Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Family Psychology

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.

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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.

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

Useful information:

• Read what other UC postgraduate students have gone on to achieve in their studies and careers in our student and graduate profiles.
• 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 you can do with a degree from UC.
• Come along to an upcoming information event for prospective postgraduate students.