Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology – PGDipClinPsych

1 In order to be admitted to this postgraduate diploma, an applicant must have:

a (i) completed the requirements for the Master of Arts or Master of Science from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, and a specialisation in Psychology, or have equivalent prior study

or

(ii) completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours) from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, and a specialisation in Psychology, or have equivalent prior study

or

(iii) completed the requirements for a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology

and

b (i) passed PSYCH 708, 718, 723 with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or the equivalent courses

and

(ii) demonstrated in accordance with approved selection criteria determined by the Faculty of Science the qualities necessary for a person seeking a qualification as a Clinical Psychologist. This will normally require an interview, submission of academic transcripts and appropriate letters of reference.

2 Equivalence in Regulation 1 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

3 a Candidates must continue to meet the requirements of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (2003) for professional and ethical behaviour.

b Students are subject to the Faculty of Science Fitness to Practise Policy and Procedures for the duration of this programme.

Note: This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Science.

4 a A student enrolled for this postgraduate diploma who has completed the requirement for a Masters Degree in Psychology which included a thesis, or a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Psychology, must follow a programme of the equivalent of four consecutive full-time semesters and pass courses with a total value of 240 points.

b Any other student enrolled for this postgraduate diploma must follow a programme of the equivalent of six consecutive full-time semesters and pass courses with a total value of 360 points.

5 a A student who has completed the requirements for a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology or a Masters Degree in Psychology which included a thesis must follow a programme of 240 points as listed in Option 1 in the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology Schedule.

b Any other student enrolled for this postgraduate diploma must follow a programme of 360 points as listed in Option 2 in the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology Schedule.

c A student who has not previously passed, or been credited with a pass, in PSYCH 718 and 723, or PSYCH 709 and 747 will be required to take PSYCH 718 and 723 or their equivalents before taking Part III.

d A student enrolled for this postgraduate diploma has to carry out satisfactorily such practical or clinical work as the Academic Head may require.

e A student has to pass both the written work and the practical or clinical work in order to pass each Part of the programme. However, a student who passes the practical or clinical work of Part III but fails the final examination may, at the discretion of the Academic Head, be required to pass a special examination in order to meet the requirements of the programme. A student who fails any year of the programme may, at the discretion of the Dean following a recommendation from the Academic Head, be declined permission to enrol again in that year of the programme or in the programme as a whole.

6 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

7 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

8 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.