Due to unprecedented demand for Psychology programmes for 2022, it is necessary to put some measures in place regarding entry to Postgraduate programmes with specialisations in Psychology. Returning postgraduate Psychology students who are eligible for progression, and have applied for entry by 15 November will receive offers of place by 10 December. In the new year, applications from returning students will be considered as they apply. Applications from students who are new to postgraduate study and have applied for a place in a Psychology specialisation by 15 November will be considered for an offer of place by 10 December. Applications received between 16 November and 10 January 2022, will be considered for an offer of place by 28 January. Subject to demand, some postgraduate psychology specialisations may be closed to new enrolments.
Postgraduate psychology programmes
The School of Psychology offers psychology endorsements in postgraduate arts, science and health science qualifications.
More details about our our selection of postgraduate programmes are available from Massey's study search pages.
Graduate diplomas
If you have a degree in a subject other than psychology, you can take a graduate diploma to progress to postgraduate studies. All courses in your graduate diploma must be in psychology.
Postgraduate diplomas
A postgraduate diploma is a postgraduate qualification equivalent to the first year of master's study. It comprises coursework but no research thesis.
Honours degrees
An honours degree is made up of courses and a research project.
Specialisations
However, you don't have to specialise, and can select your courses from the full range of 700-level courses.
Master's degrees
A master's degree is made up of courses and a research project.
- Master of Arts (Psychology)
- Master of Science (Psychology)
- Master of Science (Psychology with endorsement in Health Psychology)
- Master of Clinical Psychology
- Master of Health Science (Psychology)
Specialisations
However, you don't have to specialise, and can select your courses from the full range of 700-level courses.
Specialised postgraduate diplomas
Specialised postgraduate diplomas allow you to study a specialisation within psychology.
Doctoral degrees
The PhD is an advanced research degree.
The DClinPsych qualifies you as a clinical psychologist.
- Doctor of Clinical Psychology (DClinPsych)
More information available in this manual.
Clinical_Programme_Manual_2021.pdf (2,345 KB)
A full range of information about doctoral study, including application processes, governance and the Doctoral Web Book can be found at Higher research degrees at Massey.