Auckland University Of Technology Psychology – Health Department

Offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate psychology courses, the Psychology – Health department is part of health sciences at AUT.



AUT specialises in postgraduate counselling and rehabilitation psychology, and works with the disciplines of public health and psychotherapy studies for a comprehensive approach to understanding the mind, brain and behaviour. The curriculum covers both established principles and fresh ideas in psychology.

Undergraduate courses

Undergraduate study in psychology will give you a solid grounding in this area.

  • Bachelor of Health Science in Psychology
  • Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Health Science conjoint programmes
  • Graduate Certificate in Health Science
  • Graduate Diploma in Health Science

Postgraduate courses

The Psychology department within health sciences offers a range of postgraduate degrees:

  • Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) 
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology
  • Master of Health Science
  • Master of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Health Science
  • Doctor of Philosophy

Research in health sciences

We believe in high-quality research that has impact, and have world-class researchers and research strengths across health sciences.MORE ABOUT OUR RESEARCH



Research associations

Our research associations include:

Contact us

Linda Dowsett
Administrator
Phone: +64 9 921 9999 Ext 7419

[email protected]

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Key academic contacts


Dr Kirsten Van Kessel
Postgraduate Programme Leader
Phone +64 9 921 9999 ext 7691

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Charmaine Bright
Undergraduate Programme Leader
Phone +64 9 921 9999 ext 7613



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