A Bachelor of Science (BSc) is about understanding and improving the natural world through observation, experimentation, modelling, and calculation.
You will investigate the big issues confronting our planet, including climate change, human health and diseases, the global water crisis, food security, and environmental protection.
A BSc will expose you to new ideas and technologies, develop your research skills, and help you make a contribution to the challenges facing our world.
Psychology
Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and biological, cognitive, and social processes in humans and other animals.
Studying Psychology will explore how the brain works, and looks into theories to gain an understanding of behaviour in individuals and groups.
Further Study
UC's graduate and postgraduate Science options include:
Graduate Diploma in Science
Bachelor of Science with Honours
Postgraduate Certificate in Antarctic Studies
Postgraduate Certificate in Geospatial Science and Technology
Postgraduate Certificate in Science
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Data Science
Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology
Postgraduate Diploma in Geospatial Science and Technology
Postgraduate Diploma in Science
Postgraduate Diploma of Water Resource Management
Master of Antarctic Studies
Master of Applied Data Science
Master of Audiology
Master of Disaster Risk and Resilience
Master of Financial Engineering
Master of Mathematical Sciences
Master of Science
Master of Speech and Language Pathology
Master of Urban Resilience and Renewal
Master of Water Resource Management
Professional Master of Computer Science
Professional Master of Engineering Geology
Professional Master of Geospatial Science and Technology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Career opportunities
Studying Psychology at UC will open up careers in many different fields due to the unique set of skills you learn. Further postgraduate study can lead to professional registration as a child and family psychologist or clinical psychologist.
Career pathways could include:
police, corrections, and other public sectors
district health boards
public relations and marketing
social service agencies.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
17 February 2025, 14 July 2025
UC Warehouse
20 Kirkwood Ave,
Ilam,
CHRISTCHURCH,
Upper Riccarton,
8041, New Zealand
Applicants must have completed New Zealand University Entrance through NCEA; or Cambridge International Examinations (CIE); or International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) or any other equivalent overseas qualification.
Applicants must also satisfy our English language entry requirements:
IELTS: Academic with an average score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
TOEFL (IBT): Total minimum score of 80, with at least 19 in reading, writing and listening.
PTE (Pearson Test of English - Academic): PTE with an overall score of 50 and no PTE communicative skills score below 42.
CAE or CPE: Minimum score of 169 with at least 162 in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
CCEL EAP: Level 2 with a minimum C+ grade.
Language Cert: B2 Communicator (LRWS) overall with High Pass.
Applications after the deadline date (8 December) will be considered if places are available.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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