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Postgraduate Diploma in the Practice of Psychology

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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.

Applications for 2025 entry are now closed.

Applications for 2026 entry open in August 2025.

120 points, 1 year

Hamilton

Trimester A (March)

120 points, 1 year

Hamilton

Trimester A (March)

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psychology careers

Psychology Career options

Explore our comprehensive guide on psychology careers to discover diverse job roles, necessary education pathways, and detailed registration requirements. Learn the steps to embark on a fulfilling psychology career and find the path that best suits you.

Studying Psychology

Psychology is one of the most important and critical topics in modern society. Learn more about studying psychology at Waikato.

Postgraduate Psychology Degrees

Learn more about other postgraduate psychology degree pathways.

Master of Applied Psychology

Specialise in behaviour analysis or community psychology and get hands on experience.

Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology

Combine empirical research with practical application for the assessment of psychological issues.

Master of Arts in Psychology

A Master of Arts Degree in Psychology will prepare you for a variety of psychology-relevant careers. This 180-point Master of Arts in Psychology can be completed in 12-18 months.

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School of Psychology and Social Sciences

School of Psychology, The University of Waikato, First Floor, K Block, Gate 1, Knighton Road, Hamilton