Postgraduate study in Psychology
If you are considering postgraduate studies in Psychology, please also visit Key information for Postgraduate Psychology.
What can you study in Psychology?
Our research interests are wide ranging, spanning many aspects of psychology, from evolution to neuroscience and sensory science to the formation of lasting relationships and the maintenance of positive mental health.
Research interests open to exploration include:
- Applied behaviour analysis
- Cognitive and language development
- Cognitive neuroscience
- Community psychology
- Gender and sexuality
- Developmental cognitive neuroscience
- Educational psychology
- Experimental analysis of behaviour
- Health psychology
- Language and cultural evolution
- Māori and Pacific psychology
- New Zealand attitudes and values
- Organisational psychology
- Occupational health psychology
- Sensory psychology
- Social psychology
- Speech science
- Sustainability
Māori and Pacific Psychology Research Group
The Psychology Māori and Pacific Psychology Research Group (MPPRG) is an initiative to create an inclusive and dynamic space for Māori and Pacific students in the School of Psychology to motivate, inspire and support each other through the research process.
Postgraduate webinars
View our three webinars on postgraduate study options for students in Psychology via the links below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZtexiZ31Ys
Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology GradDipAppPsych (online)
Learn the principles, concepts and skills required for postgraduate study in psychology.
Structuring your Arts postgraduate programme in Psychology
Please note, you can no longer do a Bachelor of Arts (Hons), Arts Postgraduate Diploma or Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology.
The Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology and Science Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology listed below are still available.
Structuring your Science postgraduate programme in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Bachelor of Science (Honours) (BSc(Hons)) in Psychology
Preparatory Clinical Psychology
Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) in Psychology
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Psychology PGDipAppPsych
Master of Behaviour Analysis MBehAnalysis
Master of Science (MSc) in Psychology 120-point (one-year) Research Masters
Master of Science (MSc) in Psychology 120-point with UoABIX
Master of Science specialisation in Psychology Research 240
Master of Speech-language Therapy Practice (MSLTPrac)
Master of Organisational Psych specialisation in Organisational Psychology Taught 180
Doctor of Clinical Psychology (DClinPsych)
Where can postgraduate study in Psychology take you?
Many avenues open up to graduates with training in psychology.
Jobs related to Psychology
- Psychologist
- Clinician
- Mental health practitioner
- Staff recruiter
- HR specialist
- Researcher
Scholarships and awards
Each year we award scholarships and prizes to thousands of students.
Find out about the scholarships you may be eligible for, search available scholarships or begin an application by visiting Scholarships and awards.
Help and advice for Arts and Science students
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