100-level

CRJU101
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Description
The structure of the Criminal Justice system and the role of government agencies: Investigative and prosecutorial agencies such as Police, Fisheries, Customs, Serious Fraud Office, Crown prosecutors (includes ESR); the criminal courts ( High, District and Youth Courts) jurisdiction and roles); Corrections and related activities (includes Probation, fines enforcement etc, community service etc; CYPS.
Occurrences
Semester One 2026
Semester One 2026 (Distance)
Special non-calendar-based Three 2026 (UC Online)
Special non-calendar-based Nine 2026 (UC Online)
Points
15 points
Restrictions
LAWS150

200-level

CRJU201
Crime and Justice
Description
This course introduces students to the principal theories of crime and applies those theories to an understanding of crime in New Zealand.
Occurrences
Semester One 2026
Semester One 2026 (Distance)
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Any 15 points at 100-level in SOCI, ANTH, CRJU, or LAWS, or any 60 points at 100-level from Schedule V of the BA.
Restrictions
SOCI218

300-level

CRJU301
Sentencing Theory and Practice
Description
Theoretical bases for sentencing: just deserts, utilitarianism and other theories. Plea negotiation. Sentencing Act 2002- process, principles and practice. Probation and parole. Proceeds of Crime legislation.
Occurrences
Semester One 2026
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
CRJU202 or LAWS202. RP: CRJU201/SOCI218; CRJU307/LAWS365
Restrictions
LAWS337; LAWS366
CRJU302
Prisons and Corrections
Description
This course introduces students to the New Zealand correctional system and demonstrates how it has evolved since 1840. It then examines various aspects of the correctional system in detail.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2026
Semester Two 2026 (Distance)
Points
30 points
Prerequisites
(1)  Any 30 points at 200 level in SOCI or ANTH, or (2)  Any 60 points at 200 level from the Schedule V of the BA, or (3) i. CRJU201 and either ii.CRJU202 or LAWS202
Restrictions
SOCI358

Not Offered Courses in 2026

200-level

CRJU210
Special Topic
Occurrences
Not offered 2026
For further information see CRJU210 course details
Points
15 points

300-level

CRJU304
Research Project in Criminal Justice
Description
A Research Project for students who have a particular interest in some specific aspect of Criminal Justice and a B average in appropriate 200 level courses, sufficient to demonstrate that they are capable of relatively independent research work and scholarly writing.
Occurrences
Not offered 2026, offered in 2023
For further information see CRJU304 course details
Points
15 points