About the course

Learn to understand, assess and treat a range of psychological, emotional and behavioural difficulties. The PGDipClinPsyc will give you the practical skills and knowledge you need to register and practise as a clinical psychologist.

　　Gain expertise in the scientific methods within clinical practice and learn to combine compassion and respect for others with excellence in practice.

　　This full-time, three-year professional course of study is a clinical training programme that is completed alongside a Master's or PhD research thesis. You'll graduate with a PGDipClinPsyc and a Master’s or PhD degree, and may be able to work as a clinical psychologist within health, corrections, or a range of community settings. Combining clinical and PhD research training may also lead to a career in academia.

　　You can complete the PGDipClinPsyc alongside the specialist Master's programme in Forensic Psychology or Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience. In the first year of the clinical programme, you will start your Master's thesis. You'll need to discuss these options with both programme directors first. 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: 6 Trimester(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

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, enrolment in thesis degree, and selection process.

　　IELTS overall band of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0, or n TOEFL 90 on the internet-based test with at least 20 in writing, or n a minimum of two ratings of 5 and two ratings of 4 in the Victoria University English Proficiency Programme test,

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

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