Program Overview

Introduction to the School of Psychological Sciences

The School of Psychological Sciences, also known as Te Kura Mtai Hinengaro, offers a range of programs for students interested in pursuing a career in psychology.

Undergraduate Study

The school provides undergraduate study options, including:

• Psychology study area
• Bachelor of Psychology
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Arts
• Graduate Diploma in Science
• Graduate Diploma in Arts

Postgraduate Study

Postgraduate study options are also available, 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

Research Areas

The school has various research labs, 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

Work and Organisational Psychology Major

The Work and Organisational Psychology major focuses on human behaviour within an organisational setting. Students will take specialised courses from psychology, management, human resources, and employment relations.

Career Options

Graduates with this major can pursue careers in industry and organisations, particularly in human resources. Career options include roles as a human resources manager, consultant, recruiter, health and safety adviser, learning and development adviser, or in change leadership or workplace wellbeing.

Learning from Experts

The Work and Organisational Psychology major is led by Professor Todd Bridgman, who has been researching and teaching in Management Studies at Victoria University of Wellington since 2006.

Studying Psychology

Students can find out more about studying psychology at Te Herenga WakaVictoria University of Wellington. The university offers a focused Psychology degree, the Bachelor of Psychology, as well as postgraduate study options.

Postgraduate Study

The Work and Organisational Psychology major provides an ideal foundation for postgraduate study, particularly for those interested in becoming an occupational psychologist. It could also lead to further study in Management or Human Resource Management and Employment Relations.