Programme details
Individuals seeking to transition into the criminal justice sector, those who can only pursue part-time studies, or those not interested in completing a full Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree will find this Certificate to be the most suitable choice. The Certificate in Criminal Justice (CertCJ) also serves as a valuable qualification for current professionals in the field who aim to improve their existing skills and expertise.
This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Post-study work rights
The Certificate is applicable to various sectors within the government, such as corrections, probation, and parole services; criminal justice policy development; forensic analysis; both public and private investigative roles; as well as in the field of social work.
To enroll at the University of Canterbury, it is necessary to have University Entrance or an equivalent qualification.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC’s English language requirements. University recognises the following English Language tests and courses:
International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS Academic) – including online and One Skill Retake
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) – including Home Edition and Paper Edition #
CCEL English for Academic Purposes Level 2 (EAP Level 2) – including online
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE) – including online
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL)
FluentIQ (*FluentIQ should be used where IELTS Indicator or TOEFL cannot be used)
LanguageCert
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE)
Duolingo English Test (DET)
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