Congratulations on taking the next step towards further study! Applications to enrol into our online Bachelor of Criminal Justice are now open for our 2 February start-date. If you're interested in studying at a later date, please sign up for enrolment updates.
When you apply to enrol into a programme with Tuihono UC | UC Online you're applying to Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury. This means you'll be part of the University of Canterbury student body, and are eligible for a wide range of support and digital services as detailed here.
Get your documentation ready
Before you start your application to enrol in the Certificate in Criminal Justice, you need to prepare these documents:
- Verified evidence of your identity, such as a certified copy of your birth certificate, or a certified copy of the photo page in your passport. There are additional requirements depending on your visa status, or if you have legally changed your name - for more information view full verification requirements.
- For international learners: proof of your English language proficiency.
It is also helpful to have:
- Your National Student Number on hand - if you have one. You can locate your number through the NZQA website.
How many courses do I choose?
The number of courses you choose depends on if you would like to study full-time or part-time, and how you are financing your study.
Length of study:
Full-time: you will need to take two courses (studying approximately 37.5 hours per week) each term.
Part-time: you will need to take one course (studying approximately 18.5 hours per week) each term.
Financing:
StudyLink Student Loan: if you’re using StudyLink to cover your tuition fees, you need to add all courses listed below (in order to meet the StudyLink threshold).
Self-funding: all courses added to your enrolment must be paid before the first course starts. This means if you are self-funding, you may only want to add your first term's course(s) to your enrolment for now, so that you only need to pay for one term at a time. You can then add your next course as this new term approaches.
If you wish to study your BCJ part-time, the courses you will need to search for and select are:
- CRJU101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (2 February – 5 April 2026)
- PSYC105 - Introductory Psychology (27 April - 28 June 2026)
We'll be in touch to confirm the rest of your 2026 study later this year.
Please note: the specific course codes to search for CRJU101 and PSYC105. The correct courses to select will then be shown in the course selector as follows: CRJU101-26X9 (O) and PSYC105-26X2 (O).
If you wish to study your BCJ full-time, the courses you will need to search for and select are:
- CRJU101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice and MAOR108 - Te Patu a Maui: the Treaty of Waitangi (2 February – 5 April 2026)
- PSYC105 - Introductory Psychology and PHIL139 - Ethics, Politics and Justice (27 April - 28 June 2026)
We'll be in touch to confirm the rest of your 2026 study later this year.
Please note: the specific course codes to search for CRJU101, MAOR108, PSYC105 and PHIL139. The correct courses to select will then be shown in the course selector as follows: CRJU101-26X9 (O), MAOR108-26X1 (O), PSYC105-26X2 (O) and PHIL139-26X2 (O).
Cap & minimum enrolment threshold
A minimum number of learners is needed for effective interaction and feedback, while a maximum cap of learners ensures high quality learning and support. If the minimum number of enrolments required for a course isn’t met, or the maximum cap is exceeded, learners will be given the option to defer their study or receive a refund.
Submit your StudyLink application ASAP
If you’re planning on using a StudyLink student loan to finance your study, we recommend applying as soon as possible. StudyLink can take up to a month to process your application, so submitting early gives you the best chance of having everything ready for the start of your learning.
Need help with your application?
We recommend allowing up to an hour to complete the application process. If you get stuck along the way, our team are here to help:
- info@uconline.ac.nz
- + 64 3 3690600
You can also download our handy enrolment guide (PDF) with screenshots and more detailed instructions for support along the way.
Let's get started! Begin your application to enrol now
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