Overview
Study towards New Zealand's only postgraduate programme in PhD in Forensic Psychology offered at Victoria University of Wellington.
Key facts
- Our programme will help you develop a sound understanding of offending behaviour and its effects on victims.
- It will also give you the skills you need to produce and apply psychological theory and evidence to a variety of legal and criminal justice issues.
Programme Structure
Courses include
- Join leaders in forensic psychology—the School of Psychology was ranked in the world's top 100 in the 2022 QS World University Rankings by subject.
- You'll get active peer and staff support through the vibrant forensic postgraduate community.
- Research placements give you the chance to work on a range of topics with different staff before choosing the focus of your thesis.
- Thesis students get a workspace in one of the shared forensic offices, and staff and students meet at a monthly forensic group session.
- This all serves to promote collaboration and provide support throughout your studies.
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
TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
PTE Academic - 58
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90.
IELTS - 6.5
The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
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
International fee: TBC
Living Costs
Wellington, New Zealand
811-1,866 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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