Doctoral degrees in Psychology, Ngā tohu Kairangi mō te Mātai hinengaro
Examples
Level 10 qualifications
How long it takes
Study for 4 years
Check with education providers about studying part time or online.
What you need
Master's degree or postgraduate certificate or diploma
These courses develop your ability to apply the theories and principles of how the human mind works so you can understand people's behaviour and experiences.
Study level
Doctoral degrees are Level 10. You can study Levels 1–3 for NCEA at secondary school. A higher level means the study or training is more advanced.
About qualification levelsCredits
480You need this many credits to earn a doctoral degree. One credit equals about 10 hours of mahi like learning, studying and doing assessments. A year’s full-time tertiary study is usually worth 120 credits.
Find out ways to do study or training.
You can find a path towards further study or training. Figure out what entry requirements you need before you apply.
From study or training
Level 8
postgraduate certificate or diploma
Level 9
Master's degree
Other entry options
Entry options based on previous study or work experience
Apply
Check the education provider’s website for specific entry requirements and apply
Find out more
From study or training, Mai i te ako, i te whakangungu ranei
Complete other study first
You need a postgraduate certificate or diploma, or a master's degree to do a doctoral degree (PhD).
Check the education provider's website for more information.
Other entry options, Ētahi atu kōwhiringa urunga
Special admission
An education provider may consider your previous study or work experience and motivation. This type of entry depends on your individual situation.
Check the education provider’s website for more information.
Apply, Tono
Check for extra requirements and apply
Some study or training programmes have extra entry requirements like completing study in a specific area, supplying a portfolio, or doing an interview.
Check the education provider’s website for more information.
Find out where to look for scholarships and how to apply.
Find out study and training costs and ways you can pay.
Get support from the Government
Discover what student loans, allowances and government funding you can get to help you pay for study or training.
Where can I study or train?Ka taea e au te ako, te whakangungu rānei ki hea?,
6 education providers offer Doctoral degrees in Psychology
4 offer remote learning
Other study and training options in PsychologyĒtahi atu kōwhiringa ako me te whakangungu mō te Mātai hinengaro,
Guides, Ngā aratohu
1 of 3