Studying at Massey’s School of Psychology will give you insights into human behaviour and skills that will make you attractive to many employers.
Undergraduate study in psychology
Undergraduate study at Massey School of Psychology will give you a wide range of perspectives on psychology.
You’ll gain insight into human behaviour and get skills in research and knowledge dissemination. These will make you attractive to many employers. Psychology can also help you better understand yourself and others.
Your programme options
To major in psychology, you have the option of a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Health Science degree. Pick the one that suits you, based on the courses you choose to take (electives) alongside your psychology major:
- Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) – a flexible degree with electives such as philosophy, critical thinking, New Zealand culture, society and politics etc.
- Bachelor of Science (Psychology) – a hands-on degree with electives such as human nutrition, genetics, biochemistry and physiology etc.
- Bachelor of Health Science (Psychology) –combines the social and natural sciences with a focus on health.
To major in business or educational psychology, you can take a Bachelor of Arts.
If you already have a degree in another subject, you can take the equivalent of a major in psychology by enrolling for the Graduate Diploma in Arts or Science.
If you only want to take a few courses, or want a stepping stone to further study, you can take a Certificate in Arts or Diploma in Arts.
How to become a registered psychologist
- Use our psychology pathways tool to find your qualification pathway: Want to be a registered psychologist?
Your course options
Massey offers a range of undergraduate psychology courses.
- Undergraduate courses in psychology with location and semester
- Search for undergraduate psychology courses
Additional recommendations and support
Enhance your skill set with other courses and make use of student support.
- See additional recommendations for psychology majors.
- Student support for psychology students.
- Advice for distance students
Postgraduate study in psychology
Postgraduate study at Massey School of Psychology offers an exciting variety of courses and programmes in a supportive and friendly environment.
We offer a range of postgraduate diplomas, master’s degrees and doctoral qualifications in psychology. Most are available part-time or full-time to fit with your other commitments.
Programmes
Courses
- View our postgraduate courses in psychology
Application process
Find out how to apply for postgraduate study, including entry requirements, important dates and application forms.
Block mode teaching
Most postgraduate psychology courses are taught in block mode. You need to attend the University for a four- or five-day contact workshop for each taught course, but can study from home for the rest of the semester.
- View the block mode timetable to plan your study
Fees
- Find out how to calculate your fees at fees information
How to become a registered psychologist
- Find out about psychologist registration
- Use our psychology pathways tool to find your qualification pathway: Want to be a registered psychologist?
Thesis research resources
Research surveys
- See current and past postgraduate and staff research surveys and results.
Postgraduate prospectus
- Download the Psychology Postgraduate Prospectus 2020 (783 KB)