New Zealand Diploma in Psychology (Level 5)

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Qualification Structure

This programme is made up of six courses. All courses are 20 credits.

We recommend you complete the courses in the following order: 73132, 72160, 73196, 73198, 73197, 73195

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Psychology of Stress 73132

$890

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Statistical Analysis 72160

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27 Dec 2026

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Social and Individual Psychology 73196

$890

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Human Development 73198

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Counselling Theory 73197

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General and Applied Psychology 73195

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