University of Otago Masters Degrees in Psychology

A career in clinical psychology has become a major professional choice for many psychology graduates. Read more

The Master of Arts (MA(Thesis)) prepares candidates for employment in education, regional and national government agencies, the private sector, and industry. Read more

Psychology is the science of behaviour and how behaviour is represented in the brain. Academic staff in the Department of Psychology study the way humans and other animals interact with the world and each other. Read more

The Master of Science (MSc) is a two-year degree which encompasses both coursework and research. The first year involves mainly coursework and preliminary research preparation. Read more

Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and the networks of neurons that transmit signals around the body. Read more

The Master of General Practice (MGP) degree is a one year full-time equivalent qualification that can be completed as a thesis. Students enter the MGP after completing the  Postgraduate Diploma in General Practice  (PGDipGP). Read more

This subject is for students with a social science background (or a related discipline) who want to develop their skills by conducting a piece of research concerning issues relating to children, young people and their families. Read more

Gender is a complex element of social and cultural existence with far-reaching implications for the course of our lives. Read more