Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Be an agent for change in our criminal justice system with AUT's Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice.

This degree focuses on the communities most affected by the criminal justice system including Māori, Pacific and other vulnerable communities.

The Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice considers how colonisation has influenced the criminal justice system as well as how communities have responded. It covers how ethnicities, class, gender and age interact with the criminal justice system, with a particular focus on children and youth crime.

Not offered to new students.

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Minimum entry requirements

Must have completed one of the following with a minimum of a B grade average or higher in courses at level 7 or equivalent:

  • Bachelor of Arts (Criminology); or
  • Graduate Diploma in Arts (Criminology); or
  • A relevant degree/qualification

International student entry requirements

English language requirements

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent

English language requirements

Career opportunities for graduates include:

  • Department of Corrections
  • Local authorities
  • Ministry of Justice
  • Ministry of Social Development
  • National and international human rights organisations
Nicholas Alexander Kochedov
Psalma Angela A. Zabala
Hannah Jane Thompson
Emily Beck
Nicholas Alexander Kochedov
Student testimonialsNicholas Alexander KochedovBachelor of Arts
Master of Criminology and Criminal JusticeLearning more about the police and crime prevention invigorated his studies, says Nicholas Alexander Kochedov who studied criminology and criminal justice.Learning more about the police and crime prevention invigorated his studies, says Nicholas Alexander Kochedov who studied criminology and criminal justice.
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Psalma Angela A. Zabala
Student testimonialsPsalma Angela A. ZabalaCourt Registry Officer, Ministry of Justice – Te Tāhū o te TureBachelor of Arts
Master of Criminology and Criminal JusticeShe has always been interested in why people behave how they do, says Psalma Angela A. Zabala who studied psychology, and criminology and criminal justice.She has always been interested in why people behave how they do, says Psalma Angela A. Zabala who studied psychology, and criminology and criminal justice.
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Hannah Jane Thompson
Student testimonialsHannah Jane ThompsonMaster of Criminology and Criminal JusticeShe is passionate about social justice and bringing attention to injustices, says Hannah Jane Thompson who came to AUT as an international student from the UK.She is passionate about social justice and bringing attention to injustices, says Hannah Jane Thompson who came to AUT as an international student from the UK.
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Emily Beck
Student testimonialsEmily BeckMaster of Criminology and Criminal JusticeHer previous experience of working in the justice system inspired her to enrol in postgraduate study, says Emily Beck who came to AUT from South Carolina, USA.Her previous experience of working in the justice system inspired her to enrol in postgraduate study, says Emily Beck who came to AUT from South Carolina, USA.
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Quick facts
Programme code:
AK1067
Level:
9
Points:
180
Duration:
1.5 years full-time / part-time available
Campus:
City Campus
Starts:
This programme is not offered to new students.

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Fees
Domestic
Not offered to new students in 2026

$11,851.60 (for 120 points)
($10,630 tuition fees + $1,221.60 student services levy)
International
Not offered to new students in 2026

$61,132.40 (for 180 points)
($59,300 tuition fees + $1,832.40 student services levy)
  • Fees shown are based on a full-time workload for the points indicated next to the fee. The exact fee charged will depend on which courses you select at the time of enrolment.
  • Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for study beyond the current year, fees may vary from those stated.
  • There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay.
  • International students' tuition fees reflect the full cost of tuition. Domestic students' tuition fees are less due to a proportion of the tuition fees being funded by the New Zealand Government.

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