BA - Criminology in Auckland New Zealand | University of Auckland

The Bachelor of Arts program offers the flexibility to pursue your passions across diverse subjects. With an extensive selection of study options, you can tailor your education to match various interests or professional aspirations. Your BA journey will equip you with adaptable knowledge and competencies to thrive in evolving job markets. Essential skills like effective communication and innovative problem-solving will broaden your prospects in our rapidly changing workforce. Enhance your career readiness by selecting from our specialized, theme-oriented elective modules. Opting for a double major provides concentrated expertise while strengthening your capabilities. The program allows you to sample different disciplines before committing to two focus areas. Alternatively, combine your BA with another degree through our conjoint program to explore interdisciplinary fields.

Criminology extends beyond criminal acts. When majoring in Criminology within your Bachelor of Arts, you'll explore broader influences on justice systems and penal policies, including: Correctional systems, Substance-related offenses and societal violence, and The intersection of crime with media representations. The curriculum examines how social, economic, cultural, governmental, and legal factors shape criminal behavior. You'll also analyze crime prevention strategies at both domestic and global levels.