Certificate in Criminal Justice
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Overview
Certificate in Criminal Justice
Introduction
For those wanting a career change into the criminal justice fields, or who are only available to study part-time, or not wanting to study the full Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree, this Certificate is the best option for you.
The Certificate in Criminal Justice (CertCJ) is also a professionally relevant qualification for those already employed within the sector who wish to enhance their current skills and knowledge.
The Certificate is offered on campus or online through Tuihono UC | UC Online.
Certificate in Criminal Justice
What will my study involve?
- A range of subjects to enhance your current knowledge or gain new skills.
- Study four courses at 100-level in one semester part-time or up to four years part-time.
- Study on campus or fully online through Tuihono UC | UC Online.
- The Certificate in Criminal Justice is a good pathway into the full Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree.
Certificate in Criminal Justice
Entry requirements
Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Certificate in Criminal Justice
How do I plan my certificate?
The Certificate of Criminal Justice is made up of 60 points of courses at 100-level, including CRJU101 Introduction to Criminal Justice, and three elective courses from the Bachelor of Criminal Justice.
It can be completed in a minimum of one semester full-time (6 months), or up to a maximum of 4 years part-time.
The Certificate is offered on campus or online through Tuihono UC | UC Online.
Credit from your completed courses can be transferred to the Bachelor of Criminal Justice, provided you have not graduated with the Certificate beforehand.
For the full degree requirements, see the Regulations for the Certificate in Criminal Justice.
Certificate in Criminal Justice
Subjects and courses
The Certificate is made up of the following courses:
Plus one course chosen from:
- MAOR108 Te Patu a Maui: The Treaty of Waitangi – facing and overcoming colonisation
- MAOR120 He Takere Waka Nui
- MAOR165 Tuakiri: Culture and Identity
Plus another three courses chosen from these options.
Domestic students
2024 tuition fee estimate: $3,374 (60 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $3,577 (60 points)
International students
2024 tuition fee estimate: $15,800 (60 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $16,400 (60 points)
2026 tuition fee estimate: $17,050 (60 points)
Certificate in Criminal Justice
Certificate in Criminal Justice
Career opportunities
Graduates will be equipped with a unique qualification that will prepare them for a career in the criminal justice fields, in particular roles within police and the justice sector.
The Certificate is also relevant for work in other areas of government including prisons, probation and parole; criminal justice policy; forensics; public and private investigation and security; and social work.
Find out more about what can you do with a degree from UC.
Example degree structure diagram
Each block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, see the Regulations for the Certificate in Criminal Justice.
