ
23 October 2024

Develop your expertise through this entry to postgraduate study in Criminal Justice.

START

Postgraduate Certificate in Criminal Justice

Degree Structure - Start In
Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)

POINTS

60

DURATION

Postgraduate Certificate in Criminal Justice

Degree Structure - Duration
6 months full-time, up to 2 years part-time

Overview


Postgraduate Certificate in Criminal Justice

Introduction

The Postgraduate Certificate in Criminal Justice (PGCertCJ) will develop your expertise and understanding of theory and practices in the justice system as an entry to postgraduate study in Criminal Justice in Aotearoa New Zealand.

This programme is particularly suited to those already working in criminal justice fields and wanting to upskill, or as a pathway onto our postgraduate Criminal Justice research programmes.

Postgraduate Certificate in Criminal Justice

Why study a Postgraduate Certificate in Criminal Justice at UC?

  • Examine criminal justice and its institutions in Aotearoa, and investigate and critique current issues in the system.
  • Option to learn introductory skills in conducting criminal justice research, using real projects as a basis for your study.
  • Part-time study available for working professionals to study around other commitments.

Postgraduate Certificate in Criminal Justice

Entry requirements

To enrol in the PGCertCJ, you will need to have either a Bachelor of Criminal Justice (or equivalent), or any other Aotearoa degree and three years of work experience in a relevant field.

Your previous studies must include a B Grade Average in at least 90 points at 300-level.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

For the full entry requirements, use the admission requirements checker.

How to apply

You can apply online at myUC.

See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.

Domestic students

2025 tuition fee estimate: $4,338 (60 points)

International students

2025 tuition fee estimate: $18,400 (60 points)

Postgraduate Certificate in Criminal Justice

Career opportunities

The PGCertCJ will develop your advanced knowledge in criminal, government, and public sectors and prepare you navigate and affect change in these complex systems.

This study will support law and criminal justice careers such as within criminal rehabilitation, policing, policy development, security, social services, and more.

Useful information:

Postgraduate Certificate in Criminal Justice

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