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.
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) 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 To complete a Master of Arts or Master of Social Sciences in Psychology, students must complete 120 points from approved 500 level papers, including at least 45 points from the papers listed for the subject in List A: Advanced Study of the regulations for the MA or MSocSc.
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).
To complete a Master of Science (Research) in Psychology, students admitted to the 240 point MSc(Res) must take a 120 point thesis (PSYCH594) and at least 60 points from approved 500 level Psychology papers.
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MAppPsy Applications must be received by 1 October 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 Psychology 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.
Behaviour Analysis
To complete a MAppPsy in Behaviour Analysis, students must pass the equivalent of 240 points.
Year 1 (120 points)
Compulsory papers: PSYCH538, PSYCH560, PSYCH561, PSYCH577
Recommended papers: PSYCH564, PSYCH575, PSYCH581, PSYCH586
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 60 point dissertation (PSYCH592), 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.
Community Psychology
To complete a MAppPsy in Community Psychology, students must pass the equivalent of 240 points.
Year 1 (120 points)
Compulsory papers: PSYCH511, PSYCH513, PSYCH575, PSYCH582, PSYCH583
Recommended papers: 30 points from optional papers in Anthropology, Development Studies, Gender and Sexuality 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 60 point dissertation (PSYCH592), 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.
Organisational Psychology [1]
To complete a MAppPsy in Organisational Psychology, students 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, PSYCH585. The remaining 60 points may be chosen from a relevant, or related discipline, in consultation with the convenor of the programme.
[1] The Master of Applied Psychology in Organisational Psychology is not available for new enrolments in 2025.
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MPPBA To complete a Master of Professional Practice in Behaviour Analysis, students must pass the equivalent of 240 points.
Students enrolled in the MPPBA must complete the following:
Year 1: PSYCH538, PSYCH560, PSYCH561, PSYCH577, and 60 points from PSYCH564, PSYCH575, PSYCH580, PSYCH581 or PSYCH586.
Year 2: PSYCH551, PSYCH552 and PSYCH554.
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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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PGDipPsych(Clin) Applications must be received by 1 October 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 Psychology 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 following:
Year 1: PSYC521 and PSYC522
Year 2: PSYC523 and PSYC524
Year 3: PSYCH526 and PSYCH527
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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
Code and paper title | Points | |
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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 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) |
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 | 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) |
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 | 25G (Online) |
Code and paper title | Points | |
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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 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) |
PSYCH203
Cognitive Neuroscience
This paper will provide students with an overview of current findings and theories of cognitive neuroscience, cognitive development, and cognitive... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) |
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 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) |
PSYCH206
Social Psychology and Development
Social psychology topics include group behaviours, social relationships, and helping and hindering others. Developmental psychology investigates why... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) |
PSYCH211
Understanding Psychological Research
This paper will cover the basic methodological approaches relevant to psychological and social science research, including research design, data... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) |
Code and paper title | Points | |
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ALPSS390
Directed Study
This paper allows students from the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology, and Social Sciences to undertake research on a specific topic related to their... |
15 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) |
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 | 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) |
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 | 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) |
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 | 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) |
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 | 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Online) & 25B (Tauranga) |
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 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) |
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 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) |
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 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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 | 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) |
PSYCH338
Mental Health and Well Being
This course offers an introduction to the definition, assessment, and treatment of mental disorders. |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) |
Code and paper title | Points | |
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ALPSS500
Academic & Professional Research & 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 | 25A (Online) & 25B (Online) |
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 | 25A (Online) |
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 | 25D (Hamilton) |
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 | 25D (Hamilton) |
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 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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 | 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) |
PSYCH511
Evaluation Research Design
This paper provides a theoretical grounding in programme evaluation, with an emphasis on the evaluation of programmes in the not-for-profit sector... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
PSYCH513
Evaluation Research Analysis
This paper provides an introduction to evaluation praxis with a major focus on completing a small scale evaluation of a social service or health... |
30 | 25X (Block) |
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 | 25I (Hamilton) & 25X (Hamilton) |
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 | 25I (Hamilton) & 25X (Hamilton) |
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 | 25A (Hamilton) |
PSYCH538
Applications of Behaviour Analysis
This paper focuses on the implementation of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) in practice. Behavioural interventions and programmes, including common... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Online) |
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 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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 | 25X (Hamilton) |
PSYCH545
Special Topic: The WTF seminar: Facts, Fiction, Fake news
Can the world no longer distinguish among fact, fiction, and fake news? Join us—calibrate your WTF detector, explain why a claim is wrong, and help... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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 | 25D (Hamilton) & 25D (Online) |
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 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Online) |
PSYCH553 The Practice of Psychology ABA | 60 | 25X (Hamilton) |
PSYCH555
Environmental Psychology
Provides students with theoretical and practical knowledge in Environmental Psychology, the study of the transaction between humans and their natural... |
15 | 25A (Online) |
PSYCH560
Applied Behaviour Analysis: Theory and Issues
This paper closely examines the conceptual and philosophical foundations of behaviour analysis. Commonly accepted behavioural concepts and principles... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Online) |
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 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Online) |
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 | 25B (Hamilton) |
PSYCH564
Developmental Psychopathology
This paper considers research on major childhood syndromes including conduct disorder, autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Online) |
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 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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 | 25B (Hamilton) |
PSYCH581
Psychological Assessment
This paper covers the selection, administration, scoring and interpretation of a range of psychological and behavioural assessments that are commonly... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
PSYCH582
Community Health Psychology
This paper provides an introduction to community health psychology and the theoretical and practical dilemmas faced by psychologists working with... |
15 | 25X (Block) |
PSYCH583
Foundations of Community Psychology
This paper emphasises the application of community psychology in Aotearoa/New Zealand, especially in relation to its emergence as a bicultural... |
15 | 25X (Block) |
PSYCH586
Behaviour Analysis Practicum
This 30-point course provides the opportunity to gain practical clinical skills by administering a criterion-referenced assessment tool, the VB-MAPP... |
30 | 25D (Online) |
PSYCH591
Honours Research Project
A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. |
30 | 25D (Hamilton) |
PSYCH592
Dissertation
A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. |
60 | 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Tauranga) |
PSYCH593
Psychology Thesis
An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. |
90 | 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Tauranga) |
PSYCH594
Psychology Thesis
An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. |
120 | 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Tauranga) |
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PSYCH800 Psychology MPhil Thesis | 120 | 25X (Hamilton) |
Code and paper title | Points | |
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PSYCH900 Psychology PhD Thesis | 120 | 25I (Hamilton) & 25I (Tauranga) & 25J (Hamilton) & 25K (Hamilton) & 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (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...
Points 15PSYCH101 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 15PSYCH110 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 -
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 15PSYCH203 Cognitive NeuroscienceThis paper will provide students with an overview of current findings and theories of cognitive neuroscience, cognitive development, and cognitive...
Points 15PSYCH204 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 15PSYCH206 Social Psychology and DevelopmentSocial psychology topics include group behaviours, social relationships, and helping and hindering others. Developmental psychology investigates why...
Points 15PSYCH211 Understanding Psychological ResearchThis paper will cover the basic methodological approaches relevant to psychological and social science research, including research design, data...
Points 15 -
ALPSS390 Directed Study
This paper allows students from the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology, and Social Sciences to undertake research on a specific topic related to their...
Points 15HMDEV340 Perspectives on CounsellingThis paper examines the philosophical, psychological and sociological principles that underpin the aims and methods of the helping professions in...
Points 15PSYCH302 Community, Culture and DiversityThe focus of this paper is the study of social justice, intersectionality, transformative interventions, and social change strategies that are...
Points 15PSYCH303 Indigenous PsychologyStudents develop a critical analysis of the positions of contemporary Indigenous peoples through discussion and examination of the Western world and...
Points 15PSYCH307 Psychological Research MethodsThe paper covers research theory and methods, making students critical consumers of psychological research. It expands on concepts taught in PSYCH211...
Points 15PSYCH314 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 15PSYCH317 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 15PSYCH319 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 15PSYCH322 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 15PSYCH337 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 15PSYCH338 Mental Health and Well BeingThis course offers an introduction to the definition, assessment, and treatment of mental disorders.
Points 15 -
ALPSS500 Academic & Professional Research & 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 30FPSYC502 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 15PSYC521 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 20PSYC522 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 20PSYC523 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 20PSYC524 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 20PSYC541 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 40PSYC542 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 20PSYCH502 Community, Culture and DiversityThis paper offers students an advanced exploration of the different approaches and actions encompassed within community psychology, and in related...
Points 15PSYCH511 Evaluation Research DesignThis paper provides a theoretical grounding in programme evaluation, with an emphasis on the evaluation of programmes in the not-for-profit sector...
Points 15PSYCH513 Evaluation Research AnalysisThis paper provides an introduction to evaluation praxis with a major focus on completing a small scale evaluation of a social service or health...
Points 30PSYCH526 Clinical Internship: Assessment-FocusedThis paper consists of a supervised clinical internship focused on learning basic clinical psychology skills and principles. Students also attend...
Points 30PSYCH527 Clinical Internship: Treatment-FocusedThis paper consists of a supervised clinical internship focused on learning basic clinical psychology skills and principles. Students also attend...
Points 30PSYCH536 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 15PSYCH538 Applications of Behaviour AnalysisThis paper focuses on the implementation of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) in practice. Behavioural interventions and programmes, including common...
Points 15PSYCH539 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 15PSYCH543 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 60PSYCH545 Special Topic: The WTF seminar: Facts, Fiction, Fake newsCan the world no longer distinguish among fact, fiction, and fake news? Join us—calibrate your WTF detector, explain why a claim is wrong, and help...
Points 15PSYCH551 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 45PSYCH552 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 15PSYCH555 Environmental PsychologyProvides students with theoretical and practical knowledge in Environmental Psychology, the study of the transaction between humans and their natural...
Points 15PSYCH560 Applied Behaviour Analysis: Theory and IssuesThis paper closely examines the conceptual and philosophical foundations of behaviour analysis. Commonly accepted behavioural concepts and principles...
Points 15PSYCH561 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 15PSYCH562 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 15PSYCH564 Developmental PsychopathologyThis paper considers research on major childhood syndromes including conduct disorder, autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD...
Points 15PSYCH575 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 15PSYCH577 Single Subject Research DesignThis course covers research methodologies used in the field of behaviour analysis, including collection of data, experimental design, data...
Points 15PSYCH579 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 15PSYCH580 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 15PSYCH581 Psychological AssessmentThis paper covers the selection, administration, scoring and interpretation of a range of psychological and behavioural assessments that are commonly...
Points 15PSYCH582 Community Health PsychologyThis paper provides an introduction to community health psychology and the theoretical and practical dilemmas faced by psychologists working with...
Points 15PSYCH583 Foundations of Community PsychologyThis paper emphasises the application of community psychology in Aotearoa/New Zealand, especially in relation to its emergence as a bicultural...
Points 15PSYCH586 Behaviour Analysis PracticumThis 30-point course provides the opportunity to gain practical clinical skills by administering a criterion-referenced assessment tool, the VB-MAPP...
Points 30PSYCH591 Honours Research ProjectA report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation.
Points 30PSYCH592 DissertationA report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation.
Points 60PSYCH593 Psychology ThesisAn externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.
Points 90PSYCH594 Psychology ThesisAn externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.
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PSYCH900 Psychology PhD ThesisPoints 120
2025 Catalogue of Papers information current as of 23 Dec 2024 01:00am