Criminology and Criminal Justice - Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Justice & Policing
A course by
AUT
Advance your knowledge of criminology and criminal justice and hone your research skills with AUT’s Bachelor of Arts (Honours).
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Develop advanced criminology and criminal justice knowledge
Gain in-depth understanding of criminology and criminal justice theories and practice.
Enhance research skills
Undertake independent research, culminating in a dissertation on a topic of interest in criminology and criminal justice.
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
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Law and Justice
Public Policy
Government
Future employment opportunities might be
Criminal justice system roles (police, courts, corrections)
Law or advocacy organisations
Government and public policy agencies