Massey University

Course Details

Bachelor of Arts (Educational Psychology)

Course Description

With a Massey BA (Educational Psychology), you will become involved with the understanding and promotion of learning and development. What is it like? With Massey’s BA (Educational Psychology) you will explore lifelong ako/learning and teaching through an understanding of cultural, cognitive, social, behavioural and emotional aspects of learners and teachers. At Massey, educational psychology is: The application of Western and Māori psychological knowledge in education and human development A science that seeks to understand, and an art that seeks to apply those understandings in the real world, to help learners realise their potential. You will learn about the complex relationships between learners and their environment. You can choose from a wide range of papers that reflects the diversity of psychology and education.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
3year

Career outcomes

Education and special education Youth support and mentoring Youth justice support Community organisations with an education and/or community support focus Psychology (as a psychologist with additional postgraduate study).




Bachelor of Arts (Educational Psychology) Massey University