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Specialise in Psychology for your Graduate Diploma in Arts at Massey

A Massey Graduate Diploma in Arts (Psychology) is a bridging tool for graduates in other subjects to get the equivalent of a major in psychology.

Get a broad understanding of psychology

You鈥檒l explore the thoughts, feelings and actions of individuals and groups in a social and cultural context. Psychology will help you make sense of the human impact on the world. You鈥檒l learn about the natural, social and biological sides of psychology. You鈥檒l also gain skills in research methods and applications of psychology.

You鈥檒l ask questions such as:

how do people perceive, learn, think, develop, behave and relate to each other?

how does the structure of the brain affect behaviour?

what makes people different from each other?

how does being in groups affect people鈥檚 behaviours; how do social groups affect what we do?

how do factors like culture, gender, poverty and mental illness affect the way we think and behave?

A graduate diploma in psychology will equip you with valuable transferable skills. This includes research, analysis, communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.

Internationally recognised and market-leading in New Zealand

Massey graduates more researchers and clinical psychologists than any other university in New Zealand. We鈥檙e connected to a wide range of community and statutory organisations. We produce unique and applied psychology research and training that鈥檚 recognised nationally and internationally. This expertise enhances the reputation of your degree and ensures your knowledge is relevant to today鈥檚 society.

Further study

Once you have completed your Graduate Diploma in Arts (Psychology) you can then apply for postgraduate studies in psychology if you wish.

A Graduate Diploma in Arts in Psychology is a good fit if you:

are interested in the psychology of why people do the things they do

want a career where you can make a difference

want to understand what is going on in the wider world.