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).
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Core skills this course teaches
Advance knowledge in criminology and criminal justice
Gain advanced expertise in criminology theories, social response to crime, and criminal justice systems.
Develop advanced research skills
Complete a research dissertation and master postgraduate-level research methods relevant to criminology and social policy.
About This Course
This postgraduate honours course at AUT deepens your understanding of criminology and criminal justice, focusing on advanced research skills and specialised subject areas. Tailored for students who already hold a degree, it offers opportunities to explore topics such as social harm, policing, prisons, youth justice, and indigenous or Pacific perspectives. The honours degree enhances employability and serves as a pathway to further study at master's or doctoral level.
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
- CLSY898 Honours Dissertation
- Postgraduate research methods course (with approval of programme leader)
Entry Requirements
A completed Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
Build towards these roles
PoliceCourtsCorrectionsLaw or advocacy organisationsGovernment agenciesPolicy agencies
Build skills in these industries
Criminal JusticeLaw
