Massey University · Palmerston North, New Zealand

Psychology and mental health

Campus Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Introduction

Psychology and mental health is a program taught at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Psychology and mental health programme at Massey University is designed to help you understand why people think, act, and feel the way they do. It covers key topics in psychology such as attention, memory and decision-making, child psychology, clinical psychology, forensic psychology, human development, indigenous psychologies, and neuropsychology.

It also covers mental health topics including addiction and mental health, factors that can impact mental wellbeing, shared decision-making to plan and evaluate interventions, and developing meaningful relationships with people you support.

You can apply skills in different careers or specialise to become a registered psychologist, counsellor, or mental health and addiction practitioner. Cultural influence is included through exploration of how world views affect people’s thoughts and behaviours, including study at the Centre for Indigenous Psychologies. Te reo Māori, tikanga, and engaging with Māori are listed as part of mental health course content.

Study is available through flexible learning options. You can learn on campus, online, or using a mix of both. Locations listed for this area include the Auckland campus, Wellington campus, and Manawatū campus (Palmerston North), with distance and online study options also available.

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Psychology and mental health at Massey University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by Massey University.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Massey University as pre-requiste for admission in Psychology and mental health.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.