Postgraduate Diploma in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Advance your knowledge of criminology and criminal justice, and develop your critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Criminology and Criminal Justice furthers your understanding of criminology and criminal justice to enable you to apply valid research principles to the complex social issues related to crime and its control.
You’ll critically examine the criminal justice system, including the police and use of prisons; explore the myths surrounding crime and identify what approaches work. The programme also has a strong focus on children’s rights in the courtroom and youth crime in the community. The specialised knowledge of these areas will make your CV stand out within the criminal justice sector. The programme also serves as a stepping stone into the Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice.
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Minimum entry requirements
- Bachelor of Arts (Criminology and Criminal Justice) or an equivalent qualification
International student entry requirements
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent
You can study the Postgraduate Diploma in Criminology and Criminal Justice on a full-time or part-time basis. Most courses are offered as block courses held at AUT on weekends.
Complete the following courses in the Postgraduate Diploma in Criminology and Criminal Justice
CRIM800 Social Harm, (De)criminalisation, Discourse and Power
CRIM801 Police and Prisons: Local and Global Perspectives of Social Control
CRIM802 Youth Crime, Youth Justice and Indigenous/Pacific Perspectives
CRIM803 Children, Teens, and the Law
CRIM804 Approaches to Criminological and Criminal Justice Enquiry
Career opportunities for graduates include:
- Department of Corrections
- Local authorities
- Ministry of Justice
- Ministry of Social Development
- National and international human rights organisations
- New Zealand Customs
- New Zealand Police
- Non-governmental community groups
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($10,028 tuition fees + $1,192 student services levy)
($38,000 tuition fees + $1,192 student services levy)
- Fees shown are based on a full-time workload for the points indicated next to the fee. The exact fee charged will depend on which courses you select at the time of enrolment.
- Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for study beyond the current year, fees may vary from those stated.
- There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay.
- International students' tuition fees reflect the full cost of tuition. Domestic students' tuition fees are less due to a proportion of the tuition fees being funded by the New Zealand Government.
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