PG Dip in Arts specialisation in Criminology

Criminology is concerned not just with crime, but with the broader issues of social control and deviance and how these affect punishment and criminal justice.

You can study topics such as restorative justice, cybercrime, penology, gender, policing, prisons, cultural criminology, justice policies and Indigenous perspectives.

Postgraduate study in Criminology
You can undertake postgraduate courses and your own research in areas such as:
- Criminological theory
- Penology
- State crime
- Law and human rights
- Social deviance
- Youth and crime
- Cybercrime

A background in Criminology can open up career opportunities in social policy and criminal justice. You can develop analytical and research skills that will also be useful in many other careers.

Prerequisite: A major in Criminology, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee

Complete 120 points comprising:

At least 90 points from Courses from the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) major in Criminology, and
0 to 30 points from Courses from the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Schedule, and
0 to 30 points from UOFAK - University of Auckland Other Courses

Selected courses must include exactly 120 points at level 700.

Courses from the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) major in Criminology

Complete at least 90 points from the following:

CRIM-BA(Hons) - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) major in Criminology (120 points)

Courses from the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Schedule

Complete 0 to 30 points from the following:

BA(Hons) - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (120 points)

Selected courses must be approved by all Academic Heads concerned.

Other Courses

Select between 0 and 30 points from University of Auckland.

Selected courses must be approved by all Academic Heads concerned.

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