Doctor of Philosophy - Psychology

Victoria University of Wellington

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree involves original and sustained research, mentored by an academic supervisor. It’s an opportunity to make new discoveries, address some of the big issues of our time, challenge yourself, and develop a mix of transferable and specialised skills. Take your understanding of human behaviour to the next level with postgraduate study at the School of Psychology. Tailor your studies to suit your interests and career goals-choose from a wide range of courses in Psychology covering cognitive, behavioral, social, developmental, cross-cultural, clinical, forensic, personality, and neuroscientific topics and approaches. Study in world-class facilities including specialised psychology laboratories and learn from lecturers with international reputations as leaders in the field. Develop your skills in critical thinking, analysis, statistics and communication while expanding your knowledge of-and contributing to-the science behind human behaviour. Postgraduate Psychology students can study general Psychology or choose to specialise in Forensic Psychology, Cross-cultural Psychology or Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience.