Aotearoa New Zealand’s only Bachelor of Psychology is here. Take your first step on the path towards changing the lives of others.
Drive meaningful change
Think psychology if you care about people and are passionate about delivering better mental health outcomes. By studying Psychology here in Wellington, you’ll learn the skills to be part of positive, transformative change for all New Zealanders.
The perfect start
Our Bachelor of Psychology is made up of a required major—Psychological Science—and a set of eight optional complementary majors, covering a range of areas across psychology. If you’re interested in postgraduate study to become a registered psychologist, these optional majors offer clear pathways to help you achieve your goals.
Choose major
Psychological Science
Brain Sciences and Mental Health
Cognitive Science
Criminal Justice and Psychology
Educational Psychology
Health Psychology
M?ori Psychology
Mental Health: Principles and Applications
Work and Organisational Psychology
Gain transferable skills
Throughout your studies in Psychology, you’ll gain transferable skills in numeracy, critical thinking, cultural awareness, ethical scholarship, and written and oral communication.
In the first year of the Bachelor of Psychology, you’ll explore career paths available to Psychology graduates and you’ll see what knowledge and skills are needed to pursue those careers.
In your second year, you'll learn a range of research methods used across the discipline of Psychology. You’ll develop work-ready skills, such as being able to write reports and work cooperatively in groups.
Career options
The skills you develop through the Bachelor of Psychology will set you up for a range of careers in fields such as the health sector, government, the justice system, human resources, education, or research.
Depending on which major you choose, you can gain specialist expertise in fields such as health, justice, management, human resources, or education.
Further study
Completing the Bachelor of Psychology will prepare you for entry into the Psychology Honours programme, a specialist Master’s degree, or a professional postgraduate training programme in Psychology, Education, or Health.
The BPsyc also offers clear pathways into postgraduate research in Psychology—for example, through a Master of Science or a PhD.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
1 December 2024
More details
Start date
24 February 2025
Kelburn Campus
Kelburn Campus,
Level 2, Easterfield Building, Kelburn Parade,
WELLINGTON,
Kelburn,
6012, New Zealand
To be accepted into this programme you will need one of the following:
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Victoria University of Wellington ranks in the top one percent of the world’s universities in 15 subject areas.