Psychology Subject regulations
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.
Psychology is available as a first major for the Bachelor of Arts (BA), the Bachelor of Science (BSc) and the Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSocSc). Psychology may also be taken as a second major or minor in other undergraduate degrees, subject to approval of the Division in which the student is enrolled.
To complete Psychology as a single major for the BA, BSc or BSocSc, students must gain 135 points in papers listed for Psychology, including PSYCH100, PSYCH101, PSYCH211, plus a further 30 points at Level 200, and at least 60 points at 300 level.
To complete Psychology as part of a double major for the BA, BSc, BSocSc or other undergraduate degree, students must gain 120 points in papers listed for Psychology, including PSYCH100, PSYCH101, and PSYCH211. 90 points must be above 100 level and at least 45 points above 200 level.
To complete a minor in Psychology, students must complete 60 points from the papers listed for the Psychology major, including at least 15 points at 200 level and at least 15 points at 300 level.
Kaupapa Māori Psychology is also available as a minor, subject to approval of the Division in which the student is enrolled. Please see Kaupapa Māori Psychology for further information.
Students taking Psychology as part of a double major should discuss paper selection with one of the Psychology Undergraduate Advisors.
The Master of Applied Psychology in Organisational Psychology is not available for new enrolments from 2023 onwards.
The Master of Applied Psychology in Community Psychology is not available for new enrolments from 2027.
Other qualifications
Prescriptions for:
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Dip(SocSc), GradCert(Psych) and GradDip(Psych) A Diploma in Social Sciences, Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma are available to graduates who have not included Psychology at an advanced level in their first degree.
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PGCert(Psych) and PGDip(Psych) To complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Psychology, students must complete 60 points from 500 level Psychology papers.
To complete a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology, students must complete 120 points at 500 level, including at least 90 points from Psychology papers.
All programmes of study should be devised in consultation with the relevant pathway Programme convenor, Head of School or the Graduate Studies Convenor.
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BA(Hons), BSc(Hons) and BSocSc(Hons) Applications must be received by 15 September of the year prior to enrolment including completing the appropriate selection process for supervision.
To complete a BA(Hons), BSc(Hons) or BSocSc(Hons) in Psychology, students must complete 120 points at 500 level, including PSYCH591 as the required research paper.
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MA, MSc, MSc(Res) and MSocSc The qualification regulations define the admission requirements for enrolment into the 180 point Master of Arts in Psychology. Within the 180 points, students must also complete ALPSS500 and PSYCH539, and at least 45 points from the papers listed for the subject in List A: Advanced Study of the regulations for the MA.
Applications for MSc, MSc(Research) and MSocSc in Psychology must be received by 15 September of the year prior for an A Trimester enrolment, including completing the appropriate selection process for supervision. All applications received after this date, but before 15 April, will be considered for a B Trimester start.
To complete a Master of Science in Psychology, students admitted to the 120 point MSc must take 60 points from 500 level Psychology papers and a 60 point dissertation (PSYCH592).
Admission to the Master of Science (Research) in Psychology is restricted to candidates who qualify under clauses 2(b) or 2(c) of the MSc(Research) regulations. Candidates admitted under these clauses must complete a 120 point thesis (PSYCH594). The 240 point option is not available for this subject.
Admission to the MSocSc is restricted to candidates who qualify under clause 2(b) of the MSocSc regulations. Candidates admitted under clause 2(b) must also satisfy the requirements of clause 2(c).
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MAppPsy Applications must be received by 15 September of the year prior to enrolment. Students considering enrolment in the Master of Applied Psychology must, in addition to fulfilling the requirements set out in the appropriate regulations, meet the School of Psychological and Social Sciences requirements for entry to graduate study. The number of students accepted into the programme is limited.
There are three specified programmes available within the MAppPsy: Behaviour Analysis, Community Psychology, and Organisational Psychology.
Completion requirements vary according to admission criteria.
Behaviour Analysis
To complete a MAppPsy in Behaviour Analysis, students admitted under section 2(a) of the regulations, must pass the equivalent of 240 points from the following:
Year 1 (120 points)
Compulsory papers: PSYCH538, PSYCH560, PSYCH561, PSYCH577, PSYCH586
Recommended papers: PSYCH564, PSYCH575, PSYCH581
Other optional papers should be selected in consultation with the Behaviour Analysis Programme Convenor.
Year 2 (120 points)
The research component can comprise of a 90 point thesis (PSYCH593) or a 120 point thesis (PSYCH594). Where further papers are required these should be selected in consultation with the Behaviour Analysis Programme Convenor.
To complete a MAppPsy in Behaviour Analysis, students admitted under section 2(b) of the regulations, must pass the equivalent of 120 points from either 120 point thesis (PSYCH594), or 90 point thesis (PSYCH593) and 30 points from PSYCH538, PSYCH560, PSYCH561, PSYCH577 or PSYCH586.
Community Psychology [1]
To complete a MAppPsy in Community Psychology, students admitted under section 2(a) of the regulations must pass the equivalent of 240 points from the following:
Year 1 (120 points)
Compulsory papers: PSYCH511, PSYCH513, PSYCH575, PSYCH582, PSYCH583. If PSYCH302 was not taken at undergraduate level, PSYCH502 must be taken alongside the compulsory papers.
Recommended papers: 30 points from optional papers in Anthropology, Development Studies, Geography, History, Human Development, Political Science, Population Studies and Demography, Psychology, Public Policy, Screen and Media Studies, and Sociology.
Year 2 (120 points)
The research component can comprise of a 90 point thesis (PSYCH593) or a 120 point thesis (PSYCH594). Where further papers are required optional papers should be selected in consultation with the Community Psychology Programme Convenor.
To complete a MAppPsy in Community Psychology, students admitted under section 2(b) of the regulations, must pass the equivalent of 120 points from PSYCH594.
Organisational Psychology [2]
To complete a MAppPsy in Organisational Psychology, students admitted under section 2(a) of the regulations, must pass the equivalent of 240 points. A minimum of 180 points must be in Psychology, including the following compulsory papers: 120 point thesis (PSYCH594) on an I/O psychology topic, PSYCH539, PSYCH573, PSYCH579. Plus at least one from: PSYCH581 and PSYCH585. The remaining 60 points may be chosen from a relevant or related discipline, in consultation with the convenor of the programme.
To complete a MAppPsy in Organisational Psychology, students admitted under section 2(b) of the regulations, must pass the equivalent of 120 points from 120 points from either 120 point thesis (PSYCH594), or 90 point thesis (PSYCH593) and 30 points from PSYCH539, PSYCH573 or PSYCH579.
NOTE:
[1] The Master of Applied Psychology in Community Psychology is not available for new enrolments from 2027.
[2] The Master of Applied Psychology in Organisational Psychology is not available for new enrolments in 2027.
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MPPBA Applications must be received by 15 September of the year prior to enrolment. Applicants are required to complete an internal school selection form as outlined in the Behaviour Analysis handbook. Students considering enrolment in the Master of Professional Practice in Behaviour Analysis (MPPBA) must, in addition to fulfilling the requirements set out in the appropriate regulations, meet the School of Psychological and Social Sciences requirements for entry to graduate study. The number of students accepted into the programme is limited.
To complete a Master of Professional Practice in Behaviour Analysis, students must pass the equivalent of 240 points from the following:
Year 1: PSYCH538, PSYCH560, PSYCH561, PSYCH577, PSYCH586 and 30 points from PSYCH564, PSYCH575, PSYCH580, or PSYCH581.
Other optional papers should be selected in consultation with the Behaviour Analysis Programme Convenor.
Year 2: PSYCH551, PSYCH552 and PSYCH554.
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PGDipPracPsych Applications must be received by 15 September of the year prior to enrolment. Applicants are required to complete an internal school selection form as outlined in the Behaviour Analysis handbook. 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 [1]
PSYCH543, PSYCH547 and PSYCH548
NOTE:
[1] The Postgraduate Diploma in the Practice of Psychology (Community
Psychology) is not available for new enrolments from 2027.
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PGDipPsych(Clin) Applications must be received by 15 September of the year prior to enrolment. Students considering enrolment in the Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology (Clinical) must, in addition to fulfilling the requirements set out in the appropriate regulations, also meet the School of Psychological and Social Sciences requirements for entry to graduate study. The number of students accepted into the programme is limited and shortlisted applicants are interviewed in November.
Students enrolled in the PGDipPsych(Clin) must complete the core papers for each of the three years of study.
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MPhil The Master of Philosophy is a one year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.
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PhD The Doctor of Philosophy is a three year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.
Psychology papers
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GNSEX101
Gender and Sexuality: Representations and Realities
This paper addresses issues relating to gender, sexuality and the body. It takes a psychological and social science approach to considering health... |
15 | 27B (Hamilton) & 27B (Tauranga) |
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PSYCH100
Brain, Behaviour and Cognition
This paper introduces perceptual systems, mechanisms of learning, emotions and motivation, the biological basis of psychology, such as brain... |
15 | 27A (Hamilton) & 27B (Tauranga) |
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PSYCH101
Social Psychology, Health and Well-being
This paper will introduce major issues in psychology particularly as they relate to health, wellbeing, mental illness, forensic psychology, lifespan... |
15 | 27A (Tauranga) & 27B (Hamilton) |
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PSYCH110
Psychology Goes to the Movies: What Blockbuster Films Get Right and Wrong About the Science of Human Behaviour
In this course we examine the scientific integrity of popular movies with psychological themes, addressing questions such as “How well does this film... |
15 | 27G (Online) |
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PSYCH202
Mauri Ora: Social Psychology of Human Flourishing
The paper will examine important conceptual frameworks and theory within social psychology and the social sciences generally. Māori perspectives and... |
15 | 27A (Online) & 27A (Tauranga) |
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PSYCH203
Cognitive Neuroscience
This paper will provide students with an overview of current findings and theories of cognitive neuroscience, cognitive development, and cognitive... |
15 | 27B (Hamilton) & 27B (Tauranga) |
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PSYCH204
Learning and Perception
This course is intended to give students an introduction to behavioural psychology and to the psychology of perception. Students will learn about the... |
15 | 27A (Hamilton) & 27A (Online) & 27A (Tauranga) |
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PSYCH206
Social Psychology and Development
Social psychology topics include group behaviours, social relationships, and helping and hindering others. Developmental psychology investigates why... |
15 | 27B (Hamilton) & 27B (Tauranga) |
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PSYCH211
Understanding Psychological Research
This paper will cover the basic methodological approaches relevant to psychological and social science research, including research design, data... |
15 | 27A (Hamilton) & 27A (Online) & 27A (Tauranga) |
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PSYCH223
Te Aka Matua: Understanding Kaupapa Māori Psychology
This paper provides intermediate knowledge of Kaupapa Māori Psychology as a Human and Behavioural science. Students will develop critical... |
15 | 27B (Tauranga) |
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HMDEV340
Perspectives on Counselling
This paper examines the philosophical, psychological and sociological principles that underpin the aims and methods of the helping professions in... |
15 | 27A (Hamilton) & 27A (Tauranga) |
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PSYCH302
Community, Culture and Diversity
The focus of this paper is the study of social justice, intersectionality, transformative interventions, and social change strategies that are... |
15 | 27B (Online) & 27B (Tauranga) |
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PSYCH303
Indigenous Psychology
Students develop a critical analysis of the positions of contemporary Indigenous peoples through discussion and examination of the Western world and... |
15 | 27B (Hamilton) & 27B (Online) & 27B (Tauranga) |
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PSYCH307
Psychological Research Methods
The paper covers research theory and methods, making students critical consumers of psychological research. It expands on concepts taught in PSYCH211... |
15 | 27B (Hamilton) & 27B (Online) & 27B (Tauranga) |
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PSYCH314
Behaviour Analysis
This course is intended to give students an understanding of the philosophy of behaviourism, experimental methods used in the study of behaviour, and... |
15 | 27B (Online) & 27B (Tauranga) |
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PSYCH317
Organisational Psychology
This course offers a general introduction to how psychology can be used to build better workplaces and work lives. It takes a problem-solving... |
15 | 27A (Hamilton) & 27A (Tauranga) |
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PSYCH319
Infant and Child Development
The objective of this paper is to provide students with an understanding of infants' and children's cognitive, emotional, and social development from... |
15 | 27A (Hamilton) & 27A (Online) & 27A (Tauranga) |
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PSYCH322
Memory and Cognition
Research, theories and principles in memory and cognition, with an emphasis on the applications to real-world problems, such as the overlap of... |
15 | 27A (Hamilton) |
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PSYCH337
Individual Differences and Measurement
This course will cover measurement issues in psychology, and a range of basic measurement techniques. It will include coverage of theories of... |
15 | 27B (Hamilton) & 27B (Tauranga) |
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PSYCH338
Mental Health and Well Being
This course offers an introduction to the definition, assessment, and treatment of mental disorders. |
15 | 27A (Hamilton) & 27A (Online) & 27A (Tauranga) |
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ALPSS500
Academic and Professional Research and Writing
In this course, students will gain the skills and confidence to seamlessly transition from study to work. This course works to enhance the 'skills... |
30 | 27A (Online) & 27B (Online) |
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FPSYC502
The Psychology of Crime and Criminality: Theories and Approaches
What is it about people that causes them to commit crime or become criminal? This paper introduces an integrative psychological perspective on... |
15 | 27A (Hamilton) & 27A (Block) |
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PSYC521
Professional Issues in Clinical Practice
This first year clinical paper introduces the science and practice of clinical psychology. It is designed to provide an entry into the profession and... |
20 | 27A (Hamilton) |
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PSYC522
Bicultural Approaches to Clinical Practice
This first year clinical paper provides knowledge of bicultural theory and practice in Aotearoa/New Zealand and of the implications of biculturalism... |
20 | 27B (Hamilton) |
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PSYC523
Clinical Practicum 1: Fundamental Clinical Skills
The aim of this paper is to enable students in the 2nd year of the clinical psychology program to work sensitively, ethically, competently... |
20 | 27A (Hamilton) |
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PSYC524
Clinical Practicum 2: Advanced and Specialist Skills
The aim of this paper is to enable students in the 2nd year of the clinical psychology program to work sensitively, ethically, competently... |
20 | 27B (Hamilton) |
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PSYC541
Case Study Analysis in Community Psychology
This paper contributes to the suite of papers that comprise a supervised internship focused on learning to apply community psychology theories... |
40 | 27X (Hamilton) |
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PSYC542
Professional Issues in Community Psychology
This paper contributes to the suite of papers that comprise a supervised internship focused on learning to apply community psychology theories... |
20 | 27X (Hamilton) |
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PSYCH502
Community, Culture and Diversity
This paper offers students an advanced exploration of the different approaches and actions encompassed within community psychology, and in related... |
15 | 27B (Online) & 27B (Tauranga) |
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PSYCH526
Clinical Internship: Assessment-Focused
This paper consists of a supervised clinical internship focused on learning basic clinical psychology skills and principles. Students also attend... |
30 | 27I (Hamilton) & 27X (Hamilton) |
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PSYCH527
Clinical Internship: Treatment-Focused
This paper consists of a supervised clinical internship focused on learning basic clinical psychology skills and principles. Students also attend... |
30 | 27I (Hamilton) & 27X (Hamilton) |
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PSYCH536
Eyewitness Memory, Psychological Science and the Law
In this course, we learn about the legal system; the impact of eyewitness testimony; wrongful convictions; perceiving and remembering real world... |
15 | 27A (Hamilton) |
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PSYCH538
Applied Behaviour Analysis in Practice
This paper focuses on the implementation of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) in practice. The objective is to identify critical components and... |
15 | 27B (Online) |
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PSYCH539
Graduate Research Methods in Psychology
This paper will give students the opportunity to broaden their knowledge and skills base in research methods in Psychology. Its focus is in assisting... |
15 | 27A (Hamilton) |
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PSYCH543
The Practice of Community Psychology
This paper contributes to the suite of papers that comprise a supervised internship focused on learning to apply community psychology theories... |
60 | 27X (Hamilton) |
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PSYCH551
Case Study Analysis in Applied Psychology ABA
This 45-point course teaches students to critically analyse and apply theoretical knowledge of behaviour analysis to psychological practice within a... |
45 | 27D (Hamilton) |
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PSYCH552
Ethical Issues in Psychology (ABA)
This 15-point course provides the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills concerning ethical issues in the professional practice in Psychology... |
15 | 27A (Hamilton) |
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PSYCH554
Advanced Behaviour Analysis Practicum
This paper provides students with the opportunity to develop practical skills including conducting behavioural observations and implementing... |
60 | 27X (Hamilton) |
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PSYCH555
Environmental Psychology
Provides students with theoretical and practical knowledge in Environmental Psychology, the study of the transaction between humans and their natural... |
15 | 27A (Online) |
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PSYCH560
Current Applications of Applied Behaviour Analysis
This paper closely examines the conceptual and philosophical foundations of behaviour analysis. Commonly accepted behavioural concepts and principles... |
15 | 27B (Hamilton) & 27B (Online) |
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PSYCH561
Behaviour Analysis: Concepts and Principles
This course provides an in-depth introduction to the conceptual foundations and core principles of behaviour analysis, including research and theory... |
15 | 27A (Hamilton) & 27A (Online) |
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PSYCH562
Theories of Psychotherapy
This paper surveys the prominent systems of therapy in order to provide students with knowledge of how each type of therapeutic school conceptualizes... |
15 | 27B (Hamilton) |
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PSYCH564
Developmental Psychopathology
This paper considers research on major childhood syndromes including conduct disorder, autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD... |
15 | 27B (Hamilton) |
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PSYCH573
Learning, Training and Development
This paper focuses on the role of psychology in learning at work, as well as the development, implementation and evaluation of training programmes... |
15 | 27B (Hamilton) |
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PSYCH575
Kaupapa Māori Psychology
Students develop a critical understanding of Kaupapa Māori psychology, and how it is sensitive to context, conscious of history and responsive to... |
15 | 27A (Hamilton) |
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PSYCH577
Single Subject Research Design
This course covers research methodologies used in the field of behaviour analysis, including collection of data, experimental design, data... |
15 | 27A (Hamilton) & 27A (Online) |
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PSYCH579
Applying Psychology to Work
This paper is designed to help students develop a critical awareness of psychological contributions to how our work and workplaces are designed. It... |
15 | 27A (Hamilton) |
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PSYCH580
The Psychology of Crime and Criminality: Research and Practice
This paper builds on the introduction to the psychology of crime and criminality provided by FPSYC502. Drawing on foundational knowledge from that... |
15 | 27B (Hamilton) |
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PSYCH581
Psychological Assessment
This paper covers the selection, administration, scoring and interpretation of a range of psychological and behavioural assessments that are commonly... |
15 | 27A (Hamilton) |
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PSYCH585
Leadership and Change
This paper focuses on the processes and outcomes of organisational change management, and the knowledge and skills required of organisational... |
15 | 27B (Hamilton) |
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PSYCH586
Behaviour Assessment
This 30-point course provides the opportunity to gain practical clinical skills by administering a behavioural assessment. |
30 | 27D (Online) |
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PSYCH591
Honours Research Project
A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. |
30 | 27D (Hamilton) & 27D (Tauranga) |
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PSYCH592
Dissertation
A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. |
60 | 27X (Hamilton) & 27X (Tauranga) |
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PSYCH593
Psychology Thesis
An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. |
90 | 27X (Hamilton) & 27X (Tauranga) |
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PSYCH594
Psychology Thesis
An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. |
120 | 27X (Hamilton) & 27X (Tauranga) |
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| PSYCH800 Psychology MPhil Thesis | 120 | 27X (Hamilton) |
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| PSYCH900 Psychology PhD Thesis | 120 | 27I (Tauranga) & 27J (Hamilton) & 27K (Hamilton) & 27X (Hamilton) & 27X (Tauranga) |
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GNSEX101 Gender and Sexuality: Representations and Realities
This paper addresses issues relating to gender, sexuality and the body. It takes a psychological and social science approach to considering health...
Points 15 27B (Hamilton) & 27B (Tauranga)PSYCH100 Brain, Behaviour and CognitionThis paper introduces perceptual systems, mechanisms of learning, emotions and motivation, the biological basis of psychology, such as brain...
Points 15 27A (Hamilton) & 27B (Tauranga)PSYCH101 Social Psychology, Health and Well-beingThis paper will introduce major issues in psychology particularly as they relate to health, wellbeing, mental illness, forensic psychology, lifespan...
Points 15 27A (Tauranga) & 27B (Hamilton)PSYCH110 Psychology Goes to the Movies: What Blockbuster Films Get Right and Wrong About the Science of Human BehaviourIn this course we examine the scientific integrity of popular movies with psychological themes, addressing questions such as “How well does this film...
Points 15 27G (Online) -
PSYCH202 Mauri Ora: Social Psychology of Human Flourishing
The paper will examine important conceptual frameworks and theory within social psychology and the social sciences generally. Māori perspectives and...
Points 15 27A (Online) & 27A (Tauranga)PSYCH203 Cognitive NeuroscienceThis paper will provide students with an overview of current findings and theories of cognitive neuroscience, cognitive development, and cognitive...
Points 15 27B (Hamilton) & 27B (Tauranga)PSYCH204 Learning and PerceptionThis course is intended to give students an introduction to behavioural psychology and to the psychology of perception. Students will learn about the...
Points 15 27A (Hamilton) & 27A (Online) & 27A (Tauranga)PSYCH206 Social Psychology and DevelopmentSocial psychology topics include group behaviours, social relationships, and helping and hindering others. Developmental psychology investigates why...
Points 15 27B (Hamilton) & 27B (Tauranga)PSYCH211 Understanding Psychological ResearchThis paper will cover the basic methodological approaches relevant to psychological and social science research, including research design, data...
Points 15 27A (Hamilton) & 27A (Online) & 27A (Tauranga)PSYCH223 Te Aka Matua: Understanding Kaupapa Māori PsychologyThis paper provides intermediate knowledge of Kaupapa Māori Psychology as a Human and Behavioural science. Students will develop critical...
Points 15 27B (Tauranga) -
HMDEV340 Perspectives on Counselling
This paper examines the philosophical, psychological and sociological principles that underpin the aims and methods of the helping professions in...
Points 15 27A (Hamilton) & 27A (Tauranga)PSYCH302 Community, Culture and DiversityThe focus of this paper is the study of social justice, intersectionality, transformative interventions, and social change strategies that are...
Points 15 27B (Online) & 27B (Tauranga)PSYCH303 Indigenous PsychologyStudents develop a critical analysis of the positions of contemporary Indigenous peoples through discussion and examination of the Western world and...
Points 15 27B (Hamilton) & 27B (Online) & 27B (Tauranga)PSYCH307 Psychological Research MethodsThe paper covers research theory and methods, making students critical consumers of psychological research. It expands on concepts taught in PSYCH211...
Points 15 27B (Hamilton) & 27B (Online) & 27B (Tauranga)PSYCH314 Behaviour AnalysisThis course is intended to give students an understanding of the philosophy of behaviourism, experimental methods used in the study of behaviour, and...
Points 15 27B (Online) & 27B (Tauranga)PSYCH317 Organisational PsychologyThis course offers a general introduction to how psychology can be used to build better workplaces and work lives. It takes a problem-solving...
Points 15 27A (Hamilton) & 27A (Tauranga)PSYCH319 Infant and Child DevelopmentThe objective of this paper is to provide students with an understanding of infants' and children's cognitive, emotional, and social development from...
Points 15 27A (Hamilton) & 27A (Online) & 27A (Tauranga)PSYCH322 Memory and CognitionResearch, theories and principles in memory and cognition, with an emphasis on the applications to real-world problems, such as the overlap of...
Points 15 27A (Hamilton)PSYCH337 Individual Differences and MeasurementThis course will cover measurement issues in psychology, and a range of basic measurement techniques. It will include coverage of theories of...
Points 15 27B (Hamilton) & 27B (Tauranga)PSYCH338 Mental Health and Well BeingThis course offers an introduction to the definition, assessment, and treatment of mental disorders.
Points 15 27A (Hamilton) & 27A (Online) & 27A (Tauranga) -
ALPSS500 Academic and Professional Research and Writing
In this course, students will gain the skills and confidence to seamlessly transition from study to work. This course works to enhance the 'skills...
Points 30 27A (Online) & 27B (Online)FPSYC502 The Psychology of Crime and Criminality: Theories and ApproachesWhat is it about people that causes them to commit crime or become criminal? This paper introduces an integrative psychological perspective on...
Points 15 27A (Hamilton) & 27A (Block)PSYC521 Professional Issues in Clinical PracticeThis first year clinical paper introduces the science and practice of clinical psychology. It is designed to provide an entry into the profession and...
Points 20 27A (Hamilton)PSYC522 Bicultural Approaches to Clinical PracticeThis first year clinical paper provides knowledge of bicultural theory and practice in Aotearoa/New Zealand and of the implications of biculturalism...
Points 20 27B (Hamilton)PSYC523 Clinical Practicum 1: Fundamental Clinical SkillsThe aim of this paper is to enable students in the 2nd year of the clinical psychology program to work sensitively, ethically, competently...
Points 20 27A (Hamilton)PSYC524 Clinical Practicum 2: Advanced and Specialist SkillsThe aim of this paper is to enable students in the 2nd year of the clinical psychology program to work sensitively, ethically, competently...
Points 20 27B (Hamilton)PSYC541 Case Study Analysis in Community PsychologyThis paper contributes to the suite of papers that comprise a supervised internship focused on learning to apply community psychology theories...
Points 40 27X (Hamilton)PSYC542 Professional Issues in Community PsychologyThis paper contributes to the suite of papers that comprise a supervised internship focused on learning to apply community psychology theories...
Points 20 27X (Hamilton)PSYCH502 Community, Culture and DiversityThis paper offers students an advanced exploration of the different approaches and actions encompassed within community psychology, and in related...
Points 15 27B (Online) & 27B (Tauranga)PSYCH526 Clinical Internship: Assessment-FocusedThis paper consists of a supervised clinical internship focused on learning basic clinical psychology skills and principles. Students also attend...
Points 30 27I (Hamilton) & 27X (Hamilton)PSYCH527 Clinical Internship: Treatment-FocusedThis paper consists of a supervised clinical internship focused on learning basic clinical psychology skills and principles. Students also attend...
Points 30 27I (Hamilton) & 27X (Hamilton)PSYCH536 Eyewitness Memory, Psychological Science and the LawIn this course, we learn about the legal system; the impact of eyewitness testimony; wrongful convictions; perceiving and remembering real world...
Points 15 27A (Hamilton)PSYCH538 Applied Behaviour Analysis in PracticeThis paper focuses on the implementation of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) in practice. The objective is to identify critical components and...
Points 15 27B (Online)PSYCH539 Graduate Research Methods in PsychologyThis paper will give students the opportunity to broaden their knowledge and skills base in research methods in Psychology. Its focus is in assisting...
Points 15 27A (Hamilton)PSYCH543 The Practice of Community PsychologyThis paper contributes to the suite of papers that comprise a supervised internship focused on learning to apply community psychology theories...
Points 60 27X (Hamilton)PSYCH551 Case Study Analysis in Applied Psychology ABAThis 45-point course teaches students to critically analyse and apply theoretical knowledge of behaviour analysis to psychological practice within a...
Points 45 27D (Hamilton)PSYCH552 Ethical Issues in Psychology (ABA)This 15-point course provides the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills concerning ethical issues in the professional practice in Psychology...
Points 15 27A (Hamilton)PSYCH554 Advanced Behaviour Analysis PracticumThis paper provides students with the opportunity to develop practical skills including conducting behavioural observations and implementing...
Points 60 27X (Hamilton)PSYCH555 Environmental PsychologyProvides students with theoretical and practical knowledge in Environmental Psychology, the study of the transaction between humans and their natural...
Points 15 27A (Online)PSYCH560 Current Applications of Applied Behaviour AnalysisThis paper closely examines the conceptual and philosophical foundations of behaviour analysis. Commonly accepted behavioural concepts and principles...
Points 15 27B (Hamilton) & 27B (Online)PSYCH561 Behaviour Analysis: Concepts and PrinciplesThis course provides an in-depth introduction to the conceptual foundations and core principles of behaviour analysis, including research and theory...
Points 15 27A (Hamilton) & 27A (Online)PSYCH562 Theories of PsychotherapyThis paper surveys the prominent systems of therapy in order to provide students with knowledge of how each type of therapeutic school conceptualizes...
Points 15 27B (Hamilton)PSYCH564 Developmental PsychopathologyThis paper considers research on major childhood syndromes including conduct disorder, autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD...
Points 15 27B (Hamilton)PSYCH573 Learning, Training and DevelopmentThis paper focuses on the role of psychology in learning at work, as well as the development, implementation and evaluation of training programmes...
Points 15 27B (Hamilton)PSYCH575 Kaupapa Māori PsychologyStudents develop a critical understanding of Kaupapa Māori psychology, and how it is sensitive to context, conscious of history and responsive to...
Points 15 27A (Hamilton)PSYCH577 Single Subject Research DesignThis course covers research methodologies used in the field of behaviour analysis, including collection of data, experimental design, data...
Points 15 27A (Hamilton) & 27A (Online)PSYCH579 Applying Psychology to WorkThis paper is designed to help students develop a critical awareness of psychological contributions to how our work and workplaces are designed. It...
Points 15 27A (Hamilton)PSYCH580 The Psychology of Crime and Criminality: Research and PracticeThis paper builds on the introduction to the psychology of crime and criminality provided by FPSYC502. Drawing on foundational knowledge from that...
Points 15 27B (Hamilton)PSYCH581 Psychological AssessmentThis paper covers the selection, administration, scoring and interpretation of a range of psychological and behavioural assessments that are commonly...
Points 15 27A (Hamilton)PSYCH585 Leadership and ChangeThis paper focuses on the processes and outcomes of organisational change management, and the knowledge and skills required of organisational...
Points 15 27B (Hamilton)PSYCH586 Behaviour AssessmentThis 30-point course provides the opportunity to gain practical clinical skills by administering a behavioural assessment.
Points 30 27D (Online)PSYCH591 Honours Research ProjectA report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation.
Points 30 27D (Hamilton) & 27D (Tauranga)PSYCH592 DissertationA report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation.
Points 60 27X (Hamilton) & 27X (Tauranga)PSYCH593 Psychology ThesisAn externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.
Points 90 27X (Hamilton) & 27X (Tauranga)PSYCH594 Psychology ThesisAn externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.
Points 120 27X (Hamilton) & 27X (Tauranga) -
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PSYCH900 Psychology PhD ThesisPoints 120
27I (Tauranga) & 27J (Hamilton) & 27K (Hamilton) & 27X (Hamilton) & 27X (Tauranga)
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