At-a-glance 

Name: Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology

Abbreviation: PGDipClinPsyc

Duration: 4 trimesters 

Duration details: 4 trimesters of full-time study or normally 8 if studied part time

Schedule: Lectures

Intensity: Part time and full time

Type: Coursework and practicum

Study at: On-campus (Kelburn, Wellington)

Complete: 210 points (4 courses)

Entry: Bachelor's degree with Honours in Psychology, enrolment in thesis degree and selection process

Start: Trimester 2

Apply by: 8 October

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: Requires

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

• A Bachelor of Science with Honours in Psychology or a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Psychology or completed the course work for an MSc in Psychology or 400-level courses in Psychology worth 120 points and passed both PSCY 451 and PSCY 452 with at least an A-  in each
• Enrolled for or completed an MA or PhD or the thesis part of an MSc
• Acceptance by the Head of School as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Important information

• If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements you should contact the Programme Director to discuss your options.
• The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.

Programme requirements

For this programme you’ll need to:

Complete 210 points

Complete PSYC 561 in Part 1:

Complete three courses in Part 2:

• PSYC 562
• Two course from:
  • PSYC 571
  • PSYC 572
  • PSYC 573

Important information

• You'll need to have submitted your thesis mentioned in the entry requirements and normally completed Part 1 of this qualification to enter Part 2.