Bachelor of Psychological Science

Summary

The Bachelor of Psychological Science, within UC's Te Kaupeka Pūtaiao | Faculty of Science, offers study in all disciplines within psychology - the field of human thought, growth, and capability.

You will examine how our brains function, and how and why changes in our environment, culture, and relationships can influence our behaviour and overall wellbeing. Through a minor subject, you will focus your study in a particular area of psychology – from brain and behavioural disorders to workplace and forensic psychology.

What will my study involve?

• Explore the human mind and how this affects everything about our behaviour, identity, and interactions with the world.
• Develop your observational skills, technical and lab abilities, and ethical knowledge of psychology practice as a professional career.
• Choose from specialised minors and customise your degree in areas such as neuroscience, mental health, and forensics and criminal psychology.
• Learn from industry professionals throughout study and complete a final-year work experience course based in the community.

Subjects and Courses

• PSYC105 Introductory Psychology - Brain, Behaviour and Cognition
• PSYC106 Introductory Psychology - Social, Personality and Developmental
• PSYC107 Foundations of Psychological Science
• SPSC114 The Art and Science of Human Communication
• One course chosen from these options
• PSYC206 Introductory Research Methods and Statistics
• PSYC207 Developmental Psychology
• PSYC208 Cognition
• PSYC213 Introduction to Social Psychology
• PSYC215 Introductory Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience
• PSYC375 Intermediate Research Methods and Statistics
• PSYC377 Psychology in Action - Bridging Theory and Practice
• PSYC379 Introduction to Psychopathology
• Forensic Psychology
• Māori and Indigenous Perspectives
• Neuroscience and Cognition
• Psychological Wellbeing
• Psychology for Common Good
• Workplace Psychology
• Biological Sciences
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Economics
• Education
• Environmental Science
• Geography
• Health Education
• Human Resource Management
• Human Services
• Linguistics
• Māori and Indigenous Studies
• Marketing
• Media and Communication
• Nutrition
• Pacific Studies
• Performance Data Analysis
• Philosophy
• Physical Activity and Wellbeing
• Public Health
• Society and Policy
• Sociology
• Sport Coaching
• Sport Management
• Sport Studies
• Statistics
• Strength and Conditioning
• Te Reo Māori
• Youth and Community Leadership
• Computer Engineering
• Criminal Justice
• Health Sciences
• Law
• Management
• Professional and Community Engagement
• Psychology
• Software Engineering
• Sport