Please note: we will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.

See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.

Please note: we will consider late applications if places are still available.

This is a limited entry programme: there is a limit on the number of enrolments due to staff or space capacity. For more information, please see the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 in the University Calendar and the related Programme and Course Limitations and selection criteria.

University of Auckland qualification

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

5.0 - Grade Point Average Master of Arts or Master of Science specialising in Psychology or completed the requirements for a PhD in Psychology

Calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA)

Entry into the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology (PGDipClinPsych) is restricted to New Zealand and Australian citizens or permanent residents.

You must have completed a Master of Arts or Master of Science from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, and a specialisation in Psychology, or have equivalent prior study or completed the requirements for a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology.

Applicants must submit a timely and complete application including names of confidential referees, and be available to attend in person the selection interview process at the location and time specified by the School if selected for interview.

Applications are accepted in two entry categories: General Admission, and targeted admission for Māori and Pacific students. Selection is based on relevant work experience, prior academic performance, equity considerations and personal qualities suitable for the practice of clinical psychology. For targeted admission only, selection is also based on membership of and engagement with the targeted community. 

Criteria will be assessed using a combination of written application, referee reports, and performance in an interview process for shortlisted applicants.

If you do not meet the above entry requirements, but have other relevant experience and think you would be successful in postgraduate study, please contact us to discuss alternative pathways into our programmes. 

You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.

If you are an international applicant whose first language is not English, you must provide evidence of your English proficiency.

6.5 - IELTS Academic score required

No bands less than - 6.0

See alternative English language requirements

For more information about the requirements and English proficiency tests, please see Postgraduate English language requirements.

Tertiary qualification from another institution

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

5.0 - Grade Point Equivalent Master of Arts or Master of Science specialising in Psychology or completed the requirements for a PhD in Psychology

Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent (GPE)