Taught course

Applied Psychology

Institution
University of Waikato
Qualifications
MAppPsy
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Entry requirements

To be considered for admission into Year 1 of the MAppPsy programme, applicants must have a Bachelor's degree with at least a B+ grade average across the Psychology major. Note that if admitted to Year 1, progression to the Year 2 masters thesis is subject to attaining at least a B+ grade average across Year 1 papers (120-points including the compulsory papers for the respective specialisation as set out in the Catalogue of Papers. Enrolment is also subject to supervision being available for the masters thesis.

Year 2 admission
To be considered for admission into Year 2 of the MAppPsy programme, applicants must have an Honours degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology (or equivalent) with at least a B+ grade average, including the compulsory papers for the respective specialisation as set out in the Catalogue of Papers. Enrolment is subject to supervision being available for the masters thesis.

Months of entry

March, July

Course content

You'll choose your specialist area in behaviour analysis or community psychology. You'll develop a detailed understanding of the underlying ideas relating to your chosen area, as well as learn about the fundamental principles and guiding values connected to your specialist field.

During your Master of Applied Psychology studies, you'll be given opportunities to gain relevant hands-on experience. This will be through getting involved in work placements and projects, where you'll be connected with a range of organisations and community groups.
The type of workplaces you'll be placed in depends on the specialist area you've chosen. You could have a placement in an educational environment such as a school, university or special education venue. You may do a project at a research institution or in a private practice. Perhaps you'll work with business and industry, or in the health sector. You may have a placement in a governmental agency, or if it fits in with your specialist area, a zoo.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MAppPsy
    part time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

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+64 7 807 9275
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