Program Overview
Introduction to the School of Psychological Sciences
The School of Psychological Sciences, also known as Te Kura Mtai Hinengaro, offers a comprehensive range of programs in psychology. The school is committed to providing students with a thorough understanding of the field, from the history of psychology to cutting-edge research.
Undergraduate Study
The school offers several undergraduate programs, including:
- Bachelor of Psychology
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Arts
- Graduate Diploma in Science
- Graduate Diploma in Arts
These programs provide students with a solid foundation in psychology, covering topics such as:
- Biological bases of behaviour
- Culture in psychology
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Social psychology
- Life span development
- Neuropsychology
- Cognition and personality
Postgraduate Study
The school also offers several postgraduate programs, including:
- Graduate Diploma in Science
- Postgraduate Diploma in Science
- Bachelor of Science with Honours
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology
- Master of Science in Psychology
- Master of Science in Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience
- Master of Science in Cross-Cultural Psychology
- Master of Science in Forensic Psychology
- Master of Science by thesis
- PhD
These programs are designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in psychology, preparing them for careers in research, academia, and professional practice.
Research Areas
The school has a strong research focus, with several research labs and areas of expertise, including:
- Affective and Criminal Neuroscience Lab
- Autobiographical Memory Lab
- CACR
- Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience Lab
- Cognitive Neuropsychology Lab
- Conceptual Psychopathology Lab
- Early Intervention in Mental Health Lab
- Emotion, Lifespan & Memory Group
- Emotions, Love, and Motivation Lab
- Infant and Child Cognition Lab
- Mind in Context Lab
- Mind, Language, and Culture Lab
- Neurorecovery and Contextual Sciences Lab
- Romantic Relationships Lab
- Social Cognition Lab
- Te Whnau Lab
- Vision and Cognition Lab
- Youth Forensic Psychology Research Lab
- JAWS Study
Career Options
Graduates of the school's programs can pursue a wide range of career options, including:
- Marketing and communications
- Disability support
- Youth engagement
- Business and ICT sectors
- Software testing and user-centred design
- Training and development
Complementary Majors
Students can also take complementary majors to tailor their degree to their career goals and interests.
Psychological Science Major
The Psychological Science major is a comprehensive program that covers a wide range of topics in psychology, including:
- Biological bases of behaviour
- Culture in psychology
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Social psychology
- Life span development
- Neuropsychology
- Cognition and personality
This major is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the field of psychology and prepare them for careers in research, academia, and professional practice.