Program Overview

Certificate in Criminal Justice

The Certificate in Criminal Justice (CertCJ) is a professionally relevant qualification for those already employed within the sector who wish to enhance their current skills and knowledge. It is also suitable 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.

Introduction

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. 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.

Online Study Option

You can study either on campus or exclusively online. The online programme follows different term dates and has a more prescribed course list.

What Will My Study Involve?

• A range of subjects to enhance your current knowledge or gain new skills.
• Study four courses at 100-level in one semester part-time or up to four years part-time.
• Study on campus or fully online through Tuihono UC | UC Online.
• The Certificate in Criminal Justice is a good pathway into the full Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree.

Entry Requirements

To enrol in the certificate, you will need:

• University Entrance (or equivalent).
• If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Undergraduate language requirements.

Degree Structure

The Certificate of Criminal Justice is made up of 60 points of courses at 100-level, including CRJU101 Introduction to Criminal Justice, 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.

Subjects and Courses

If you are completing the online version of the Certificate, see Tuihono UC | UC Online for your course details. For study on campus, complete the following:

Compulsory Course

• CRJU101 Introduction to Criminal Justice

Elective Courses

• One course chosen from:
  • MAOR108 Te Patu a Maui: The Treaty of Waitangi facing and overcoming colonisation
  • MAOR120 He Takere Waka Nui
  • MAOR165 Tuakiri: Culture and Identity
• Plus another two courses chosen from these options.

Fees

Domestic Students

2025 tuition fee estimate: $3,577 (60 points)
2026 tuition fee estimate: $3,791 (60 points)

International Students

2025 tuition fee estimate: $16,400 (60 points)
2026 tuition fee estimate: $17,050 (60 points)
2027 tuition fee estimate: $17,800 (60 points)

Further Study

The CertCJ is a good pathway into the full Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree.

Career Opportunities

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.