Overview

With Massey University’s BA Arts - Educational Psychology you will explore lifelong learning and teaching through an understanding of cultural, cognitive, social, behavioural and emotional aspects of ako and development.

At Massey, educational psychology is:

the application of Western and Māori psychological knowledge in education and human development
a science and an art that seeks to understand
an art that seeks to apply those understandings in the real world, to help learners realise their potential

You will learn about the complex relationships between learners and their environment. You can choose from a wide range of courses that reflect the diversity of psychology and education.

Career

You could find yourself working in:

education supporting inclusive practices
youth support and mentoring
youth justice support
community organisations with an education and/or community support focus
psychology (as a psychologist with additional postgraduate study).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychology as a Natural Science

Educational Psychology

Positive Behaviour for Learning

Learning and Motivation

Social Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-19 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-05 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

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Applications will be considered after these dates if spaces are available.

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Palmerston North, New Zealand

Disciplines

Educational Psychology Art Therapy

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Birth certificate
Current passport
Residency visa
Citizenship certificate

English language proficiency documents
To be admitted to an undergraduate qualification, you will need a minimum level of academic achievement from school, or another university or tertiary institution. The specific level depends on which country or region of the world you are from.

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

42300 NZD / year

≈ 42300 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

8420 NZD / year

≈ 8420 NZD / year

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Scholarships Information

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