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 behavior. 

Explore how people interact with the environment and each other, and how personal, biological, social and environmental factors influence behavior. 

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.

Key features

• Can open up a wide range of career options
• Focus on scientific analysis, and key interpersonal and interviewing skills
• Combine this major with the Public and Environmental Health major, a minor or a Bachelor of Business
• Offered at the North Campus
• Part-time study options available

• Certified copy of your birth certificate or passport
• Certified copy of marriage certificate (If required)
• Official academic transcripts
• English Language Proficiency (If Available)
• CV/Work experience (If required)
• A copy of the document(s) in the original language/and official English translation

1_ All applicants need to meet AUT’s minimum entry requirements qualification equivalent to New Zealand year 13 or University Entrance.

High school qualifications from different countries:

India: 

• 12 years of schooling with an overall average of 75% in four academic subjects, including a min 60% in English from the All-India Senior Certificate (AISSC).
• All other Higher Secondary State Board Examinations require an overall average of 80% in four academic subjects with a min 65% in English.

China:

• Senior High School graduation plus one year of successful study at bachelor's level; or
• Senior High School graduation plus completion of a two-year diploma, with good grades, at a recognized university.
• A Tier 1 score in the National University Entrance Examination (Gaokao) at a recognized institution

2_ Applicants Must be capable of meeting Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) and Children’s Act 2014 requirements, including police clearance. 

Foundation programmes

If you don’t have the academic qualifications needed for direct entry into an AUT programme, you can enroll in a foundation programme.

If you successfully complete the foundation programme and get the required grades, you are guaranteed entry into an appropriate AUT programme.