About the course

Psychological Science is the compulsory major subject in the Bachelor of Psychology. In this major, you’ll gain insights into why people think, act, and feel the way they do. Examine social behaviour, emotion, personality, and motivation, and consider what leads to healthy development and what causes dysfunction.

　　Studying Psychological Science, you’ll learn about perception—how our brains can tell red from blue or hot from cold—and discover the way we store and retrieve memories.

　　You’ll also learn about how we define ourselves and become the people we are—looking at the role of culture, experiences, and thinking processes on how we develop.

　　Discover how psychological research is carried out and learn to use statistics to analyse findings in surveys and lab experiments.

　　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.

　　The Psychology programme at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is ranked in the top 150 worldwide in the QS World University Rankings 2023.

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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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World ranking

　　401st / 1250

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