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Undergraduate Law and Criminal Justice

17 September 2026

Undergraduate students in the UC Faculty of Law can choose to study towards either a Law degree (LLB), a Criminal Justice degree (BCJ), or both.

 

Our unique undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice – the Bachelor of Criminal Justice (BCJ) - is the first of its kind in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Study undergraduate Law or Criminal Justice at UC

Law and Criminal Justice at UC are at the forefront of legal studies in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our industry-recognised Law and Criminal Justice degrees are taught by leading experts, ensuring our graduates are equipped with practical knowledge and skills to help shape more effective and equitable communities.

Whether you are interested in traditional areas of law, something more bespoke such as disaster law, Antarctic legal studies, or criminology and prevention of crimes, UC has a course for you.

Undergraduate Law and Criminal Justice qualifications

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Gain the essential skills and specialisation to enter the legal profession.

Law and Criminal Justice brochure 2027

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