The regulations for this postgraduate diploma are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

1 In order to be admitted to this postgraduate diploma, an applicant must have:

a completed the requirements for the 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

b completed the requirements for a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology.

2 Equivalence in Regulation 1 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

3 Applicants will be required to consent to a disclosure of criminal convictions and safety checks required to ensure that they meet the requirements for both the Children’s Act 2014 and the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003.

4 Applicants will be required to demonstrate in accordance with approved selection criteria determined by the Faculty of Science the qualities necessary for a person seeking a qualification as a Clinical Psychologist. This will normally require an interview, submission of academic transcripts and appropriate letters of reference.

Note: This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Science.

5 A student admitted to this postgraduate diploma must follow a programme of a total value of 240 points over a period of three years.

6 a A student enrolled for this postgraduate diploma must complete the requirements as listed in the Postgraduate Diploma of Clinical Psychology Schedule.

b A student enrolled for this postgraduate diploma has to carry out satisfactorily such practical or clinical work as the Academic Head may require.

c A student has to pass both the written work and the practical or clinical work in order to pass each course in the programme. A student who passes the practical or clinical work in PSYCH 773, but fails the final examination may, at the discretion of the Academic Head, be required to pass a special examination in order to meet the requirements of the programme. A student who fails any course of the programme may, at the discretion of the Dean following a recommendation from the Academic Head, be declined permission to enrol again in that year of the programme or in the programme as a whole.

7 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

8 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

9 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2026.