Select the second major
Your second major can be from anywhere at AUT; it doesn’t have to be from .
Your minorThis subject can be from anywhere at AUT; it doesn’t have to be from .
Your minorThis subject can be from anywhere at AUT; it doesn’t have to be from . You can choose a different subject for each elective.
Your second major can be from anywhere at AUT; it doesn’t have to be from .
Use our degree builder to better understand what your studies at AUT could look like. Choose from different options and see how you can tailor your studies to your interests.
The Psychology major is bigger than the other majors in the Bachelor of Arts and makes up half of your degree (180 points). To complete your degree in three years full-time, you could combine this major with one minor or with elective courses worth 60 points (usually four courses).
Try another major in the Bachelor of Arts
Choosing a major and a minor is a good choice if you’re particularly passionate about psychology, but also have an interest in another area you want to learn more about throughout your studies.
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| Semester 1 | Core CourseAcademic Communication | Core CourseCulture & Society: Partnerships and Reduced Inequalities | Major | Major | Major | Major | ||
| Core CourseCulture & Society: Peace and Justice, Climate Action and Economic World | Core CourseCulture & Society: Sustainability, Health and Wellbeing | Major | Minor | Major | Minor | |||
| Semester 2 | Core CourseCulture & Society: Quality Education, Gender Equality and Reduced Poverty | Core CourseKnowledge and Inquiry | Major | Major | Major | Minor | ||
| Major | Major | Major | Minor | Work Integrated Learning Read more about work integrated learning at AUT | ||||
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| Core CourseAcademic Communication | Core CourseCulture & Society: Partnerships and Reduced Inequalities | Core CourseCulture & Society: Peace and Justice, Climate Action and Economic World | Core CourseCulture & Society: Sustainability, Health and Wellbeing |
| Core CourseCulture & Society: Peace and Justice, Climate Action and Economic World | Core CourseCulture & Society: Sustainability, Health and Wellbeing | ||
| Semester 2 | |||
| Core CourseCulture & Society: Quality Education, Gender Equality and Reduced Poverty | Core CourseKnowledge and Inquiry | Major | Major |
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| Major | Major | Major | Minor |
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| Major | Major | Major | Minor |
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| Year 3 | |||
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| Major | Major | Major | Minor |
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| Semester 2 | |||
| Major | Minor | Work Integrated Learning Read more about work integrated learning at AUT | |
| Work Integrated Learning Read more about work integrated learning at AUT | |||
The chart above is for guidance only. It’s designed to give you an idea of how you can complement your degree with other subjects you’re interested in. It doesn't enrol you in any courses. You may not necessarily study your chosen subjects in the order outlined above. You will see the courses you study each semester after you’ve accepted your offer of place to study at AUT, and start enrolling in courses and classes.
If you want to combine a Psychology major with two minors, another major, or with a minor and elective courses, your studies will take you a little longer and you'll need to complete a total of 420 points.
Subjects and courses offered each year may vary, and it’s a good idea to talk to your faculty about your chosen study path.
Choose one of:
For this core course you could study one of:
Choose one of:
And choose one natural sciences course
And one mathematical and computer sciences course
*Only available to students in the Analytics and Mathematical Modelling and Computation majors
And one course from either the natural sciences or mathematical and computer science courses above.
Complete the following course:
And one of:
In Year 3, you complete a project in an area related to your major. This project gives you an important competitive edge for your career, and is good preparation for postgraduate study.
Courses you complete for this project:
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If you like what you see in this plan, don’t forget to apply to study at AUT or, if you’re already an AUT student, enrol in your courses and classes