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15 Best Bachelor's Social Sciences & Psychology Programs in New Zealand

15 Bachelor's Social Sciences & Psychology courses are taught at 4 universities in New Zealand — most run Full-time: 3 years; Part-time: Varies. The list starts with courses at University of Auckland, University of Otago and Victoria University of Wellington.

1Bachelor's Degree
AU University of Auckland logo
QS World #65 #1 in New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Global Studies

University of Auckland — The University of Auckland offers the Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Global Studies conjoint (BA/BGlobalSt), combining BA study with an interdisciplinary Global Studies p...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
Full-time: 4 years; Part-time: VariesDuration
Full TimeMode
Semester One – 1 March; Semester One – 28 FebruaryIntake
Social Sciences & Psychology
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2Bachelor's Degree
AU University of Auckland logo
QS World #65 #1 in New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand

Bachelor of Global Studies

University of Auckland — The Bachelor of Global Studies at the University of Auckland is a cross-faculty undergraduate degree designed to help you understand global issues and address them creati...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
Full-time: 3 years; Part-time: VariesDuration
Full TimeMode
Semester One (March); Semester One (February)Intake
Social Sciences & Psychology
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3Bachelor's Degree
AU University of Auckland logo
QS World #65 #1 in New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand

Bachelor of Psychology

University of Auckland — The Bachelor of Psychology at the University of Auckland is an undergraduate programme that focuses on psychology and learning about how people think, feel, and behave. I...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
Full-time: 3 years; Part-time: VariesDuration
Full TimeMode
Semester One - 1 MarchIntake
Psychology
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4Bachelor's Degree
AU University of Auckland logo
QS World #65 #1 in New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

University of Auckland — The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) at the University of Auckland is an honours pathway for high-achieving Bachelor of Social Work students. It lets students complete s...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 years full-timeDuration
Full TimeMode
Semester OneIntake
Social Work
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10Bachelor's Degree
VU Victoria University of Wellington logo
QS World #240 #4 in New Zealand Wellington, New Zealand

Minors in the Bachelor of Politics

Victoria University of Wellington — Minors in the Bachelor of Politics at Victoria University of Wellington let you add an additional area of focus to your degree. A minor is made up of a collection of cour...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
—Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Social Sciences & Psychology
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13Bachelor's Degree
OP Open Polytechnic logo
#12 in New Zealand New Zealand

Bachelor of Applied Science Psychology

Open Polytechnic — The Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) from Open Polytechnic develops an understanding of the science of human behaviour and what happens in people’s minds to influ...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
—Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Psychology
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14Bachelor's Degree
OP Open Polytechnic logo
#12 in New Zealand New Zealand

Bachelor of Social Work

Open Polytechnic — Open Polytechnic offers qualifications, courses, and credentials that you can study by distance and online learning, including degrees. Social Work is one of the subject...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Social Work
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How these courses are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #65 (University of Auckland) to #240 (Victoria University of Wellington); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Auckland is cited most (10,164,784 citations).

What the courses look like

Within the subject, the largest areas are Social Sciences & Psychology (6), Social Work (5) and Psychology (4). The usual length is Full-time: 3 years; Part-time: Varies and Full-time: 4 years; Part-time: Varies. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (67% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (17% of courses with a stated intake). Open Polytechnic offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in New Zealand for Bachelor's Social Sciences & Psychology?

University of Auckland (QS World #65), University of Otago (QS World #197) and Victoria University of Wellington (QS World #240) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Bachelor's Social Sciences & Psychology in New Zealand?

Of those with published fees, Victoria University of Wellington is the least expensive at about USD 23,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a Bachelor's Social Sciences & Psychology course take in New Zealand?

Most listed courses run Full-time: 3 years; Part-time: Varies, with Full-time: 4 years; Part-time: Varies the next most common.

When do Bachelor's Social Sciences & Psychology courses start in New Zealand?

Spring is the main intake — 67% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

Which university has the most Bachelor's Social Sciences & Psychology courses in New Zealand?

Open Polytechnic, with 4, ahead of University of Otago (4).

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