Study Postgraduate Certificate in Criminal Justice at University of Canterbury in New Zealand, Faculty of Law

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

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. 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. Choose between studying in person on campus, or fully online.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Law

Study options

Full Time (6 Months)

Tuition fees

NZ$20,100.00 (US$ 11,990) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

UC Ilam Campus

20 Kirkwood Avenue,

Upper Riccarton,

Christchurch,

Canterbury,

8041, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Full Time (6 Months)

Tuition fees

NZ$20,100.00 (US$ 11,990) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2027

Venue

UC Ilam Campus

20 Kirkwood Avenue,

Upper Riccarton,

Christchurch,

Canterbury,

8041, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

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.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.