When you study this programme, you’ll gain research, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation skills that are essential for any career, and valuable insights into the dynamic field of behavioural science. Psychology uses science, including statistical measures, to objectively interpret behaviour. Because psychology is a science, it relies on evidence-based research.

Graduates will possess a broad understanding of modern psychology following the completion of the Diploma. Psychology is a broad and diverse subject area as human behaviour is complex and there are many facets. These facets include our physiology, our cognition (or thinking processes), our biology, and our social and cultural contexts.

What you will learn

When you achieve this qualification you will know how to:

• Use psychological principles when interacting with people for the benefit of the group and individuals
• Evaluate social, educational and workplace situations, whilst considering behavioural, social, and cultural factors that affect these situations, including those unique bicultural factors relevant to Aotearoa New Zealand contexts
• Differentiate the fields and sub-fields within psychology and know how and why these relate to specific psychology-related career paths and employment areas within Aotearoa New Zealand
• Apply scientific analysis to individual, social and group interactions to identify interconnecting factors that may underlie complex situations.

Career opportunities

This qualification will prepare you to work in any industry that involves interaction with people. This may include human resources, student services, marketing, community work, and more.

Cross credit to our degree

You will be eligible to gain cross credit of all six courses (120 credits) into the Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology).

Learn more about applying for cross credit