Psychology –
Study Psychology to understand behaviour—how we think, feel, and act—and how those processes can go wrong. Learn how our biology and our environment interact to make us who we are.
At Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, we offer a wide range of different Psychology subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Choose a subject to focus on and see what your study options are.
This major focuses on the ways that the mind and body are intricately linked. Health Psychology aims to understand how we think and behave and how these factors interact with the physical systems of our body.
You’ll gain an insight into human behaviour and the underlying attitudes that put health at risk. And you’ll learn how people can change these behaviours to prevent illness and promote better health.
You’ll study theories of health behaviour, including health-enhancing activities such as exercise, risky behaviour like smoking, and rehabilitation. More importantly, you’ll learn how to develop strategies to influence others to change.
Undergraduate degrees
You have several options for studying Health Psychology at undergraduate level. You can choose it as an optional major in the Bachelor of Psychology, Bachelor of Health, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Arts, depending on your desired focus of study.
Bachelor of Psychology – BPsyc
- Duration 3 years
- Complete 360 points
- Location Kelburn, Wellington
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Next starting dates 7 Jul 2025, 17 Nov 2025, 23 Feb 2026 (+ 0 more) - Entry University Entrance or alternative admission type.
Bachelor of Health – BHlth
- Duration 3 years
- Complete 360 points
- Location Kelburn, Wellington
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Next starting dates 7 Jul 2025, 17 Nov 2025, 23 Feb 2026 (+ 0 more) - Entry University Entrance or alternative admission type.
Bachelor of Science – BSc
- Duration 3 years
- Complete 360 points
- Location Kelburn, Wellington
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Next starting dates 7 Jul 2025, 17 Nov 2025, 23 Feb 2026 (+ 0 more) - Entry University Entrance or alternative admission type.
Bachelor of Arts – BA
- Duration 3 years
- Complete 360 points
- Location Kelburn, Wellington.
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Next starting dates 7 Jul 2025, 17 Nov 2025, 23 Feb 2026 (+ 0 more) - Entry University Entrance or alternative admission type.
Graduate qualifications
Graduate Certificate in Science – GCertSc
- Duration 1 trimester
- Complete 60 points
- Location On-campus (Kelburn, Wellington)
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Next starting dates 7 Jul 2025, 23 Feb 2026 (+ -1 more) - Entry A Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Graduate Diploma in Science – GDipSc
- Duration 2 trimesters
- Complete 120 points
- Location Kelburn, Wellington
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Next starting dates 7 Jul 2025, 17 Nov 2025, 23 Feb 2026 (+ 0 more) - Entry Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Postgraduate study
Find out about studying this subject at postgraduate level and what your qualification options are.
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