Pass at least 90 credits in Psychology including Introduction to Psychological Research
With at least 60 credits at 300-level
The remaining 30 credits (two courses) for the Graduate Diploma in Arts:
must come from the Bachelor of Arts degree schedule
at least 15 credits must be a 300-level course
may include further Psychology courses (recommended if you plan on progressing onto Postgraduate study in Psychology)
When you are granted entry to the programme, you are not required to pass Psychology as a Natural Science which is the 100-level prerequisite course for Introduction to Psychological Research. You will need to apply for Introduction to Psychological Research as a Special Request and the prerequisite will be waived.
Students from a country where English is not the first language, must obtain a minimum English Language competency level.
IELTS: 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL iBT: 90 overall (min 20 in Writing)
PTE Academic: 58 Overall (min 50 in communicative skills)
Cambridge English: 180
Understand more about yourself and others
The Graduate Diploma in Arts (Psychology) will give you the equivalent of an undergraduate major in psychology without completing a second bachelor’s degree.
A Massey Graduate Diploma in Arts (Psychology) is a bridging tool for graduates in other subjects to get the equivalent of a major in psychology. You can then apply for postgraduate studies in psychology if you wish.
Get a broad understanding of psychology
With a Massey GradDipArts (Psychology) you’ll explore the thoughts, feelings and actions of individuals and groups in a social and cultural context. Psychology will help you make sense of the human impact on the world. At Massey, you can choose from a wide range of courses that reflect the diversity of psychology. You’ll learn about the natural, social and biological sides of psychology, as well as research methods and applications of psychology.
You’ll ask questions such as:
How do people perceive, learn, think, develop, behave and relate to each other?
How does the structure of the brain affect behaviour?
What makes people different from each other?
How does being in groups affect people’s behaviours; how do social groups affect what we do?
How do factors like culture, gender, poverty and mental illness affect the way we think and behave?
A diploma in psychology will equip you with valuable transferable skills including research, analysis, communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
Internationally recognised and market-leading in New Zealand
Massey graduates more researchers and clinical psychologists than any other university in New Zealand. We’re connected to a wide range of community and statutory organisations, and produce unique and applied psychology research and training that’s recognised nationally and internationally. This expertise enhances the reputation of your degree and ensures your knowledge is relevant to today’s society.
Massey is ranked in the world’s top 250 universities for psychology by the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) ranking.
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Compulsory course
175203, Introduction to Psychological Research, 15
Subject courses
175201, Social Psychology, 15
175205, Brain and Behaviour, 15
175206, Memory and Cognition, 15
175210, Ngā Tirohanga Rua o te Taha Hinengaro: Bicultural Perspectives in Psychology, 15
175301, Community Psychology, 15
175302, Abnormal and Therapeutic Psychology, 15
175303, The Practice of Psychological Research, 15
175304, The Psychology of Security, 15
175306, Assessment of Individual Differences, 15
175309, Forensic Psychology, 15
175311, Psychology of Women, 15
175313, Gender and Violence, 15
175316, Evolution, Culture and Mind, 15
175317, Health Psychology, 15
175318, Experimental Psychology, 15
175343, Personnel Psychology and Career Development, 15
175345, Organisational Psychology, 15
A GradDipArts (Psychology) can provide knowledge and skills relevant to a broad selection of applied psychology areas including clinical, health, education, community, industrial and organisational psychology. These diverse options mean you can study what you are most passionate about and carry that passion forward into your career.
The knowledge of human behaviour and interactions that you’ll gain from psychology will be useful in many
careers including:
Human services
Communication
Social services
Business
Counselling
Human resources
Public health
Youth support
Policy
Rehabilitation
Scientific research
Special education
Insurance/year: 810 NZD
