Postgraduate Diploma in Educational and Developmental Psychology

Duration

1 year

- stated in the official page's structured data, read 2026-08-16

Entry requirements

• All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University. Massey University entry requirements This is a selected entry qualification. This means there are extra requirements you must meet. To enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Educational and Developmental Psychology (the internship) you will: have a B+ average or above over a completed Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology or over a Postgraduate Certificate in Educational and Developmental Psychology (or equivalent), and have passed at least 60 credits of approved psychology courses including at least 45 credits at 200-level or higher, and have passed at least 45 credits of approved education courses including at least 30 credits at 200-level or higher, and have completed at least 1 year of full-time or equivalent part-time professional, learning or community learning experience in a relevant field, and meet all requirements as set by the New Zealand Psychologists Board for registration as an Intern Educational Psychologist, and meet the requirements as set by the New Zealand Psychologists Board, in terms of good character and fitness to be registered have access to a suitable psychology practice context and professional supervision for the duration of the qualification. You will need to provide the following documents: copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University a copy of your current curriculum vitae (including education and employment for at least the last 5 years) personal statement/cover letter a completed New Zealand Police Request and Consent form, along with 2 pieces of verified identification (1 of which must be photographic) a copy of a police report from every country you have lived in for more than 12 months in the last 10 years – please do not supply originals contact details of 2 referees. English language requirements To study this qualification you must meet Massey's English language competency requirements. Important dates Zoom information session We will explain the internship and selection process during a Zoom information session. Massey staff and a Ministry of Education representative will also answer questions. Thursday 23 July 2026: 12:30-1:30pm https://massey.zoom.us/j/86923328723 Application closing date Applications for study in 2027 close on 17 August 2026. Selection interviews Selection interviews for 2027 will be held via Zoom: 7-9 September 2026.