Postgraduate Certificate in Criminal Justice
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- Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)
Develop your expertise through this entry to postgraduate study in Criminal Justice.
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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.
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.
You can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
The Postgraduate Certificate in Criminal Justice can be started in either February or July and is completed within 6 months full-time or 2 years part-time.
The programme is made up of 60 points (two 30-point courses).
Choose two from the following:
2025 tuition fee estimate: $4,338 (60 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $18,400 (60 points)
UC also offers the following postgraduate Criminal Justice programmes:
With approval, you may choose to transfer your completed courses from this Certificate to either the Diploma or Master's degree.
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.