Psychology - Undergraduate options

Psychology is the study of the mind and behaviour. It is a wide subject that ranges from, on the one hand, a strictly quantitative and scientific approach to, on the other, a more qualitative and personal approach. It also ranges from the strongly theoretical to the eminently practical.

Modern psychologists base their theories on observable and repeatable behavioural data, ranging from counts of simple behaviour in animals to verbal reports of emotions and feelings in humans. Thus, practical work in the laboratory or field is an essential part of an education in psychology.

Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Psychology major

First or single major must include:

• At least 60 points from PSYCH 303-364, SPORTSCI 304

Second major:

• At least 45 points from PSYCH 303-364, SPORTSCI 304

Note: Students intending to continue to postgraduate level in Psychology should consult The University of Auckland Calendar as some postgraduate degrees require an additional fourth Stage III research methods course.

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Stage I courses

Stage I courses aim to give both a broad introduction to the various fields of emphasis within modern psychology and an understanding of the scientific method as it is applied to these fields. Even if students complete only one of the introductory courses, they should have a good idea of the content and methods of Psychology.

Two Stage I courses, PSYCH 108 and PSYCH 109 must be passed in order to proceed to Stage II.

Find more information about studying Psychology as part of a Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Many avenues open up to graduates with training in psychology. Registered psychologists work in many aspects of mental health care, and clinical psychology. Jobs are available in the business environment involving the use of psychological tests, statistical analyses, or survey and questionnaire development. Staff recruitment, personnel training and evaluation are also areas which employ a lot of psychology graduates. Research careers can be developed in neural function and cognitive science.

For further information, refer to the Psychology Handbook

or contact the Stage I/Undergraduate Advisers for Psychology at the

Psychology Undergraduate Resource Centre
Room 344, Level 3
Human Sciences Building
10 Symonds Street
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 88526 or 86253

Alternatively, staff at the Department of Psychology, located on Level 6 of the HSB Building (10 Symonds Street), can help you with general enquiries and refer you to on to the relevant academic advisors.

Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 88557
Email: ugadvice-psych@auckland.ac.nz
Web: www.psych.auckland.ac.nz

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