
3 years
February, July
Bachelor
Explore what shapes human behaviour through a Psychological Science degree, where you study how people think, feel, and respond to the world around them. The course covers key areas such as social behaviour, emotion, personality, and motivation, while also looking at the factors that support well-being and those that contribute to mental health challenges.
You’ll examine how the brain interprets everyday experiences—how we recognise colours, sense temperature, and form memories—and how these processes influence our actions. The programme also looks at how identity develops over time, shaped by culture, life experiences, and patterns of thought.
A strong focus is placed on psychological research methods and data analysis, giving you the skills to design studies, work with statistics, and understand findings from surveys and experiments. For students interested in human behaviour, cognitive processes, and applied psychology, this degree provides a solid academic and practical foundation.
University
Victoria University Wellington
Campus
Kelburn
Total Credits
360 points (NZQF Level 7)
Study Mode
Full-time
Loan Availability
No
NZ$33,050 per year (approximate)
Full-time study: Core courses on psychological theories, ethics, and research methods
Part-time study: Available with extended duration
Courses include: Introduction to Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Research in Psychology
University Entrance or equivalent
IELTS - Minimum 6.0 overall, with no band below 5.5
PTE - Minimum score of 50 overall
TOEFL - Minimum score of 80
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