ip target image
You are currently browsing our site with content tailored to students in your country

Bachelor of Psychology

New Zealand

25

1

What will I learn?

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.

Which department am I in?

Wellington Faculty of Science

Study options

Full Time (3 years)

Tuition fees
NZ$36,400.00 (US$ 21,713) per year
Approximate fee (120 points): NZ $36,400

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

1 December 2024

More details

Start date

24 February 2025

Venue

Kelburn Campus

Kelburn Campus,

Level 2, Easterfield Building, Kelburn Parade,

WELLINGTON,

Kelburn,

6012, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

To be accepted into this programme you will need one of the following:

  • Minimum overall average of 75% in All India Senior School Examination (CBSE) or Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) or Higher Secondary School Certificate issued by Maharashtra, Karnataka or West Bengal State Board (Note: The academic scores are calculated on the best four academic subjects excluding local languages and non-academic subjects)

  • For those with Higher Secondary School Certificate issued by all other India State Boards, minimum overall average of 80% is required (Note: The academic scores are calculated on the best four academic subjects excluding local languages and non-academic subjects)

  • Successful completion of your general secondary education and successful completion of one year of undergraduate degree study at a recognised tertiary institution (min. GPA may be required)

  • Successful completion of the Victoria University of Wellington Foundation Studies Programme OR other recognised foundation programme

  • Achievement of the International Baccalaureate Diploma (min. 24 points) OR equivalent internationally recognised high school qualification

Proof of English proficiency

  • IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.5

  • TOEFL: minimum overall score of 80 (internet-based test)

  • Pearson Test of English: minimum score of 50 (with a 'Communicative score' of not less than 42)

  • EAP: minimum final scores of 4,4,4,3

  • Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 169 or higher, with each skill score no less than 162

  • New Zealand Certificates in English Language (NZCEL): Level 4 (Academic)

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

ADD TO MY FAVOURITES

About Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria University of Wellington ranks in the top one percent of the world’s universities in 15 subject areas.

  • 5-Stars from the QS Stars Rating of Excellence
  • Number one in New Zealand for research intensity
  • 91 percent employment within six months of graduating
  • Located in the heart of New Zealand’s vibrant capital city

Get in touch