Program Overview

Course Overview

The Forensic Psychology for PhD course, denoted as FPSY 690, is a PhD-level course offered by the School of Psychological Sciences, Faculty of Education, Health, and Psychological Sciences at Victoria University of Wellington.

Course Details

• Dates: 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Dec 2026
• Starts: Full Year
• Fees: NZ$10,501.20 for domestic students, with international fees also set at NZ$10,501.20
• Campus: Kelburn
• Estimated Workload: 40 hours per week
• Points: 120 points, with one point estimated to be about 10 hours of work

Entry Restrictions

• Prerequisites: None
• Corequisites: None
• Restrictions: None, meaning students who have already passed similar content courses cannot take this course

Course Learning Objectives

Students who pass this course should be able to achieve individual learning objectives agreed upon with their supervisor.

How This Course is Taught

The teaching format of this course is to be discussed with the supervisor.

Assessment

• Type: Individual
• Mark: 100% through a thesis
• Assessment Dates and Extensions: Available through the University's online learning environment, Nuku, once enrolled

Mandatory Requirements

There are no mandatory requirements for this course.

What You'll Need to Get

No specific texts or equipment are required for this course.

Past Versions of This Course

Older versions of this course may be accessible through the course archive.

Student Feedback

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Selected Offering

• Course: FPSY 690
• Dates: 1 Jan–31 Dec 2026
• CRN: 30195
• Location: Kelburn
• Duration: Full Year

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Disclaimer

This course outline may be subject to change.