School of Psychology , Te Kura Hinengaro Tangata

The School of Psychology examines today's challenges in the real world. We contribute to people's wellbeing and resilience with our strong emphasis on applied and professional psychology.

Overview

The size and diversity of Massey's School of Psychology – Te Kura Hinengaro Tangata creates a rich variety of courses, specialisations and research activities. The School has three campuses – in Auckland, Palmerston North and Wellington – and a strong tradition of online and distance learning.

Our staff are active and innovative researchers in most contemporary fields of psychological inquiry. We are each highly committed to our chosen area of scholarship, to working collaboratively, and to our roles as teachers and mentors.

Te Tiriti o Waitangi at Massey

We are deeply committed to being a Tiriti-led university, demonstrating authentic leadership in contemporary Aotearoa New Zealand as we uphold te Tiriti o Waitangi, the founding document of our nation, and its principles through our practice. We embrace this not just as an obligation but as a real opportunity for the nation and its people.

Te Tiriti o Waitangi ki Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – The Treaty of Waitangi at Massey

Study with us

Choose from a range of qualifications. Apply skills in different careers or specialise to be a psychologist or mental health professional.

Explore by area of interest

Explore a selection of qualifications relating to your interests.

Study psychology & mental health

Delve into human behaviour and how the brain works. Apply skills in different careers or specialise to be a psychologist or mental health professional.

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Who we are

Our people make us who we are. Meet senior staff in the School of Psychology.

Dr Stephen Hill

Senior Lecturer

Cognitive psychologist Stephen Hill's research interests include embodied and distributed cognition, collaborative memory, folk scientific beliefs, and the psychology of climate change. He often works in multidisciplinary teams with researchers in physiology, sport science, emergency management, and aviation.

Professor Stuart Carr

Professor Stuart Carr

Professor of Work Psychology

Stuart Carr is part of the research unit EPIC, or End Poverty and Inequality Cluster. Stuart co-founded the EPIC projects GLOW (Global Living Organizational Wage) and SAFE (Security Assessment for Everyone), guided by UN Sustainable Development Goals for decent work and peace in society.

Professor David Johnston

Professor of Disaster Management

David Johnston is the Professor of Disaster Management. His research focuses on human responses to earthquake, tsunami, and weather warnings, and the role of public education in building community resilience and recovery. He is also the School of Psychology's Wellington Campus Director.

Associate Professor Heather Kempton

Auckland Campus Director

Heather Kempton's research interests lie in mindfulness, mediation and spirituality. Research publications include reflectivity, and attention and working memory in mindfulness practice. With a particular interest in Buddhist philosophy, Heather chairs Amitabha Hospice, a Buddhist-founded hospice.

New and emerging people

Meet more people involved in research, teaching or supporting our postgraduate students.

Research

The School of Psychology shares and encourages serious scholarship, innovative and thoughtful research, and a collegial culture.

Learn more about our research

Psychology clinics

Massey clinics offer psychological services for the public and professional development for psychologists.

Albany Psychology Clinic

Our clinic on the Auckland campus in Albany provides psychological assessment and treatment services for the public. We also offer professional development for psychologists and students.

Palmerston North (Manawatū) Psychology Clinic

Our clinic on the Manawatū campus in Palmerston North provides psychological assessment and treatment services for the public. We also offer professional development for psychologists and students.

Wellington Psychology Clinic

Our clinic on the Wellington campus provides psychological assessment and treatment services for the public. We also offer professional development for psychologists and students.

Meet our graduates

“Studying at Massey was an amazing experience for me… I was offered a full-time role upon completion of my master’s.”
Holly Coulter

Cervical Screening Systems Adviser in Kiribati

MSc (Psychology) with endorsement in health psychology

“The critical thinking element was really helpful and different from other universities.”
Minette Forder

Psychologist (Captain), New Zealand Army

Master of Science (Psychology) with endorsement in health psychology

Contact the School of Psychology

We teach online and by distance, and on all three Massey campuses: Auckland, Palmerston North (Manawatū) and Wellington.

Undergraduate advice and questions
Postgraduate advice and questions

School of Psychology – Auckland campus

Phone

+64 9 414 0800 extension 43116

Location

Physical address
School of Psychology
Massey University
Level 3, North Shore Library Building
229 Dairy Flat Highway
Albany
Auckland 0632

Postal address
School of Psychology
Massey University
Private Bag 102-904
North Shore
Auckland 0745

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School of Psychology – Manawatū campus

Phone

+64 6 356 9099 extension 85071

Location

Physical address
School of Psychology
Psychology Building
Turitea Campus
Massey University
Tennent Drive
Palmerston North 4474

Postal address
School of Psychology
Massey University
Private Bag 11-222
Palmerston North 4442

Use our Manawatū campus maps or find us on Google Maps.

School of Psychology – Wellington campus

Phone

+64 4 801 5799 extension 85071

Location

Physical address
School of Psychology
Block 7
Massey University
Wallace Street
Mt Cook
Wellington 6021

Postal address
School of Psychology
Massey University
PO Box 756
Wellington 6140

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