School of Psychology

Student Help

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Māori and Pacific Students

Kia ora, Fakaalofa atu, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Ni sa bula vinaka, Talofa lava.

Welcome to the School of Psychology.

Coming to university is a challenge. This might be moving to Wellington, financial constraints, completing secondary school education or deciding to come to university after years out of the education system. Making the decision to attend university should be congratulated; every step you take is a step closer to achieving your goals and your dreams.

Along the path to success there are inevitable pitfalls to overcome. Recognising these stumbling blocks and getting assistance where you need it, is one of the biggest steps to make. Kaua e whakamā.

The School has developed Kaupapa Māori tutorials that are focused on providing support for Māori and Pacific students at undergraduate level. Kaupapa Māori tutorials are available for any student interested in learning in a group enviorment. The tutorials are offered in PSYC 121 and PSYC 122. For further information contact Natasha Buist.

In addition the School works collaboratively with Te Rōpū Āwhina Pūtaiao, the on-campus whānau, to support students from undergraduate through to postgraduate studies.

Bicultural Development Prizes

The Bicultural Development Prizes are focused on developing Māori and Pacific postgraduate students within psychology. The prizes are partial fee waivers for students enrolled in an Honours degree or Part 1 Masters.

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International Students

Applications for admission and enrolment to the university from international students are handled by Victoria International. Once applications have been completed, Victoria International will forward the application to the Faculty and then onto the School for consideration.

Victoria International is able to provide you with information about fees, visas, medical and travel insurance and study abroad information etc. It is essential that you contact Victoria International to get the enrolment process underway as it can take time to process, and keep in mind that there may be deadlines which your application must comply with.

The School’s role is to provide information about the curriculum and to showcase the diversity of our staff research interests.  Our qualifications are designed to give you a broad basis of understanding within psychology and will allow you to specialise in a specific area of research as you develop your knowledge.

We offer the following qualifications

It is important that in addition to the International Application that you also include the guidelines or forms that have been provided by the School for example, if you are applying for an Honours year include your ranked courses and alternatives, if you are applying for a Masters degree Part 2 the thesis, incorporate the School’s Masters application form. 

Please read the information for each qualification thoroughly. 

To enter postgraduate study students must have a recognised undergraduate qualification majoring in psychology.

Fig 2. Postgraduate Structure

Other Services

There are a number of organisations on campus available to you.

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