Criminology and Criminal Justice - Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Justice & Policing

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Advance your knowledge of criminology and criminal justice and hone your research skills with AUT’s Bachelor of Arts (Honours).

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NZQA Level 8 Certification

Study Level

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

City Campus, Auckland

It will take a total of 1 year

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Develop advanced criminology and criminal justice knowledge

Gain in-depth understanding of criminology and criminal justice theories and practice.

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Enhance research skills

Undertake independent research, culminating in a dissertation on a topic of interest in criminology and criminal justice.

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Analyse complex social and legal issues

Critically evaluate policies, practices, and discourses within criminal justice systems, including impacts on diverse populations.

What You're Signing Up For

AUT’s Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Criminology and Criminal Justice is designed for students with a completed degree who want to advance their skills and understanding of criminology and justice systems. The course combines advanced criminology modules with a research dissertation, enhancing employability and providing a pathway to master’s or doctoral study. Key topics include social harm, policing and prisons, youth crime, and children and the law, all delivered at AUT’s City Campus.

Course Content

  • CRIM800 Social Harm, (De)criminalisation, Discourse and Power
  • CRIM801 Police and Prisons: Local and Global Perspectives of Social Control
  • CRIM802 Youth Crime, Youth Justice and Indigenous/Pacific Perspectives
  • CRIM803 Children, Teens, and the Law
  • CLSY850 Dissertation

What you need to know first

Completion of an undergraduate degree (e.g., Bachelor of Arts) or equivalent

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Law and Justice

  • Public Policy

  • Government

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Criminal justice system roles (police, courts, corrections)

  • Law or advocacy organisations

  • Government and public policy agencies