University
University of CanterburyGraduate Diploma in Criminal Justice
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Diploma
Duration
2 years
Next start date
Expected Jul 2026
Campus
Main Campus
Summary
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.
Course Subjects- CRJU201 Crime and Justice
- CRJU202 Criminal Law and Procedure
- CRJU301 Sentencing Theory and Practice
- CRJU302 Prisons and Corrections
- MAOR219 Te Tiriti: The Treaty of Waitangi
- CRJU 300-level courses
- LAWS378 Genetics, Neuroscience and the Criminal Law
- PHIL324 Bioethics: Life, Death, and Medicine
- PSYC330 Forensic Psychology
- PSYC335 Introduction to Clinical Psychology (30 points)
- PSYC336 Industrial and Organisational Psychology
- HIST395 Crime, Criminology and Policing in Modern Europe since 1750 (30 points)
- HSRV311 Qualitative Research Methods (30 points)
Entry criteria
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 not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice or use the admission requirements checker.
How to applyYou can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
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