- Duration
- Full-time: 1 year
- Next start date
- 2026 Semester One – 2 March
- 2027 Semester One – 1 March
- Available locations
- City
- Points
- 120
- Programme type
- Postgraduate
Programme overview
Designed for graduates of the Master of Behaviour Analysis, the PGDipAppPsych programme will prepare you for professional practice in the application of this sub-discipline of psychology.
The programme is flexible and draws on the interests and expertise of Psychology academic staff, which means you’ll be working with up-to-date theory and practice. You’ll complete a supervised practicum that will allow you to apply your knowledge and skills in a real-world setting.
Programme structure
Students must complete 120 points in one year of full-time study. Part-time study is available at the discretion of the School of Psychology.
The following courses align with international standards for competence
in behaviour-analytic practitioners and New Zealand Psychologists Board.
60 points:
A supervised practicum (PSYCH 651 A and B)
30 points:
PSYCH 720: Research Topic in Psychology
15 points:
PSYCH 730: Professional Psychology Practice in NZ
15 points:
PSYCH 757: Advanced Applied Behaviour Analysis
The practicum component of this degree involves up to 1500 hours of supervised experience in an applied setting.
This programme structure is subject to final regulatory approval.
You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.
Where could this programme take you?
Graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Psychology can look forward to meeting the requirements to become a registered psychologist and practising in New Zealand. If your area of interest is applied behaviour analysis, you can become registered with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). Psychologists with this qualification who already have a Masters research thesis could enrol in a Doctor of Philosophy degree.
Jobs related to this programme
- Registered psychologist
- Registered Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) practitioner
- Potential for international registration with BACB (Behavior Analyst Certification Board)
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