Postgraduate Diploma in the Practice of Psychology
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Applications close 1 October of the year prior to entry.
Entry into the Postgraduate Diploma in the Practice of Psychology is competitive and subject to departmental selection processes. Early application is encouraged. Refer to the 'Entry requirements' section below for more information.
The Postgraduate Diploma in the Practice of Psychology is designed to meet the requirements for registration as a psychologist under the Health Practitioners Competency Assurance (HPCA) Act.
Key information
| Entry Requirements: | Refer to the programme regulations |
|---|---|
| Years: | 1.0 |
| Study Locations: | Hamilton |
| Start Dates: | Trimester A (March) |
| Estimated Fees* (Domestic): |
$9,137 per year
See if you're eligible for fees-free study in your first year |
| Estimated Fees* (International): | $32,615 per year |
| Entry Requirements: | Postgraduate International |
| Area of Study: | |
| All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD).*Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. | |
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Entry requirements
Applications to enrol in the Postgraduate Diploma in the Practice of Psychology ("PGDipPracPsych") close on 1 October of the year preceding entry.
Applications to enrol in the Postgraduate Diploma in the Practice of Psychology ("PGDipPracPsych") close on 1 October of the year preceding entry. Please apply early as applicants will go through a selection process. Complete applications will be considered by the selection committee in October. Please check your eligibility for entry before submitting an application.
To be considered, applicants must have completed the Master of Applied Psychology (or equivalent) in the relevant specialisation. For confirmed enrolment, successful applicants are required to have work (paid or unpaid) in an organisation that provides them with the opportunity to practice significantly in the relevant specialisation.
- Internship requirements for the PGDipPracPsych(Community)
- Internship requirements for the PGDipPracPsych(Applied Behaviour Analysis)
Entry into the programme is competitive and places are limited.
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School of Psychology
Phone: +64 7 838 4136
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waikato.ac.nz/psychology/
Office: Hamilton Campus, K block, Level 1 (Room K.1.12)
Office hours: 8.30am to 4.00pm
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