Study towards Aotearoa New Zealand’s only Bachelor of Psychology and help address some of the biggest issues facing the world today. By studying Psychology in Wellington, you’ll learn the skills to be part of positive, transformative change, from staff who are leading voices in areas such as crime prevention and rehabilitation, mental health, cultural psychology, and brain sciences.
As the place where Aotearoa’s decision-making happens, Wellington offers unique access to the workings of Government, including Te Whatu Ora, the Ministry of Social Development and the Departments of Justice and Corrections. It’s the country’s science capital too, with the highest concentration of research institutions anywhere in New Zealand.
The programme is led by staff from the School of Psychology, which is among the top 150 globally (2023 QS World University Rankings). Our staff are leading researchers of both fundamental and applied psychological science—you’ll be taught by people at the top of their game.
Recommended school subjects
You can enrol in the BPsyc no matter what you studied at school. Some experience with Statistics is recommended, although not required.
Degree requirements
Three years of full-time study. A total of 360 points is required.
Alongside the required Psychological Science major, you can also select a second complementary major, which lets you tailor the degree to suit your passions and career goals. These majors are:
- Brain Sciences and Mental Health
- Cognitive Science
- Criminal Justice and Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Māori Psychology (the first major of its kind in Aotearoa)
- Mental Health: Principles and Applications
- Work and Organisational Psychology.
Major requirements
First-year plan
BPsyc majoring in Psychological Science (core major) and Mental Health: Principles and Applications (complementary major)
| TRIMESTER 1 | POINTS | TRIMESTER 1 | POINTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| STAT 193 | 15 | PSYC 122 | 15 |
| PSYC 121 | 15 | FHSS 107 | 20 |
| HLWB 102 | 15 | MAOR 126 | 20 |
| Elective | 15 | Elective | 15 |