Psychology - Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Develop advanced theoretical knowledge in the areas of social and developmental psychology with the one-year Bachelor of Arts (Honours).

If you already have a degree, the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) can help you advance your psychology skills and make your CV stand out. It can also serve as a pathway to further study at master’s or doctoral level.

You hone your understanding of psychology and critical thinking skills, develop and apply research and analytical skills, and practise communicating research findings to academic and non-academic audiences.

Minimum entry requirements

• Bachelor of Arts with a B+ grade average or higher in level 7 courses in the selected subject area for this degree, or equivalent

International student entry requirements

English language requirements

Education

• IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with 7.0 in Writing and all other bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent

Other specialisations

• IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent

English language requirements

AUT classes are taught in English. If English, Māori or NZ Sign Language is not your first language, you need to prove you have the minimum level of English for your AUT qualification.

We need to assess your level of English to ensure you can succeed in your programme. AUT does not accept responsibility if you fail courses because of a lack of competence in English.

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