Highlights
Tuition fee
17050 NZD / full
3791 NZD / full
Unknown
Tuition fee
17050 NZD / full
3791 NZD / full
Unknown
Duration
6 months
Duration
6 months
Apply date
Unknown
Apply date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Campus location
Christchurch, New Zealand
Campus location
Christchurch, New Zealand
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

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, the University of Canterbury's Criminal Justice Certificate is the best option for you.

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Overview

The University of Canterbury 's Certificate in Criminal Justice is also a professionally relevant qualification for those already employed within the sector who wish to enhance their current skills and knowledge.

Careers

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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Legal Method in the Criminal Justice Context
  • Legal Issues in the New Zealand Criminal Justice System
  • Violence in Society
  • Youth Realities
  • Ethics, Politics and Justice
  • Psychology – Brain, Behaviour and Cognition
  • Psychology – Social, Personality and Developmental
  • Te Patu a Maui: The Treaty of Waitangi – facing and overcoming colonisation
  • Tuakiri: Culture and Identity

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 6 months
  • Part-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
Duolingo English Test
105
TOEFL® IBT
80
PTE Academic
50
IELTS
6

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Credits

60 alternative credits
  • 60 points

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Christchurch, New Zealand

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test
105
TOEFL® IBT
80
PTE Academic
50
IELTS
6

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Other requirements

General 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.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    17050 NZD / full
    17050 NZD / full
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    3791 NZD / full
    3791 NZD / full

Additional Details

  • The ‘Tuition fee total’ is an estimate only. Your total study cost will depend on the courses you choose, and will include additional costs such as student levies, insurance, retakes, and other course-related costs. 

Living costs

Christchurch

New Zealand
1300 - 2000 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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