Key information for Postgradaute study in Psychology

For entry requirements, application closing dates and supplementary information, including forms and guides, see our Forms and guides page. 

You can apply via our Apply to Study portal. 

For an easy-to-follow flow chart to guide you on your options, please see Study pathway: Psychology Postgraduate.

To be registered with the New Zealand Psychologist Board, you need a minimum of a masters degree in Psychology, as well as a 1500-hour internship. 

For more information, please visit the New Zealand Psychologist Board's list of Accredited Courses. 

At the University of Auckland, we have three accredited programmes:

• Postgraduate Diploma in Health Psychology
• Master of Behaviour Analysis and Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Psychology (Behaviour Analysis specialisation)
• Doctor of Clinical Psychology

Non-accredited programmes

There is a wide range of non-accredited postgraduate study options in Psychology available. 

For more information, see:

• Bachelor of Science (Honours)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Science
• Master of Science
• Doctor of Philosophy
• Doctor of Clinical Psychology

Grade Point Average

The minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) required is generally stated as being 5.0 in the Academic Calendar regulations. 

However, due to the large number of applications, the Honours GPA is typically around 7.0 or higher depending on the specific programme.

A Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology (PGDipSci) may have a lower entry level. 

Stage III Psychology points

The minimum academic requirements for entry into postgraduate programmes is a GPA of 5.0, either overall or in 60 points above Stage II (including at least 45 points from the Stage III Psychology major schedule).

Please check the individual requirements for the programme(s) you intend to apply for at our Forms and guides page.

Research Methods in Psychology

If you wish to undertake a postgraduate Psychology programme at the University of Auckland (excluding PGDipSci), you must complete PSYCH 306 - Research Methods, or equivalent from another university in their undergraduate programme. 

Please join us in the Faculty of Science for the 2025 Postgraduate Info Evening, where you can talk to academics about your study plans. 

Date: Tuesday 7 October 2025

Time: 5-7.00pm

Location: The Science Centre, 302-G80

For more information, please see:

• Academic advice for postgraduate students
• Postgraduate study options
• Psychology Careers and Pathways