The human mind presents some of science’s greatest challenges, and an understanding of behaviour is key to solving some of humanity’s most pressing problems. Join Victoria’s School of Psychology to understand human nature and explain both the strange and everyday behaviour you see around you.
We are the recognised number one School of Psychology in New Zealand in terms of research quality and output, and you will be taught by our academic staff, each of whom works at the forefront in their respective area.
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To study a BSc (Hons) in Psychology you will need a supervisor for your PSYC 489 research project. Don't have one?
Understand human behaviour. Study Psychology as part of a Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Arts, or choose from the postgraduate options offered by Victoria University of Wellington.
Find out moreThe School of Psychology hosts speakers from universities around the globe. Join us for coffee and bagels while listening to the latest research from these esteemed academics.
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We are the number one School of Psychology in New Zealand for research quality and output.
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Join a research community where postgraduate students are junior colleagues who collaborate with active scholars across all fields of psychology.
The Royal Society Te Apārangi has this week named 18 new fellows, four of them from Victoria University of Wellington, for their distinction in research and the advancement of science, technology or the humanities.
PhD student Samuel Clack and Professor Tony Ward from Victoria University of Wellington's School of Psychology propose a new way to understand a serious mental disorder that manifests itself in many different ways.
Until our mental health system gets its promised overhaul, we need to find cost-effective and creative ways for mental health professionals to increase their awareness across all areas of diversity, writes Gloria Fraser.
