Educational Psychology –
Explore how children and young people learn and develop. Gain the tools and knowledge to help them grow as students and as members of society.
Find out how children and young people develop and learn when you study Educational Psychology. Explore your study options in this subject at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Develop the ability and knowledge to work hands-on with children and young people, their families and teachers.
Gain an understanding of the varied special education needs of students—behavioural, academic and social. Get the practical skills to create inclusive learning environments by working collaboratively with teachers, whānau and the children themselves.
If you want to give children and young people the best opportunity to succeed in school and in life, then Educational Psychology is right for you.
I really would like to use what I have learned from my undergrad, the Master’s degree, and lived experiences to help other whānau and their tamariki with their education pathways and finding support.
Full storyStacey Reedy
Master of Educational Psychology student
Postgraduate qualifications
Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Psychology Practice – PGDipEPP
- Duration 3 trimesters
- Complete 120 points
- Location On campus (Kelburn, Wellington) and online
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Next starting date 1 Jan 2026 (+ -2 more) - Entry Master of Educational Psychology.
Master of Educational Psychology – MEdPsych
- Duration 4 trimesters
- Complete 240 points
- Location Kelburn, Wellington
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Next starting dates 7 Jul 2025, 23 Feb 2026 (+ -1 more) - Entry Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Psychological Science, or Educational Psychology with a B average.
Doctor of Philosophy – PhD
- Duration 9 trimesters
- Complete 360 points
- Location Wellington campuses and online
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Next starting date Any time (+ -2 more) - Entry Research degree such as Honours or Master's by thesis from a New Zealand university with an average grade of B+ or higher, an approved international equivalent, or other approved evidence of adequate training and ability.
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