Study abroad
🇳🇿 New Zealand Psychology & Behavioural Sciences
The scientific study of mind and behaviour, and how that knowledge is applied in health, education, work and society.
Psychology and the behavioural sciences study how people think, feel, learn and act, and why they differ. The subject includes core areas such as Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology and Neuropsychology, and applied fields such as Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Health Psychology and Organisational Psychology.
Students learn research methods and statistics early, because psychology is an empirical science. Experiments, surveys, interviews and data analysis are used to test ideas about memory, perception, relationships, mental health and decision-making, and ethics runs through both research and practice.
The subject suits students who are interested in people and comfortable with scientific methods and numbers. Becoming a practising psychologist usually requires postgraduate training and professional registration that differ by country, so it is worth checking whether a programme is accredited by the relevant professional body where you plan to work.
Many applied roles require postgraduate training and registration. Career pathways can include:
Pathways depend on the specialization, qualification, country and experience. No particular outcome is implied.
Tambaram, Chennai · +1 more office
Sample listingEducation Consultant
Study destinations: 🇳🇿 New Zealand · 🇨🇦 Canada
Services: University Admissions · Visa · Test Preparation · Pre-Departure
7 partnered universities (sample data) · Bachelor's, Master's, Foundation
Sample consultant used to test the directory: supports applications to New Zealand and Canada.
View Consultant Website Demo True North Advisors (opens in a new tab)
Listings are not rankings or endorsements. Check services and fees directly with each consultant.
Free counselling
Explore your study-abroad options with guidance.