Graduate Diploma in Arts - Criminology in Wellington New Zealand | Victoria University of Wellington

The Graduate Diploma equips you for advanced studies in your chosen field, including options like the Bachelor of Arts with Honours or Master of Arts programs. You can finish the GDipArts in two trimesters as a full-time student, or spread it over four years for part-time study. The program welcomes graduates from all undergraduate backgrounds—no prior Bachelor of Arts degree is required.

Explore criminal behavior both locally in New Zealand and globally—investigating offenses from minor vandalism and domestic abuse to large-scale terrorism and mass atrocities. The curriculum critically examines issues surrounding justice, human rights, and correctional approaches. Analyze how factors like age, gender, and substance use intersect with criminal activity, while gaining insights into the psychological drivers behind unlawful actions.