Program Overview

Course Overview

PSYC 213, Te Kura Mātai Hinengaro and Western Psychology, is a 200-level psychology course that explores the intersection of Māori and Western psychological perspectives.

Course Details

• Dates: 23 February 2026 to 21 June 2026
• Starts: Trimester 1
• Fees:
  • NZ$1,083.45 for domestic students
  • NZ$5,058.00 for international students
• Lecture Start Times:
  • Tuesday 10:00 am
  • Wednesday 10:00 am
  • Thursday 10:00 am
• Campus: Kelburn
• Estimated Workload: Approximately 150 hours or 8.8 hours per week for 17 weeks
• Points: 15

Entry Restrictions

• Prerequisites: (MAOR 123 or 126); (PSYC 121 or 122)
• Corequisites: None
• Restrictions: None

Taught By

The course is taught by the School of Psychological Sciences, Faculty of Education, Health, and Psychological Sciences.

About This Course

PSYC 213 is an engaging course that examines theoretical, applied, and philosophical contributions within psychology, including diverse topics such as mātauranga, kaupapa, tikanga, ethics, research methodologies, forensic psychology, behavior, wellness, clinical and industrial and organizational research.

Course Learning Objectives

Students who pass this course should be able to:

1. Describe the role culture and ethnicity play in understanding behavior and how psychological knowledge is constructed and applied in Aotearoa New Zealand.
2. Analyze a Western-based psychological discipline relative to the Aotearoa New Zealand context.
3. Critically reflect on their lived experiences with people from another cultural group different from their own.
4. Consider diverse group perspectives of Aotearoa New Zealand and how this might influence their practice as psychologists.
5. Develop mixed method research knowledge and skills.
6. Demonstrate a repertoire of teamwork and collaboration skills.

How This Course Is Taught

• The course requires attendance for some activities, including laboratories and tests, with no online alternatives.
• There are 3 lectures per week and fortnightly laboratories.

Assessment

• Test 1: 20%
• Test 2: 26%
• Four 300-word reflections: 20%
• Plan for literature or methodological review: 4%
• Final review: 30%

Mandatory Requirements

To pass this course, students must:

1. Submit a plan for their literature or methodological review.
2. Achieve an overall pass mark of at least 50%.

Lecture Times and Rooms

• 23 February 2026 to 5 April 2026
• 20 April 2026 to 31 May 2026

What You'll Need to Get

No specific texts or equipment are required for this course.

Key Dates

Important dates, including mid-trimester teaching breaks, can be found on the University's key dates calendar. Assessment dates will be provided once the course has begun.