Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 36 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: You can apply for and start this programme anytime. Apply by 1 March, 1 July or 1 November, and start studying once you have a final Offer of Place.
Overview
Gain an understanding of how culture affects the way people think and behave. Explore cultural variation in psychological processes and examine the role of culture in shaping human behaviour.
Key facts
- Develop the skills you need to critically assess and engage in cultural and cross-cultural research and learn the importance of understanding human behaviour from both culture-specific and culture-general perspectives.
- Learn to become a skilful researcher or to work with culturally diverse communities either in New Zealand or internationally.
- Be part of the only postgraduate programme in PhD in Cross-cultural Psychology from Victoria University of Wellington, in Australasia, and one of only two available in English in the world.
Programme Structure
Courses include
- effects of culture on human behaviour and experience
- acculturation processes
- cultural identity and intergroup processes
- perceptions of immigrants
- how social systems evolve over time
- multicultural work groups
- cross-cultural studies of trust and social exchange
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 90
PTE Academic: 58
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
Research degree such as Honours or Master's by thesis from a New Zealand university with an average grade of B+ or higher, an approved international equivalent, or other approved evidence of adequate training and ability. You may also be required to demonstrate your proficiency in English.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Additional Details: International fee: TBC
Living costs
Wellington, New Zealand: 826-1,900 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
