Program Overview
The Child and Family Psychology at University of Canterbury is a MA programme in Psychology over 24 months, delivered On-campus. 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 Child and Family 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: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 23,244 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,617 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Child and Family Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Disorders of Childhood
- Child Development: Research Contexts and Applications
- Introduction to Interventions
- Counselling and Psychology: Theory and Skills
- Introduction to Psychometric Theory and Administration
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The entry requirements for the MA in Child and Family Psychology are:
- A Bachelors degree with a major in Psychology; or
- A Bachelors degree with a major in Education and at least 135 points in Psychology, with at least 45 points in Psychology at 200 level, and 60 points in Psychology at 300 level or above:
- Any relevant Bachelors degree and a Graduate Diploma of Arts or Science in Psychology;
- PSYC 206 Research Design and Statistics or other research methods paper deemed equivalent.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 23,244 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,617 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 23,244 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,617 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Canterbury 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 University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand
public research university in Christchurch, New Zealand
University Profile- Application Deadline Oct, 2026
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
