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Bachelor's degree

Bachelor of Criminal Justice

BCJ
06 October 2023

Our Bachelor of Criminal Justice (BCJ) is the first degree of its kind in Aotearoa. It combines multidisciplinary academic study with a strong vocational focus. Find out about studying a BCJ through UC's Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Law. 

START

Bachelor of Criminal Justice

Degree Structure - Start In
Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)

POINTS

360

DURATION

Bachelor of Criminal Justice

Degree Structure - Duration
3 years full-time, up to 10 years part-time

Overview


Bachelor of Criminal Justice

Introduction

The BCJ is the first degree of its kind in Aotearoa, combining multidisciplinary academic study with a strong vocational focus.

Criminal Justice studies take a 360-degree look at the criminal justice system and its processes, including governance, enforcement, rehabilitation, and improvement. The degree draws together UC’s expertise in criminology, sociology, developmental and behavioural psychology, policing, criminal law and procedure, and human services.


Example degree structure diagram
Bachelor of Criminal Justice

(1) Students enrolling in the LLB/BCJ double degree will enrol in LAWS101 instead of CRJU150 and CRJU160.

(2) Students enrolling in the LLB/BCJ double degree will enrol in LAWS202 instead of CRJU202.

(3) If LAWS202 taken, then 45 points from the 200-level electives. If CRJU202 taken, then 60 points from the 200-level electives.

Each small 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 Bachelor of Criminal Justice.


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Law and Criminal Justice brochure 2026

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