MSc by Coursework and thesis - Cross Cultural Psychology in Wellington New Zealand | Victoria University of Wellington

Earn a globally recognized degree while advancing knowledge in your discipline. A Master of Science (MSc) enhances your technical expertise, laboratory proficiency, and academic writing abilities, equipping you for a scientific career.

The MSc program requires two to two-and-a-half years of full-time study or up to four years part-time. Your first year involves specialized coursework, followed by 12-15 months of supervised research culminating in a thesis. You may also have opportunities to publish in peer-reviewed journals during your studies.

Admission requires a relevant Bachelor's degree with a B average or better in your subject area. Relevant professional experience may also qualify you for entry.
Explore how cultural influences shape cognition and behavior. Investigate psychological variations across cultures and examine culture's role in human development.

Acquire skills to evaluate and conduct cultural research, learning to approach human behavior from both culture-specific and universal viewpoints. Prepare for research careers or work with diverse communities locally or internationally.

Join Australasia's exclusive Cross-cultural Psychology postgraduate program - one of only two English-taught programs worldwide. Study with our School of Psychology, learning from globally connected faculty who are leading researchers. Consistently ranked among the world's top 150 institutions in the QS World Rankings, we maintain a longstanding tradition of academic excellence.