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The Bachelor of Criminal Justice (BCJ) is the first degree of its kind in New Zealand, combining multidisciplinary academic study with a strong vocational focus.

Criminal Justice studies take a 360-degree look at the whole criminal justice system and its processes, including governance, enforcement, rehabilitation and improvement. The degree draws together UC's expertise in criminology, sociology, developmental and abnormal psychology, policing, criminal law and procedure, and human services.

Why study a Bachelor of Criminal Justice at UC?

• First degree of its kind in the country
• UC enjoys close links with employers in the crime and justice fields
• Multidisciplinary teaching and innovative courses
• Potential for study while employed in the area to increase professional competencies

How do I plan my degree?

The Bachelor of Criminal Justice requires 360 points.

• 255 or 270 points of compulsory courses (depending on courses chosen at second year)
• at least 90 points from a prescribed list of courses
• 15 points from the Bachelor of Criminal Justice or from other degrees.

A minimum of 135 points must be from courses above 100-level, with at least 90 points at 300-level.

In the first year all courses are compulsory. Students will take 120 points (with another 15 points of 100-level compulsory courses usually taken in the second year).

In the second year students must take either 75 or 90 compulsory 200-level points. The difference in points depends on whether students take CRJU 202 Criminal Law and Procedure (15 points) or LAWS 202 Criminal Law (30 points). The remaining 15 or 30 points at 200-level will be selected from the prescribed list of courses.

At third year there are 45 points of compulsory courses, with a choice of 60 points at 200 and 300-level from the prescribed list. A final 15-point course at 200 or 300-level can also be completed from the list, or from courses in any other degree at UC.

Double degrees

It is possible to combine a Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree with other degrees. Normally you can complete a double degree in five years, but some combinations may take longer. A Bachelor of Criminal Justice and a Bachelor of Laws combination is a particularly popular option, and can be completed in five-and-a-half years.

Career opportunities

Graduates of UC's Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree will have an edge over others in the crime and justice job markets in an area of national need and growing international specialisation.

The BCJ will prepare you for a career in all aspects of criminal justice, in particular roles within the New Zealand Police, Ministry of Justice and Department of Corrections. The degree is also relevant to work in many other government departments including prisons, probation and parole; criminal justice policy, forensics; public and private investigation and security; and social work.

Further study

UC offers a Master of Criminal Justice, as well as other qualifications in similar subjects, such as Law and Psychology.