Students
Are you considering studying psychology?
Studying psychology provides insights into human behaviour, thought processes, and emotional responses. It's a popular choice for students because a knowledge of psychology has wide application across many occupations. There is a range of opportunities to study psychology in Aotearoa New Zealand. A number of high schools offer psychology, with Level 3 psychology standards added to the approved subject list for University Entrance.
The following New Zealand academic institutions offer psychology programmes:
- University of Auckland Waipapa Taumata Rau
- Auckland University of Technology Te Wānanga Aronui o Tāmaki Makau Rau
- University of Canterbury Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha
- Massey University Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa
- Victoria University of Wellington Te Herenga Waka
- University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato
- University of Otago Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka
- Open Polytechnic Kuratini Tuwhera
For educational and developmental psychology programmes, there are also these options:
Canterbury University Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha Child and Family Psychology (postgraduate)
Massey University Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Educational Psychology undergraduate and postgraduate
Victoria University in Wellington Te Herenga Waka Educational Psychology (undergraduate and postgraduate)
See what students have to say about psychology
Watch our videos where students answer questions such as Why do you want to become a psychologist? What myths have you heard about psychology? and more: News & Media
What might a career in psychology look like?
Find out more about the work of psychologists and the range of settings in which psychologists work: Information for undergraduates
Can I join the NZPsS?
If you do decide to study psychology, you can become a member subscriber for free as soon as you become a postgraduate psychology student. The NZPsS provides support in many ways while you are studying. Find out about student support and benefits.
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