Postgraduate Diploma in the Practice of Psychology
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.
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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.
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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. 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 Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology Practice (Community) PGDipPracPsych(Community)
- Internship requirements for the Postgraduate Diploma in Pyschology - Applied Behaviour Analysis PGDipPracPsych(Applied Behaviour Analysis)
Entry into the programme is competitive and places are limited.
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Fees and scholarships Estimated fees
$9,137 per year
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Domestic tuition fees
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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. View information about fees-free study.
Estimated fees
$32,615 per year
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International tuition fees
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Scholarships
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Relevant as of 20 February 2024.
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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Browse available subjects and choose one for more information
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 Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology Practice (Community) PGDipPracPsych(Community)
- Internship requirements for the Postgraduate Diploma in Pyschology - Applied Behaviour Analysis PGDipPracPsych(Applied Behaviour Analysis)
Entry into the programme is competitive and places are limited.
Estimated fees
$9,137 per year
-
Domestic tuition fees
Approximate annual tuition fees and costs for domestic students enrolled in one year of full-time study.
Domestic tuition costs -
Scholarships
Visit our Scholarship finder for more information about possible scholarships.
Scholarships Finder
Relevant as of 20 February 2024.
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. View information about fees-free study.
Estimated fees
$32,615 per year
-
International tuition fees
Approximate annual tuition fees and costs for international students enrolled in one year of full-time study.
International tuition costs -
Scholarships
Visit our Scholarship finder for more information about possible scholarships.
Scholarships Finder
Relevant as of 20 February 2024.
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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