Course details

Summary

Develop your psychology research interests

With Massey’s Master of Science (Psychology) you can build on your undergraduate interests and develop your research skills.

WHAT IS IT LIKE?

With a Massey Master of Science (Psychology) you’ll further explore the thoughts, feelings and actions of individuals and groups in social and cultural contexts. Studying psychology will help you make sense of the human impact on the world. This is your opportunity to take an issue in psychology that grabbed your attention during your undergraduate studies and develop it further.

Internationally recognised and market-leading in New Zealand

Massey graduates more researchers and clinical psychologists than any other university in New Zealand. We’re connected to a wide range of community and statutory organisations, and produce unique and applied psychology research and training that’s recognised nationally and internationally. This expertise enhances the reputation of your degree and ensures your knowledge is relevant to today’s society.

Health psychology sub-endorsement

Health psychology is the application of psychological knowledge to all aspects of physical health and disease.

Massey’s MSc (Psychology with endorsement in Health Psychology) gives you an overview of health psychology, with an emphasis on community, public health, and critical health psychology. It's right for you if you plan to work in health, public health or community settings. This programme looks at research and practical applications. You’ll gain knowledge and skills relevant to a wide range of professional activities in the health sector.

Careers

The knowledge of human behaviour and interactions that you’ll gain from a Master of Science (Psychology) will be useful in many careers including:

• Counselling
• Human resources
• Public health
• Youth support
• Policy
• Rehabilitation psychology
• Scientific research
• A career in health psychology

With the Master of Science (Psychology with endorsement in Health Psychology) you'll get the skills to apply your health psychology knowledge in:

• Public health agencies
• Community agencies
• Health-related research
• Policy analyst or adviser roles

Structure

You will follow a parts-based course of study, which shall consist of courses totalling at least 180 credits, comprising Part One and Part Two as defined by the Courses Schedule.

Entry criteria

Admission to the Master of Science (240 credits) requires you to have

• a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Psychology, or close equivalent, with a minimum B average in the majoring 300 level courses;
• a bachelor degree followed by a Graduate Diploma of Science majoring in Psychology, or close equivalent, with a minimum B average in the majoring 300 level courses.

Admission to the 120-credit Master of Science requires that you have a minimum B average for either of the following:

• A Bachelor of Science (Honours) with an endorsement in Psychology; or
• A Postgraduate Diploma in Science with an endorsement in Psychology

If English is not your first language and the qualifying degree was not completed at a University where English was the medium of instruction, you have the additional requirement of having to achieve an IELTS of 7.0 with no band less than 6.5.