Introduction

The limited entry Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Family Psychology is designed for students who wish to become registered child and family psychologists with Te Poari Kaimātai Hinengaro o Aotearoa | New Zealand Psychologists Board.

It involves a programme of academic study and professional development, which consists of practicums and internships. The Child and Family Psychology programme is based within the renowned Te Kura Mātai Hauora | School of Health Sciences at UC, and students can get applied experience in the Pukemanu Centre which offers free counselling for families in the Ōtautahi Christchurch region.

See also the Postgraduate Diploma in Organisational Psychology and the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology for other opportunities at UC to become a registered psychologist.

Entry requirements

Those wanting to enrol in the Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Family Psychology must have either: * a bachelor's degree in Psychology, or

• any bachelor's degree, plus a Graduate Diploma in Arts or a Graduate Diploma in Science in Psychology.

You also need to have previously completed either a Postgraduate Diploma in Science or Part I of the Master of Science in Child and Family Psychology (or equivalent).

You must also either be currently enrolled in, or have completed, a 120-point thesis in Child and Family Psychology as part of a Master of Arts or a Master of Science, or a PhD in equivalent study approved by Amo Matua, Te Kaupeka Oranga | Executive Dean of Health.

One or more courses in this degree may also require vaccinations. Check each course page for more details.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Family Psychology or use the admission requirements checker.

How to apply

The Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Family Psychology has a specialised application process. Please see the Application and Selection information page to find out more and how to apply.

See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.