Certificate in Criminal Justice
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- Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)
ҕl's Certificate in Criminal Justice (CertCJ) is a professionally relevant qualification for those already employed in the sector who wish to enhance their current skills and knowledge. Find out about studying a Certificate in Criminal Justice through our Te Kaupeka Ture | Faculty of Law.
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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.
The Certificate is offered on campus or online through .
Admission to ҕl with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet ҕl's English language requirements.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at ҕl.
The Certificate of Criminal Justice is made up of 60 points of courses at 100-level, including , and three elective courses from the Bachelor of Criminal Justice.
It can be completed in a minimum of one semester full-time (6 months), or up to a maximum of 4 years part-time.
The Certificate is offered on campus or online through .
Credit from your completed courses can be transferred to the Bachelor of Criminal Justice, provided you have not graduated with the Certificate beforehand.
For the full degree requirements, see the Regulations for the Certificate in Criminal Justice.
The Certificate is made up of the following courses:
Plus one course chosen from:
Plus another three courses chosen from .
2024 tuition fee estimate: $3,374 (60 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $3,577 (60 points)
2024 tuition fee estimate:$15,800 per 60 points
2025 tuition fee estimate:$16,400 per 60 points
2024 SSL:$9.17 per point ($550.20 for 60 points)
2025 SSL: $9.72 per point ($583.20 for 60 points)
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.
Find out more about what can you do with a degree from ҕl.
Each 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 theRegulations for the Certificate in Criminal Justice.
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