Studying Psychology for Common Good at UC introduces you to the psychology behind the environmental, social, and cultural behaviours that influence us as a collective. Learn more.
Be introduced to the psychology behind environmental, social, and cultural behaviours that influence us as a collective, and learn how to change them.
Your study will explore a range of behaviours including interactions through social media platforms, stress, psychopathology, relationships; through an Aotearoa lens and wider worldviews.
Complete the compulsory courses for the Bachelor of Psychological Science, along with the following minor courses:
200-level
300-level
Your knowledge of physical and mental health trends across large groups and communities will make you especially useful in roles that work towards creating awareness through research and programmes at personal and higher levels - including global efforts for change.
Career pathways could include:
Find out more about what you can do with a degree from UC.
Social workers help people to overcome personal and institutional barriers to wellbeing and achieve their full potential.
Social workers help people to overcome personal and institutional barriers to wellbeing and achieve their full potential.
