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
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.
Get a broad understanding of 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. You’ll learn about the natural, social and biological sides of psychology. You’ll also gain skills in 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 graduate diploma in psychology will equip you with valuable transferable skills. This includes 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. We 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.
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If you study full-time you’ll take eight 15-credit courses (120 credits) in one year, or 60 credits per semester. You may be able to take some courses at summer school.
Prerequisite courses
175203 Introduction to Psychological Research is the prerequisite for all 300-level Psychology courses (except 175304) and must be taken at your first opportunity.
When you are granted entry to the programme, you are not required to pass 175102 which is the 100-level prerequisite course for 175203. You may need to apply for 175203 using the Special Request function in Course Enrolment in your student portal.
Semester One start
If you commence full-time study in Semester One you must enrol in 175203 and you can include one or two 300-level Psychology courses.You will need to add any 300-level courses using the Special request function in Course enrolment if you have not passed 175203.
Semester Two start
Depending on the availability of courses, it may be difficult to commence the programme in Semester Two.
If there are available courses for you to commence full-time study in Semester Two, you may take two 300-level Psychology courses in your commencing semester but you must take 175203 in Semester One of the following year. You will need to add any 300-level courses using the Special request function in Course enrolment if you have not passed 175203.
Progression to postgraduate study
If you plan to progress onto postgraduate study in psychology it is recommended that you take all eight courses in psychology, including your electives.
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
