University
University of CanterburyPostgraduate Diploma in Criminal Justice
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma
Duration
1 year
Next start date
Expected Jul 2026
Campus
Main Campus
Summary
The Postgraduate Diploma in Criminal Justice (PGDipCJ) builds on your knowledge of the criminal justice sector with practical, professional skills in research and policy analysis, biculturalism, and crime and rehabilitation theories.
The PGDipCJ can also be used as a pathway into our postgraduate criminal justice research programmes.
Course Subjects- CRJU601 Research Methods in Criminal Justice
- CRJU602 Criminal Justice Systems
- CRJU603 Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice
- CRJU605 Professional Cultures
- PACE495 Professional and Community Engagement Internship
- POLS449 Wicked Problems, Politics, and Justice
Entry criteria
To enrol in the PGDipCJ, 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 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 Postgraduate 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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