Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology

Entry requirements

• IELTS7.5 overall
• PTE Academic20

Prerequisites

This is a limited entry programme. A special application is required. See 'How to apply' below for more details. You will need to have either: an honours degree in Psychology (Bachelor of Arts with Honours or Bachelor of Science with Honours); or Part I of a master's degree from an Aotearoa New Zealand university in Psychology (Master of Arts or Master of Science); or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University and approved by the Head of School. As part of your previous studies, you will need to have completed the below: PSYC335 Abnormal Psychology OR PSYC379 Introduction to Psychopathology (or an equivalent course); and an approved 400 or 600-level research methods course. If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet the New Zealand Psychologists Board requirements and provide evidence of IELTS (academic) 7.5, with no score less than 7.0. If you need help meeting these requirements, UC offers an English for Academic Purposes (EAP 2) course. For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology or use the admission requirements checker . Note: To be eligible for registration as a psychologist by the New Zealand Psychologists Board , applicants must have fulfilled the requirements which include a minimum level of academic attainment (a master's degree) and supervised practice hours. Concurrent enrolment in a master's thesis may therefore be required. Concurrent enrolment in a PhD is also p