Criminal Justice
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New Zealand
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University of Canterbury
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On Campus (Full Time)
1 year
Dec 2025
On Campus (Full Time) Position Details (Master's)
Criminal Justice from University of Canterbury is a cohesive degree with taught courses, a research dissertation, and real-world project or internship opportunities for first-hand practical experience in criminal justice.
Key features
It has a strong focus on developing the skills sought by the justice sector, including bicultural knowledge and competence, critical analysis of current and future policy, and professional understanding and theories behind crime and rehabilitation.
Careers
The Master of Criminal Justice will give students a professional understanding of Aotearoa New Zealand policy within government and public sector, and of the criminal justice system. Their skills in research, statistical analysis, writing and presentation, and bicultural engagement within real-world contexts are solid foundations for a career in criminal justice.
Courses include:
- Research Methods in Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice Systems
- Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice
- Dissertation
- Professional Cultures