About the course

Aotearoa New Zealand’s only Bachelor of Psychology is here. Take your first step on the path towards changing the lives of others.

　　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.

　　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.

　　Health Psychology is a branch of psychology that helps people stay healthy, cope with illness, and recover from diseases. It also studies how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours affect our physical and mental health, and how our health influences our psychological well-being. Health psychologists also work with doctors, nurses, and other health professionals to improve the quality of health care and make it more accessible and affordable for everyone.

　　If you’re interested in a career in the health sector, this could be the major for you. Potential roles include health promoter, health researcher, wellbeing adviser, counsellor, or youth worker. Or if you are interested in becoming a practicing health psychologist, you could continue to postgraduate study and then register as a psychologist. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Trimester 1 (February), 2024	Wellington
Trimester 1 (February), 2025	Wellington
Trimester 1 (February), 2026	Wellington

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Victoria University of Wellington

Achieve the International Baccalaureate Diploma, or three GCE Advanced Level passes at C grade, or equivalent.

　　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

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

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

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

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Victoria University of Wellington. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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