Course details

Summary

Psychology explores the thoughts, feelings, and actions of individuals and groups in a social and cultural context. The goal of psychology is to understand, describe and predict behaviour.

What is it Like?

Psychology is the systematic study of behaviour, cognition and experience. It is a social science dealing with emotions, individual differences, behaviour and relationships in social and cultural contexts. It is also a biological science, examining the neurophysiological, basis of learning and performance, as well as sensory and perceptual skills. As a profession, psychology is dedicated to the promotion of human welfare.

Careers

Any setting where knowledge of human behaviour and interactions is useful may employ someone with knowledge of psychology.

• Counselling
• Human resources
• Public health
• Rehabilitation psychology
• Scientific research
• Special education

Requirements

The requirements for the Diploma in Arts endorsed in Psychology are:

Pass both

• 230.111 Tū Kupu: Writing and Inquiry
• 230.112 Tū Arohae: Critical Thinking

Pass 75 credits in Psychology consisting of:

• at least 45 credits at 200- and 300-level in Psychology
• 15 credits at any level in Psychology

The remaining 30 credits for the Diploma in Arts can be from Part II of the schedule for the Bachelor of Arts degree (including further courses from the endorsement subject) and/or courses offered in other undergraduate degrees.

Entry criteria

Applicants must have completed New Zealand secondary school qualification or other equivalent overseas qualification.

English Language Requirements:

• IELTS score of 5.0 (no band less than 5.0)
• TOEFL iBT score of 61 overall (min 17 in Reading & Writing)
• PTE Academic score of 36 Overall (min 36 in communicative skills)
• Cambridge English score of 155