
3 years
February, July
Bachelor
Criminology focuses on the real issues surrounding crime, justice, and how societies respond to harm. A Criminology degree explores topics that are often discussed in everyday life, such as drug laws, public safety, and violence prevention, helping you understand them beyond headlines and assumptions.
You’ll learn to question common beliefs about crime and take a closer look at how the criminal justice system operates alongside social factors like inequality and community conditions. The course encourages you to think carefully about both the challenges and possible solutions, including different approaches to justice and ways to reduce harm.
For students interested in criminal justice, social issues, and public policy, criminology offers a strong foundation to analyse problems and explore meaningful responses within society.
University
Victoria University Wellington
Campus
Kelburn
Total Credits
360 points (NZQF Level 7)
Study Mode
Full-time
Loan Availability
No
NZ$33,050 per year (approximate)
Full-time study: Core criminology courses and research papers
Part-time study: Available with extended duration
Courses include: Introduction to Criminology, Criminal Law, Theories of Crime, Crime and Society, Policing and Criminal Justice
University Entrance or equivalent
IELTS - Minimum 6.0 overall, with no band below 5.5
PTE - Minimum score of 50 overall
TOEFL - Minimum score of 80
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