Psychology Specialisation - Master of Arts
Further your knowledge and research expertise in the field of psychology with the Psychology specialisation in the Master of Arts.
You gain a thorough understanding of contemporary issues in social and developmental psychology, and research an area of your interest. You hone your understanding of psychology and critical thinking skills, develop and apply research and analytical skills, and practise communicating research findings to academic and non-academic audiences.
The Master of Arts in Psychology can also serve as a pathway to further study at doctoral level.
If you're interested in becoming a registered psychologist, you should consider the Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) or Master of Health Science in Psychology. The Master of Arts in Psychology doesn't lead to registration as a counselling psychologist.
This is part of the Master of Arts.
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You complete the Master of Arts in Psychology with courses and a 120-point research thesis.
Complete the following courses
- PSYC880 Advanced Theory in Social and Developmental Psychology
- PSYC881 Contemporary Issues in Social Psychology
- PSYC882 Contemporary Issues in Developmental Psychology
- PSYC883 Readings in Psychology
- PSYC884 Selected Topics in Psychology
And complete one of
And complete a thesis
- Career and employment counselling
- Community development
- Management
- Marketing and communications
- Politics
- Public health promotion
- Public relations
- Teaching and training
If you're interested in becoming a registered psychologist, you should consider the Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) or Master of Health Science in Psychology. The Master of Arts in Psychology doesn't lead to registration as a counselling psychologist.
Other postgraduate psychology programmes
If you want to become a counselling psychologist
- Covers contemporary issues in social and developmental psychology
- Research a topic of your interest
- Staff who are globally known as experts in this field
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.