The Bachelor of Criminal Justice (BCJ) is the first degree of its kind in Aotearoa 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.
Further study
UC offers a Master of Criminal Justice, as well as other qualifications in similar subjects, such as Law and Psychology.
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 Ngā Pirihimana o Aotearoa | New Zealand Police, Tāhū o te Ture | Ministry of Justice, and Ara Poutama Aotearoa | 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.
Find out more about what you can do with a degree from UC.
Contact us
For the full degree requirements, see the Regulations for the Bachelor of Criminal Justice.
For study planning help, contact the UC Liaison Office | Te Rōpū Takawaenga o UC (new students) or a School of Law | Te Kura Ture Student Advisor (advancing students).
For more information on facilities, resources, and staff, see the College of Business and Law | Te Rāngai Umanga me te Ture.
For more general information, email [email protected] or freephone 0800 VARSITY (827 748).