Overview
Psychology at University of Otago examines the behavioural, perceptual, mental and emotional processes taking place in our brains. Psychologists also address applied topics as diverse as transport safety, eye-witness testimony, industrial relations, intellectual disabilities, hyperactivity in children, and other clinical issues.
You will learn
- How the brain stores memories and processes information.
- How our abilities change from childhood to old age.
- How emotions affect our reasoning.
- How prejudice and stereotypes arise.
- How parents’ behaviour influences their children’s development.
- What underlies disorders such as schizophrenia and dementia.
- Why drugs, head injuries and hormones influence behaviour.
Programme Structure
Research
- Biopsychology – how do sleep, hormone levels, and drugs affect our behaviour?
- Perception – what do our senses tell our brains?
- Neuropsychology – how do our brains work?
- Learning – how do our experiences influence our behaviour?
- Development – why do our abilities and behaviours change with age?
- Social psychology – how do people affect one another?
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Psychology View 7 other PhDs in Psychology in New ZealandAcademic 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
- a Bachelor’s degree with first or upper second class Honours (with an average grade in Honours papers at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago) or equivalent (including a research component with an average grade at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago); or
- a Master’s degree (with an average grade at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago) (including an appropriate research component worth at least a quarter of a year's workload (0.25 EFTS), with a grade at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago); or
- appropriate research experience; and
- for candidates including a nominated creative component for assessment, demonstrated advanced training or experience in a relevant creative practice.
Tuition Fee
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International
7240 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7240 USD per year during 36 months. -
National
7240 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7240 USD per year during 36 months.
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