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This course equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the impact of mental health on every aspect of the criminal justice system. The course considers the changing landscape of mental health attitudes, policy and legislation, and the importance of bicultural competence and evidence-based policy and law making in this context. Students will gain valuable knowledge and skills regarding the role of mental health in the explanation of crime. In addition. students will learn about the roles of the various agencies and experts involved where the mental health of offenders, victims and people who work in the criminal justice field are concerned.
(1) CRJU202 and 45 additional points at 200-level from Schedule C to the Bachelor of Criminal Justice, or(2) LAWS202
LLAW315
Please note that the 2026 timetable has not been finalised.
Scheduled days and times will be confirmed, following review, on 15th October.
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Domestic fee $1,003.00
International fee $5,038.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Faculty of Law .