Psychology

Please note: Information on this page relates to the 2012 academic year unless otherwise specified.

On this page:

• Overview
• Undergraduate Information
• Postgraduate Information
• How to find out more
• Related Subjects and Careers
• List of Courses

This subject is taught by the School of Psychology.

Overview

How can we explain how people react to different situations? What's normal?

Students of Psychology ask questions about normal and abnormal behaviours and try to provide answers that incorporate an understanding of the way we think, the way we interact with others, our cultural identity, our biological make-up, our environment, and our experiences. You will study under staff with international reputations, and explore topics like abnormal psychology, how the brain and behaviour are linked, how memory works, and how children gather their language as they begin to speak.

Because Psychology is both an art and a science, we offer a major in Psychology for a Bachelor of Arts [BA] or a Bachelor of Science [BSc]. Whether you choose a BA or a BSc will depend on what other subjects you are interested in.

Graduates with degrees in Psychology are sought after by employers for their insight and scientific understanding of complex human behaviours.

Undergraduate Information

BA and BSc major requirements

1. PSYC 121, 122, STAT 193
2. PSYC 232 and 45 further 200-level PSYC points
3. PSYC 325 and 45 further 300-level points

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Postgraduate Information

Postgraduate Qualifications in Psychology

• Bachelor of Science (Honours)
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
• Graduate Diploma in Science (Psychology)
• Graduate Diploma in Arts (Psychology)
• Master of Science
• Master of Arts
• MSc in Cross-Cultural Psychology
• MSc in Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience
• MSc in Forensic Psychology
• PhD in Psychology
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology

 

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How To Find Out More

You can order more information on this subject by registering on our Request for Study Material database.

Victoria's Student Recruitment and Course Advice Office offers advice on courses and help with planning your degree.

Contact the Science Faculty Office for information on Admission, qualifications and courses, course advice and selection criteria, exemptions and prerequisites and your Application to Study.

Psychology courses are taught within the School of Psychology, Floors 3, 4, 5 and 6, Easterfield Building.

School of Psychology - Te Kura Matai Hinengaro
Reception Level 6, Easterfield Building
Phone: 04 463 5373
Email: psychology@vuw.ac.nz

Related Subjects and Careers

Related Subjects	Careers
Biology Biomedical Science Criminology Education Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations Law Linguistics Media Studies Sociology Social Policy Statistics	Applied researcher Clinical practitioner Counsellor Human resource manager Marketing Market researcher Recruitment consultant Service organisations Special education teacher Speech therapist

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List of Courses

Please note: the list below shows undergraduate-level courses only. For a complete course listing, see the list of all Psychology courses.