Psychology Major - Bachelor of Health Science

Auckland University of Technology

New Zealand, Auckland

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Auckland University of Technology

New Zealand , Auckland

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

AK3313

Campuses

North Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines23-Feb-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

NZD 43,392 / year

Next Intake 23-Feb-2026

Psychology Major - Bachelor of Health Science

About

Study the Psychology major in the Bachelor of Health Science degree and gain a broad understanding of psychological research and theory, and related ethical and legal issues.

Psychology is a broad and exciting discipline that covers a range of approaches to studying and understanding behaviour. Explore how people interact with the environment and each other, and how personal, biological, social and environmental factors influence behaviour. You develop research and critical thinking skills, and learn to integrate and present information from diverse perspectives.

AUT psychology graduates are sought after because of their understanding of scientific research, and key interpersonal and interviewing skills.

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

Tertiary requirements

One year of successful study at bachelor level at a recognised institute, or equivalent, or

Successful completion of an Associate degree at a recognised institute, or

Successful completion of a Diploma at a recognised college of technology, or

Successful completion of a junior Health Diploma at a recognised institute, or

Successful completion of a higher technical institute Diploma at a recognised institute

English Program Requirements

IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall with all bands 6.5 or higher

Career

Government, health and social services roles
Customer service
Human resources
Management development programmes.
Marketing
Policy analysis and development
Psychologist*
Social research

*Registration as a professional psychologist requires postgraduate study. AUT offers a pathway to registration as a counselling psychologist.

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