Bachelor of Psychology – BPsyc

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Find out what courses you need to take to complete a Bachelor of Psychology (BPsyc) and see what courses make up the optional majors.

At the core of the new degree is the compulsory Psychological Science (PSCI) major. This is made up of 12 courses that cover a broad range of key topics in psychology.

Along with your core courses, you have the option of choosing a second, complementary major that explores a specific area in more depth. Your complementary major can come from the BPsyc or from another degree, such as the BA or BSc. Adding a second major is a great way to set yourself up for future employment or postgraduate study.

Degree requirements

For this degree you'll need to:

  • Complete at least 360 points, including:

    • at least 210 points above 100 level

    • at least 240 points from the BPsyc schedule

    • at least 75 points at 300 level

  • Complete the requirements of the compulsory Psychological Science major and (optionally) a second, complementary major. See ‘Select your majors’ below for the course requirements.

Important information

  • A minor is made up of at least 60 points at 200 level or above from courses listed in the major requirements for that subject area. At least 15 of these points must be at 300 level, and not counted towards a major or another minor.
  • There are a number of subjects in the BPsyc with specific minor requirements. Contact our future student advisers to learn more about studying these subjects. If you’re already a student here, contact a student adviser.

Select your majors

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Educational Psychology

This major focuses on child and adolescent development, as well as on problems that present in educational and child and youth settings more generally. It embeds psychological perspectives within a broader social framework. This major can be pursued as part of a BA or BPsyc.

Find out more about studying Educational Psychology at Victoria University of Wellington

Educational Psychology

Major requirements

In addition to the degree requirements, for this major you'll need to complete:

  • Three courses at 100 level:

  • Three courses at 200 level:

    • Two further courses from:

  • Three courses at 300 level:

    • any two courses from:

Important information

  • You aren’t allowed to take a double major in Educational Psychology (EDPS) and Education (EDUC). Also, the only way to do a double major in Educational Psychology (EDPS) and Psychological Science is through the Bachelor of Psychology.
  • For more programme details and requirements, see the University Calendar. It’s an annual publication and an authoritative source for planning your degree.

Other majors

Adding a major from another degree

As an alternative to the complementary majors listed above for the Bachelor of Psychology, you have the option of doing a complementary major from one of the other undergraduate degrees at the University. Your Bachelor of Psychology degree could include a second major taken from one of our other degrees:

For more information about your options, email our advisers at info@vuw.ac.nz.

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