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
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.
For this degree you'll need to:
Health Psychology is a branch of psychology that helps people stay healthy, cope with illness, and recover from diseases. It also studies how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours affect our physical and mental health, and how our health influences our psychological wellbeing. Health psychologists also work with doctors, nurses, and other health professionals to improve the quality of health care and make it more accessible and affordable for everyone.
If you’re interested in a career in the health sector, this could be the major for you. Potential roles include health promoter, health researcher, wellbeing adviser, counsellor, or youth worker. Or if you are interested in becoming a practicing health psychologist, you could continue to postgraduate study and then register as a psychologist.
Find out more about studying Health Psychology at Victoria University of Wellington
HealthIn addition to the degree requirements, for this major you'll need to complete:
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:
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