University of Canterbury (UC) Background Image
Image of University of Canterbury (UC)
Services
Certificate in Criminal Justice
Certificate in Criminal Justice

Certificate in Criminal Justice

  • ID:UC640021
  • Level:1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
  • Duration:
  • Intake:

Fees (NZD)

Estimated Total/program:
Apply
60
Accept letter
100
Visa
20
Fly
1

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

No

English requirements

  • IELTS: Academic with an average score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
  • TOEFL iBT: Total minimum score of 80, with at least 19 in reading, writing and listening 
  • TOEFL PBT: With a minimum score of 550 and TWE with a minimum score of 4.5
  • CCEL EAP: Level 2 with a minimum C+ grade
  • CAE or CPE: minimum score of 169 with at least 162 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic): PTE with an overall score of 50 and no PTE communicative skills score below 42
  • NZCEL:  Level 4 - Academic endorsement

Course Information

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.

More info: Click here

The Certificate is made up of the following courses:

  • CRJU 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice

Plus another three courses chosen from:

  • CRJU 150 Legal Method in the Criminal Justice Context
  • CRJU 160 Legal Issues in the New Zealand Criminal Justice System
  • HSRV 103 Violence in Society
  • HSRV 104 Youth Realities
  • PHIL 139 Ethics, Politics and Justice
  • PSYC 105 Introductory Psychology – Brain, Behaviour and Cognition
  • PSYC 106 Introductory Psychology – Social, Personality and Developmental
  • MAOR 108 Aotearoa: Introduction to New Zealand Treaty Society
  • MAOR 165 He Tīmatanga: Engaging with Māori
See moreSee less

Pre Courses

No Course!
See moreSee less

Pathway Courses

Pathways include:

  • Bachelor of Criminal Justice
  • Master of Criminal Justice
No Course!
See moreSee less

Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Graduates will be equipped with a unique qualification that will prepare them for a career in the criminal justice fields, in particular roles within the New Zealand Police | Ngā Pirihimana O Aotearoa, Ministry of Justice | Tāhū o te Ture, and Department of Corrections | Ara Poutama Aotearoa.

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.

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Insurance/year: 700 NZD/per year

Same Courses

Close search