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:
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Network
- National Institute for Public Health and Mental Health Research
- National Centre for Inter-professional Education and Collaborative Practice
- National Institute for Stroke and Applied Neurosciences
Contact us
Linda Dowsett
Administrator
Phone: +64 9 921 9999 Ext 7419
Key academic contacts
Dr Kirsten Van Kessel
Postgraduate Programme Leader
Phone +64 9 921 9999 ext 7691
[email protected]
Charmaine Bright
Undergraduate Programme Leader
Phone +64 9 921 9999 ext 7613