Study

The School of Psychology offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that set students up for rewarding careers in a range of fields.

When you take Psychology courses at Victoria University of Wellington you will become part of an exciting and active research community. Our courses include practical lab work, using state of the art technology and techniques. You will have the opportunity to participate in the research conducted at the School and develop the skills required for your work to be published in peer-reviewed journals.

Staff at the school bring a wide range of practical and research experience to their teaching, including academics who are the top international scholars in their fields. We have dedicated facilities for our specialist areas—cognitive, social, developmental, physiological, cross-cultural, family, clinical and criminal justice psychology, animal behaviour, and psychological measurement. Find out more about our research labs (groups of researchers).

Studying Psychology

You can study Psychology at three different levels:

• Undergraduate: Start your studies with a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology.
• Graduate: If you’ve completed a degree in a different subject, but want to add undergraduate-level Psychology courses and/or meet the requirements for postgraduate study.
• Postgraduate: Deepen your understanding and enhance your career options by following your degree in Psychology with a higher-level qualification.

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