Overview

With a Postgraduate Diploma in Criminology program from Victoria University of Wellington , you’ll gain advanced knowledge in criminological theory and methods. You’ll use your analytical and problem-solving skills to create and assess new and innovative approaches to complex issues in crime and justice.

Key Facts

If you’ve completed your undergraduate study and are interested in moving on to advanced postgraduate study—or if you’re aiming for a career in criminal justice or a related sector—our Master of Criminology is the perfect next step.

In the Master of Criminology programme, you’ll address the social and political realities of crime. You’ll consider the intersections of violence, harm, and power in our society and explore processes of criminalisation.

You’ll critically examine responses to crime and victimisation—including in relation to the changing role of policing, the use of prisons and community-based alternatives, the experience of victims, and how crime is perceived by the public.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Issues in Crime Prevention

Special Topic: Digital Criminology: Harm, Power, and Activism

Drug Use and Misuse: Key Issues and Debates

Special Topic: Sexuality, Gender, and Harm

Liberties, Rights and Justice

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

58

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wellington, New Zealand

Disciplines

Criminology View 6 other Masters in Criminology in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

58

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) with at least a B average in a relevant subject.

To be accepted by the programme director as capable of completing the proposed course of study.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

57500 NZD / year

≈ 57500 NZD / year

Living costs

Wellington

New Zealand

1000 - 2300 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Wellington

Funding

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