The BA (Educational Psychology) focuses on understanding how people learn, develop, and behave in educational settings.

You will explore:

• Learning processes
• Human development
• Behaviour and motivation
• Social and cultural influences on education

 

Why Study Educational Psychology at Massey?

• Understand how learning works in real life
• Learn how to support:
  • Children
  • Youth
  • Diverse learners
• Study both:
  • Western psychology
  • M?ori and cultural perspectives
• Develop transferable skills:
  • Research
  • Communication
  • Problem-solving

 

Programme Structure (Educational Psychology)

Core Courses

• Psychology as a Natural Science
• Educational Psychology
• Human Development
• Assessment and Learning

Additional Psychology Courses

Choose from:

• Social Psychology
• Brain and Behaviour
• Psychological Research Methods
• Assessment of Individual Differences

Education Courses

• Inclusive education
• Learning support strategies
• Consultation and collaboration

Advanced Requirements

• At least 5 courses at 300-level
• Includes major-specific advanced study

 

Key Topics Covered

• Learning and motivation
• Cognitive and behavioural development
• Inclusive education
• Cultural influences on learning
• Educational assessment

 

Disciplines / Specialisations

• Educational Psychology (major)

Students can combine with:

• Psychology
• Sociology
• Education
• Communication

 

Pathway After Completion

Graduates can progress to:

• Postgraduate Diploma in Arts
• Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology
• Teaching qualifications

 

Highlights

• Combines psychology + education
• Strong real-world application
• Flexible (online + campus)
• Cultural perspectives (including M?ori learning concepts)
• Pathway to advanced study

 

Career Outcomes

Graduates can work in:

Education & Support:

• Learning Support Assistant
• Education Advisor
• Youth Mentor

Community & Social Services:

• NGO roles
• Youth justice support
• Community development

With further study:

• Educational Psychologist
• Researcher

 

Latest Updates / Special Notes

• Strong integration of:
  • Cultural (M?ori) perspectives
• Focus on:
  • Inclusive education
  • Learning diversity
• Continued expansion of online delivery

 

Special Requirements

• Must complete:
  • 300-level advanced courses
• Must meet progression requirements for postgraduate study