Course details

Summary

Prepare for professional practice in the area of applied behaviour analysis or industrial, work and organisational psychology (IWO) with the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Psychology.

Programme overview

Designed for graduates in the areas of applied behaviour analysis and industrial, work and organisational psychology, the PGDipAppPsych programme will prepare you for professional practice in the application of these sub-disciplines of psychology.

The programme is flexible and draws on the interests and expertise of Psychology academic staff, which means you’ll be working with up-to-date theory and practice. You’ll complete a supervised practicum that will allow you to apply your knowledge and skills in a real-world setting.

Programme structure

Students must complete 120 points in one year of full-time study. Part-time study is available at the discretion of the School of Psychology.

The following courses are required at the direction of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and New Zealand Psychologists Board (NZPB):

A supervised practicum worth 60 points (PSYCH 651 A and B)

PSYCH 720 Research Topic in Psychology (30 points)

PSYCH 730 Professional Psychology Practice in NZ (15 points)

PSYCH 757 Advanced Applied Behaviour Analysis (15 points)

The practicum component of this degree involves up to 1500 hours of supervised experience in an applied setting.

Where could this programme take you?

Graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Psychology can look forward to meeting the requirements to become a registered psychologist and practising in New Zealand. If your area of interest is applied behaviour analysis, you can become registered with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).

Jobs related to this programme

• Potential for international registration with BACB (Behavior Analyst Certification Board)
• Registered Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) practitioner
• Registered psychologist

Further study options

• Doctor of Philosophy

Entry criteria

You must have completed a one-year (or equivalent) masters degree, following an undergraduate degree, from a recognised university (or similar institution). You will need a GPE of 5.0.

English language requirements:
IELTS 6.5; TOEFL (iBT) 90; TOEFL (paper-based) 575; CAE or CPE 176; PTE 58; MELAB 85.