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Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

This Diploma is a professional qualification in Clinical Psychology. It is made up of a strong practical component, which facilitates a greater understanding of real people and their experiences.

A career as a clinical psychologist is a valuable profession; where people express their deepest feelings and entrust you to guide them to a positive transformation. Through helping individuals, this ultimately can help to shape a better society as a whole.

Subjects and courses:

Year 1

PSYC641 Advanced Psychopathology
PSYC642 Psychometric Assessment Methods
PSYC643 Year 1 Practicum

Year 2

PSYC651 Psychotherapeutic Methods
PSYC653 Year 2 Practicum
PSYC654 Comprehensive Exam in Clinical Psychology

Year 3

PSYC661 Advanced Topics in Clinical Psychology 1
PSYC662 Advanced Topics in Clinical Psychology II
PSYC670 Internship in Clinical Psychology; or both PSYC671 Internship in Clinical Psychology A – Part-time and PSYC672 Internship in Clinical Psychology B – Part-time (part-time internships with permission from the Clinical Director)

Careers

Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science

Study options

Full Time (3 years)

Tuition fees
NZ$42,200.00 (US$ 25,203) per year
NZ $92,840 per 264 points (NZ $42,200 per 120 points)

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

Start date

17 February 2025

Venue

UC Warehouse

20 Kirkwood Ave,

Ilam,

CHRISTCHURCH,

Upper Riccarton,

8041, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

This is a limited entry programme (of 16 people each year). A special application is required. See 'How to apply' below for more details.

You will need to have either:

an honours degree in Psychology (Bachelor of Arts with Honours or Bachelor of Science with Honours); or
Part I of a master’s degree from an Aotearoa New Zealand university in Psychology completed (Master of Arts or Master of Science); or
an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University and approved by the Head of Department.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet New Zealand Psychologists Board requirements and provide evidence of IELTS (academic) 7.5, with no score less than 7.0.

Applications close on 20 September.

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

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