Postgraduate Certificate in Criminal Justice
Course details
About the course
Introduction
The Postgraduate Certificate in Criminal Justice (PGCertCJ) will develop your expertise and understanding of theory and practices in the justice system as an entry to postgraduate study in Criminal Justice in Aotearoa New Zealand.
This programme is particularly suited to those already working in criminal justice fields and wanting to upskill, or as a pathway onto our postgraduate Criminal Justice research programmes.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
To enrol in the PGCertCJ, you will need to have either a Bachelor of Criminal Justice (or equivalent), or any other Aotearoa degree and three years of work experience in a relevant field.
Your previous studies must include a B Grade Average in at least 90 points at 300-level.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Criminal Justice or use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
You can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
About the provider
At the University of Canterbury you will get to enjoy the very best a university has to offer 'a world class learning environment, a vibrant campus and a great student lifestyle that's packed with opportunities.
You will gain hands-on experience in courses led by academics who are actively engaged in research and who are experts in their fields. The culture promotes active learning, where the vibrant community allows you to be who you are and do what you love. UC's picturesque campus with modern teaching and research facilities is set in the heart of a city that has become a magnet for growth and innovation. Further afield lies a region packed with outdoor adventure, from the mountains to the sea.