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PGDipPracPsych - Psychology as a subject

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.

Psychology is about understanding the behaviour and cognitive processes of people and animals in their physical, social and organisational environment. As a behavioural science, it examines the way behaviour is learned and can be changed. As a social science, it focuses on individuals within the context of families, organisations and other groups, communities, cultures and societies. As a biological science, it studies the senses (hearing, vision, touch) and how the brain and physiological systems relate to behaviour. As a cognitive science it studies perception, attention, memory, thinking and language understanding. The study of development, personality, learning and motivation are also part of Psychology.

A new 180-point Master of Arts in Psychology is offered from 2024.  Click here for full details

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Key information

Entry Requirements:

Refer to the programme regulations

Years: 1.0
Start Dates: Trimester A (March)
Estimated Fees* (Domestic): $9,137 per 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.

Career opportunities

  • Behaviour Analyst
  • Clinical or Community Psychologist
  • Community Programme Coordinator
  • Human Resource Adviser
  • Private Practitioner
  • Research Scientist

Degree Planner

Prescriptions for the PGDipPracPsych

Applications must be received by 1 October of the year prior to enrolment. The number of students accepted into the programme is limited. The Postgraduate Diploma in the Practice of Psychology is awarded and endorsed in either Applied Behaviour Analysis or Community Psychology. To complete the Postgraduate Diploma, students must gain 120 points.

Applied Behaviour Analysis

PSYCH551, PSYCH552 and PSYCH553

Community Psychology

PSYC541, PSYC542 and PSYCH543


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Graduate study options

Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology

Master of Arts in Psychology (180-point Masters)

Master of Science (Research) in Psychology

Master of Applied Psychology

Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology (Clinical)

Postgraduate Diploma in the Practice of Psychology


There are many different pathways you can take when choosing Psychology as a career - for example, Community Psychology, Applied Cognitive Psychology, Behavioural Psychology or Clinical Psychology.

It's important to have your pathway in mind when you select your third-year papers, so talk to academic staff for recommendations or work with one of our student advisors - they can ensure that you select the right combination of papers to pursue your interest.


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Contacts

School of Psychology
Phone: +64 7 838 4136
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waikato.ac.nz/psychology/
Location: Hamilton Campus, K block, Level 1, Room  K.1.12
Office hours: 8.30am to 4.00pm

School of Science
Phone: 0800 924 528 or +64 7 838 4625
Email: [email protected]
Website: sci.waikato.ac.nz
Facebook: facebook.com/WaikatoScience