Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Family Psychology
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Overview
Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Family Psychology
Introduction
The limited entry Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Family Psychology is designed for students who wish to become registered child and family psychologists with Te Poari Kaimātai Hinengaro o Aotearoa | New Zealand Psychologists Board.
It involves a programme of academic study and professional development, which consists of practicums and internships. The Child and Family Psychology programme is based within the renowned Te Kura Mātai Hauora | School of Health Sciences at UC, and students can get applied experience in the Pukemanu Centre which offers free counselling for families in the Ōtautahi Christchurch region.
See also the Postgraduate Diploma in Organisational Psychology and the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology for other opportunities at UC to become a registered psychologist.
Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Family Psychology
Entry requirements
Those wanting to enrol in the Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Family Psychology must have either:
- a bachelor's degree in Psychology, or
- any bachelor's degree, plus a Graduate Diploma in Arts or a Graduate Diploma in Science in Psychology.
You also need to have previously completed either a Postgraduate Diploma in Science or Part I of the Master of Science in Child and Family Psychology (or equivalent).
You must also either be currently enrolled in, or have completed, a 120-point thesis in Child and Family Psychology as part of a Master of Arts or a Master of Science, or a PhD in equivalent study approved by Amo Matua, Te Kaupeka Oranga | Executive Dean of Health.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Family Psychology or use the admission requirements checker.
Vaccines required
The government has announced new vaccination requirements for the health and education sectors. This qualification requires students to undertake placements in the community, including in schools/kura, early childhood centres, or health/medical facilities.
For this qualification, you will be required to be vaccinated in line with the NZ Government regulations, and supply evidence of your vaccination status.
How to apply
The Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Family Psychology has a specialised application process. Please see the Application and Selection information page to find out more and how to apply.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Family Psychology
How do I plan my diploma?
The Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Family Psychology is made up of 270 points, and involves a programme of academic study, clinical placements, and a final Internship Year.
You will normally complete the Diploma within 3 years full-time, with 1 year made up of practical work. You are also able to complete the PGDipChFamPsyc part-time within 5 years.
The Diploma will be awarded after you have also completed your subsequent study in either a Master of Arts, Master of Science, or PhD.
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Family Psychology.
Domestic
2024 tuition fee estimate: $9,525 per 120 points
2025 tuition fee estimate: $10,097 per 120 points
International
2024 tuition fee estimate: $94,950 per 270 points ($42,200 per 120 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $98,550 per 270 points ($43,800 per 120 points)
Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Family Psychology
Subjects and courses
The Diploma is made up of the following courses:
Year 1
- CFPY611 Theory and Practice in Child and Family Psychology
- CFPY612 Year 1 Practicum and Skills Training
Year 2
- CFPY621 Professional Practice in Child and Family Psychology
- CFPY622 Year 2 Practicum and Skills Training
If studying full-time, your final Internship Year is made up of the following:
- CFPY631 Advanced Professional Practice in Child and Family Psychology: Part A
- CFPY632 Advanced Professional Practice in Child and Family Psychology: Part B
- CFPY633 Supervised Internship - Full-time
If studying part-time, your Internship year is split across the remaining years with the following:
- CFPY631 Advanced Professional Practice in Child and Family Psychology: Part A
- CFPY634 Supervised Internship - Part-time, Part A
- CFPY632 Advanced Professional Practice in Child and Family Psychology: Part B
- CFPY635 Supervised Internship - Part-time, Part B
Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Family Psychology
Career opportunities
Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.
Useful information:
- Read what other UC postgraduate students have gone on to achieve in their studies and careers in our student stories.
- Te Rōpū Rapuara | UC Careers can help you to achieve the career you want, connect with employers, or find a job.
- For research into career destinations by qualification, visit Te Pōkai Tara | Universities New Zealand website.
- Find out more about what can you do with a degree from UC.
- Come along to an upcoming information event for prospective postgraduate students.
