Diploma in Arts in Psychology

University of Canterbury

If you are wanting to study Arts subjects at university, the one-year Diploma in Arts (DipArts) is a great option without having to complete a full three-year bachelor's degree. It also allows you to take Arts courses of interest to add onto your studies in other areas. Study Involve: Choose from a wide range of Arts subjects and courses at any level. Complete a compulsory course on foundational arts skills of academic writing, analysing evidence, or bicultural identity. This Diploma can be studied full-time in 1 year, or part-time for up to 6 years. Can be used as a pathway to the Bachelor of Arts with the ability to transfer your completed courses to that degree. Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and associated biological, cognitive, and social processes in humans and other animals. Studying Psychology will explore how the brain works, and looks into theories to gain an understanding of behaviour in individuals and groups. Study Involve: Explore a range of psychopathologies such as anxiety, depression, and addiction with leading experts and researchers. Practical lab work where you will be able to perform physical assessments. UC has a Psychology Clinic where you can receive training, and has working relationships with Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury, and Ara Poutama Aotearoa, Department of Corrections, offering opportunities for research and clinical internships. Psychology can be studied in many bachelor’s degrees, can be customised to your specific preferences, and complement your other studies. Excellent opportunities to undertake work in experimental psychology, with internationally recognised postgraduate applied programmes in Industrial and Organisational Psychology, Child and Family Psychology, and Clinical Psychology (leading to professional registration as a psychologist).

Faculty of Arts