It is located in the center of the energetic capital city of New Zealand. Victoria University of Wellington is a shining example of academic achievement, creativity, and cultural variety. This century-old institution prioritizes critical thinking, creativity, and global citizenship while adapting to changing societal needs. Victoria University excels in conducting top-notch research, delivering excellent instruction, and engaging with its community. This provides a vibrant learning atmosphere where students can investigate, challenge, and progress knowledge in various fields. Students pursuing humanities, sciences, engineering, law, or arts degrees will thrive in an increasingly interconnected and complex world.
The Social and Behavioral Sciences department at Victoria University of Wellington offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs that give students a thorough grasp of society, culture, and human behavior. Undergraduate students travel across various disciplines, such as criminology, psychology, geology, and Sociology and social policy, on a transformative educational path. Students get vital insights into the intricacies of social phenomena, ranging from the dynamics of human interactions to the systems of power and injustice that create our world, through captivating lectures, seminars, and practical fieldwork.Â
Victoria University of Wellington provides specialized postgraduate programs that enable students to expand their knowledge and proficiency in particular social and behavioral science fields. Graduate students in social work, criminology, psychology, or sociology engage with leading academics and professionals in innovative practice and research. Students study specialized subjects, conduct original research, and acquire practical skills through advanced courses, research projects, and professional placements. These experiences equip them for academia, government, helpful organizations, and the business sector leadership roles.
List of Social & Behavioural Science Programs
Undergraduate Programs
Campus | Course Name | Specialization | Discipline | Degree Level | Duration Years | Intake Month | Fee Per Year | |
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Kelburn | Bachelor of Science in Development Studies | Development Studies | Social & Behavioural Science | bachelors | 3 | July, | 36400 | |
Kelburn | Bachelor of Science in Psychology | Psychology | Social & Behavioural Science | bachelors | 3 | July, | 36400 | |
Kelburn | Bachelor of Science in Science Communication | Science Communication | Social & Behavioural Science | bachelors | 3 | July, | 36400 | |
Kelburn | Bachelor of Arts in Criminology | Criminology | Social & Behavioural Science | bachelors | 3 | July, | 31800 | |
Kelburn | Bachelor of Arts in Economics | Economics | Social & Behavioural Science | bachelors | 3 | July, | 31800 | |
Kelburn | Bachelor of Arts in International Relations | International Relations | Social & Behavioural Science | bachelors | 3 | July, | 31800 | |
Kelburn | Bachelor of Arts in Psychology | Psychology | Social & Behavioural Science | bachelors | 3 | July, | 31800 | |
Kelburn | Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy | Public Policy | Social & Behavioural Science | bachelors | 3 | July, | 31800 | |
Kelburn | Bachelor of Arts in Sociology | Sociology | Social & Behavioural Science | bachelors | 3 | July, | 31800 | |
Postgraduate Programs
Campus | Course Name | Specialization | Discipline | Degree Level | Duration Years | Intake Month | Fee Per Year | |
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Kelburn | Master of International Relations By Research | International Relations | Social & Behavioural Science | masters | 1 | March,July,November, | 52150 | |
Pipitea | Master of International Relations By Research | International Relations | Social & Behavioural Science | masters | 1 | March,July,November, | 52150 | |
Te Aro | Master of International Relations By Research | International Relations | Social & Behavioural Science | masters | 1 | March,July,November, | 52150 | |
Kelburn | Master of Development Studies By Research | Development Studies | Social & Behavioural Science | masters | 1 | March,July,November, | 63050 | |
Te Aro | Master of Development Studies By Research | Development Studies | Social & Behavioural Science | masters | 1 | March,July,November, | 63050 | |
Pipitea | Master of Development Studies By Research | Development Studies | Social & Behavioural Science | masters | 1 | March,July,November, | 63050 | |
Kelburn | Master of Science in Society | Society | Social & Behavioural Science | masters | 1 | March,July,November, | 63050 | |
Te Aro | Master of Science in Society | Society | Social & Behavioural Science | masters | 1 | March,July,November, | 63050 | |
Pipitea | Master of Science in Society | Society | Social & Behavioural Science | masters | 1 | March,July,November, | 63050 | |
Kelburn | Master of Arts in Criminology By Research | Criminology | Social & Behavioural Science | masters | 1 | March,July,November, | 34750 | |
Kelburn | Master of Arts in Public Policy By Research | Public Policy | Social & Behavioural Science | masters | 1 | March,July,November, | 34750 | |
Kelburn | Master of Arts in Social Policy By Research | Social Policy | Social & Behavioural Science | masters | 1 | March,July,November, | 34750 | |
Kelburn | Master of Arts in Sociology By Research | Sociology | Social & Behavioural Science | masters | 1 | March,July,November, | 34750 | |
Pipitea | Master of Arts in Criminology By Research | Criminology | Social & Behavioural Science | masters | 1 | March,July,November, | 34750 | |
Pipitea | Master of Arts in Cultural Anthropology By Research | Cultural Anthropology | Social & Behavioural Science | masters | 1 | March,July,November, | 34750 | |
Pipitea | Master of Arts in Public Policy By Research | Public Policy | Social & Behavioural Science | masters | 1 | March,July,November, | 34750 | |
Pipitea | Master of Arts in Social Policy By Research | Social Policy | Social & Behavioural Science | masters | 1 | March,July,November, | 34750 | |
Pipitea | Master of Arts in Sociology By Research | Sociology | Social & Behavioural Science | masters | 1 | March,July,November, | 34750 | |
Te Aro | Master of Arts in Criminology By Research | Criminology | Social & Behavioural Science | masters | 1 | March,July,November, | 34750 | |
Te Aro | Master of Arts in Geography By Research | Geography | Social & Behavioural Science | masters | 1 | March,July,November, | 34750 | |
Te Aro | Master of Arts in Public Policy By Research | Public Policy | Social & Behavioural Science | masters | 1 | March,July,November, | 34750 | |
Te Aro | Master of Arts in Social Policy By Research | Social Policy | Social & Behavioural Science | masters | 1 | March,July,November, | 34750 | |
Te Aro | Master of Arts in Sociology By Research | Sociology | Social & Behavioural Science | masters | 1 | March,July,November, | 34750 | |
Kelburn | Master of Science in Cross-Cultural Psychology | Cross-Cultural Psychology | Social & Behavioural Science | masters | 1.5 | July, | 28033 | |
Kelburn | Master of Science in Forensic Psychology | Forensic Psychology | Social & Behavioural Science | masters | 1.5 | July, | 28033 | |
Kelburn | Master of Science in Geology | Geology | Social & Behavioural Science | masters | 1.5 | July, | 28033 | |
Kelburn | Master of Science in Geophysics | Geophysics | Social & Behavioural Science | masters | 1.5 | July, | 28033 | |
Kelburn | Master of Science in Psychology | Psychology | Social & Behavioural Science | masters | 1.5 | July, | 28033 | |
Kelburn | Master of Science in Science in Society | Society | Social & Behavioural Science | masters | 1.5 | July, | 28033 | |
Pipitea | Master of Public Policy | Public Policy | Social & Behavioural Science | masters | 1.5 | July, | 35533 | |