University
University of CanterburyThis course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma
Duration
1 year
Next start date
Expected Jul 2025
Campus
Main Campus
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.
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 your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
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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