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Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Psychology (PGDipAppPsych)

Quick facts
Points per degree 120 points
Fulltime study 1 year
Part-time study Department discretion
Degree structure Taught and Practicum
Taught at City and Tāmaki Campus
Application closing dates 1 November
Start date Semester 1
Programme highlights
  • This qualification is currently used for graduates in the areas of Applied Behaviour Analysis and Industrial, Work and Organisational psychology.
  • Designed to prepare graduates of Psychology for professional practice in the application of sub-disciplines of psychology.
  • Operates a flexible programme structure which draws upon the strengths and interests of current academic staff.
  • Provides students with a coherent and focused course of study involving a significant practical component.

 

Programme overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Psychology (PGDipAppPsych) is designed to prepare graduates of Psychology for professional practice in the application of these sub-disciplines of psychology. It is designed for graduates in the areas of Applied Behaviour Analysis, and Industrial, Work and Organisational Psychology only.

For futher programme details, please refer to the Department of Psychology website.
 

Programme structure
  • 60 points: PSYCH 651
  • 60 points from PSYCH 701-763

Find more information about the programme structure
 

Entry requirements

Entry into the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Psychology requires the completion of the requirements for a Master’s degree in Psychology.

Candidates must consult with members of academic staff in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) or Industrial, Work and Organisational Psychology (IWO) regarding the supervision of a proposed practicum, and the set of 700-level courses intended, before an application for enrolment in this diploma is made. The written approval of proposed supervisors should accompany the application.

Find more information about pre-requisites for the PGDipAppPsych

Find information on how to apply
 

Career opportunities
  • Obtaining registration as a psychologist and practising in New Zealand.
  • For the Applied Behaviour Analysis stream, obtaining Behaviour Analyst Certificate Board (BACB) registration.

 

Further study options
Help and advice

For further information see the Psychology handbook

or

contact one of our Postgraduate Advisers
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87020
Email: pgscience@auckland.ac.nz

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