Program Overview
The Applied Psychology at The University of Waikato is a MA programme in Psychology over 24 months, delivered Hybrid. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Applied Psychology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across New Zealand and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Hybrid
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 31,495 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,926 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Hamilton, New Zealand
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- MAppPsy - Behaviour Analysis
- MAppPsy - Community Psychology
- MAppPsy - Organisational Psychology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be admitted to the MAppPsy, you must have completed a Bachelor of Social Sciences (or equivalent) majoring in Psychology and must have achieved a satisfactory grade average over your 300 level Psychology papers - normally a B+ average or better.
Students must also have passed PSYC307 and the relevant qualifying papers, namely:
PSYC314 for the Behaviour Analysis specialisation
PSYC301 for the Community Psychology specialisation
For the Organisational Psychology specialisation PSYC317 is recommended.
Candidates who have not met this requirement may be enrolled in the PGDip (or BSocSc(Hons)) in Psychology in the first instance, with the possibility of transferring to the MAppPsy.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 31,495 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,926 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 31,495 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,926 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Waikato directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Waikato
The University of Waikato
New Zealand
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University Profile- Application Deadline Nov, 2026
- Start Date Mar, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
