Programme details

Postgraduate Diploma in Criminology

Acquire specialized knowledge and investigate the most recent advancements in crime and justice through this well-established and comprehensive criminology program.

Course description

Delve into the core of contemporary debates surrounding crime, harm, and justice, exploring their causes, consequences, and the ways society addresses them.

Critically investigate the structures and processes within our social and legal systems, examining how laws are enforced, how communities respond to wrongdoing, and how victims and offenders are supported—or sometimes overlooked. You’ll engage with complex questions about fairness, accountability, rehabilitation, and the balance between public safety and individual rights.

Through this exploration, you’ll also consider innovative approaches and emerging opportunities to transform justice systems—looking at reforms, restorative practices, and policies aimed at creating more equitable, compassionate, and effective responses to crime. This critical and solutions-focused perspective will equip you to contribute meaningfully to shaping a fairer and more inclusive justice landscape.

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Post-study work rights

This course qualifies for 4 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Career Prospects

Graduates can gain employment in criminal justice sector,in addition, graduates may also serve as a human rights advocate or assume a role in social and community services, policy analysis, social science research, youth justice services, or restorative justice forums.

Entry requirements

Academic requirement:

Bachelor’s degree with at least a B average in a relevant subject.

Students may also be required to demonstrate your proficiency in English:
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0
TOEFL: minimum overall score of 90 with a minimum of 20 in Writing (internet-based test)
PTE: minimum overall score of 58 with no communicative skills score below 50
Victoria University of Wellington English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programme: minimum final scores of 4,4,5,5
Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176 or higher, with each skill score no less than 169
Duolingo (DET): minimum overall score of 120 with no band less than 105

Credits
120

Duration
8 months

Intakes

Feb

International fees
approx $36,150

Location

Qualification Type

Study level