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This program concentrates on addressing personal psychological issues encountered in practical environments, investigating their underlying causes and therapeutic approaches. You'll study the biological, mental, and societal influences behind psychological challenges, along with behavioral intervention strategies.
The curriculum establishes a strong base for students aiming to work directly with clients—particularly those considering advanced psychology training—or in associated policy fields.
New Zealand's exclusive Bachelor of Psychology degree is now available. Begin your journey toward making a difference in people's lives.
Choose psychology if you're empathetic toward others and dedicated to improving mental health results. Studying Psychology in Wellington equips you with tools to drive meaningful, beneficial change throughout New Zealand.
Our Bachelor of Psychology consists of a core Psychological Science major plus eight elective complementary majors spanning various psychology disciplines. For those pursuing postgraduate qualifications to become licensed psychologists, these optional majors provide direct routes to professional aspirations.
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington's Psychology program ranks among the world's top 150 in the 2023 QS World University Rankings.
The QS World University Rankings, published yearly, evaluates and ranks over 18,000 global institutions across comprehensive and subject-specific categories.