Educads
Numbers show universities listed in each destination. All destinations →
All universities in New Zealand Public universities12
Bachelor's programs112 Diploma programs40 Master's programs32
All scholarships Deadlines closing soon Media & Communication21 Science21 Engineering18 Law17 Agriculture & Environment15 Languages & Linguistics10 Computer Science & IT8
Student visa Student life Cost of living Working & jobs Guides

21 Best Social Sciences & Psychology Programs in New Zealand

21 Social Sciences & Psychology courses are taught at 6 universities in New Zealand; the most common length is Full-time: 3 years; Part-time: Varies. Courses from University of Auckland, University of Otago and Massey University come first, because those universities rank highest.

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
View program → About the university
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
View program → About the university
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
Social Sciences & Psychology
View program → About the university
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 Sciences & Psychology
View program → About the university
12Program
MA Massey University logo
QS World #230 #3 in New Zealand Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

Politics, geography and society

Massey University — Politics, geography and society studies how beliefs and ideas shape everyday life and how societies and environments change and stay stable. Students can choose from anth...

—Level
—Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Social Sciences & Psychology
View program → About the university
13Program
MA Massey University logo
QS World #230 #3 in New Zealand Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

Psychology and mental health

Massey University — 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 i...

—Level
—Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Social Sciences & Psychology
View program → About the university
15Bachelor'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
View program → About the university
17Program
NM Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology logo
#9 in New Zealand New Zealand

Social Sciences

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology — The Social Sciences degree at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology provides a comprehensive framework for understanding human behavior, society, and cultural dynami...

—Level
—Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Social Sciences & Psychology
View program → About the university
19Bachelor'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
Social Sciences & Psychology
View program → About the university
20Bachelor'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 Sciences & Psychology
View program → About the university

Related searches

Universities Scholarships

Popular collections

Bachelor's Programs Programs in Otago Programs in Dunedin Bachelor's Programs in Auckland Programs in Auckland Medicine & Health Sciences Programs Diploma Programs Master's Programs Education Programs Business & Management Programs

How these courses are ranked

4 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 (10,118,145 citations).

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 15 bachelor's, 2 master's and 1 diploma. 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 (71% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (29% of courses with a stated intake). University of Otago offers the widest choice, with 7 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

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

University of Auckland (QS World #65), University of Otago (QS World #197) and Massey University (QS World #230) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

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

Of those with published fees, Massey University is the least expensive at about USD 22,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a 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 Social Sciences & Psychology courses start in New Zealand?

Spring is the main intake — 71% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

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

University of Otago, with 7, ahead of Open Polytechnic (4).

Get your destination country university & scholarship updates

New scholarships, application deadlines and admission guides — a couple of emails a month, no spam.