About the school
Whether you are looking for a study option or are interested in one of our many research areas, welcome to the School of Psychology.
We offer teaching and research supervision that explores questions ranging from child development to forming lasting relationships, culture and identity to how the brain works, and from maintaining positive mental health to the building blocks of behaviour.
We love what we do, and the ability of our discipline to explore questions that have always fascinated people. Who are we? How can we live well together? How did we evolve? What is the role of culture and language in the human experience?
Alongside research exploring similar questions to those featured in psychology departments worldwide, we have a thriving Māori and Pacific Psychology research group and Tuākana programme, which seeks to create an inclusive and dynamic space for Māori and Pacific students.
We love what we do, and the ability of our discipline to explore questions that have always fascinated people. Who are we? How can we live well together? How did we evolve? What is the role of culture and language in the human experience?
Consider joining one of our postgraduate programmes. You will find programmes that focus on training you in psychological research, alongside those that develop professionals in clinical practice, applied behavioural analysis, speech and language therapy, and organisational psychology.
Please, explore our website and if you are a student, we’d be delighted to have you to join us. We also welcome media and community enquiries.
Professor Niki Harré
Head of the School of Psychology / Urumatua o te Kura Mātai Hinengaro