- Duration
- Full-time: 2 years
- Next start date
- 2026 Semester One – 2 March
- 2027 Semester One – 1 March
- Available locations
- City
- Points
- 240
- Programme type
- Postgraduate
- Research options available
Programme overview
Graduates of the MBehAnalysis will be professional, ethical, competent and safe behaviour analysts. They will be adept at working collaboratively with other practitioners and with individuals, whānau and communities, applying culturally safe care to clients across the lifespan to improve health and education equity in Aotearoa New Zealand. They may find employment in education, health, business, public and private organisations, or forensics.
Students who complete this degree, and also the Postgraduate Diploma in
Applied Psychology, will be eligible to register as a psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologist Board. They will be highly-specialised professionals with expertise in behaviour assessment and intervention, underpinned by evidence-based practice and a client-centered approach. They will have an advanced understanding of behaviour principles that provide a strong basis for the analysis of complex human repertoires including language and social behaviour.
Programme structure
Year 1 (120 points)
Semester One:
- PSYCHOL 702 The Science of Behaviour Analysis (30 points)
- PSYCH 759 Advanced Behavioural Psychology (15 points)
- PSYCH 741 ABA: Communicating Behaviourally (15 points)
Semester Two:
- PSYCHOL 703 Clinical Behaviour Analysis (30 points)
- PSYCH 754 Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (15 points)
- PSYCH 749 Applied Behaviour Analysis Ethics (15 points)
Year 2 (120 points)
Semesters One and Two
- PSYCH 796 Masters Thesis in Psychology (120-point)
You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.
Sample programme structure
Yr 1 Sem 1 60 points
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- Code:
- PSYCHOL 702
- Name:
- The Science of Behaviour Analysis
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 30 pts
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- Code:
- PSYCH 759
- Name:
- Advanced Behavioural Psychology
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
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- Code:
- PSYCH 741
- Name:
- Communicating Behaviourally
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
Yr 1 Sem 2 60 points
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- Code:
- PSYCHOL 703
- Name:
- Clinical Behaviour Analysis
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 30 pts
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- Code:
- PSYCH 749
- Name:
- Applied Behaviour Analysis Ethics
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
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- Code:
- PSYCH 754
- Name:
- Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
Yr 2 Sem 1 60 points
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- Code:
- PSYCH 796A
- Name:
- Thesis in Psychology
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 60 pts
Yr 2 Sem 2 60 points
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- Code:
- PSYCH 796B
- Name:
- Thesis in Psychology
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 60 pts
2025 entry requirements
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Programme requirements
Minimum programme requirements
Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.
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Study optionResearch 240 pointsGrade requiredGPA Grade Point Average 5.0
You must have completed a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts from this University, with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher and a major in Psychology, or the equivalent prior study.
Further programme requirements
Programme requirements
Minimum programme requirements
Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.
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Study optionResearch 240 pointsGrade requiredGPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0
You must have completed an undergraduate degree in Psychology with a GPE of 5.0, or equivalent prior study.
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QualificationIELTS Academic International English Language Testing SystemScore required7.0
For students for whom English is a second language, an overall IELTS score of 7.0 with no grade less than 6.5 in each band is required.
Further programme requirements
How much does a Master of Behaviour Analysis cost per year?
2025 fees
- Domestic students
- NZ$10,892.40*
- International students
- NZ$52,842*
Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $9.24 per point, estimated at $2,217.60 for full-time study (240 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.
*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.
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Key dates
Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.
Start dates
Here are the start dates for the programme.
| Semester One | Starts – 3 March |
|---|---|
| Ends – 30 June |
| Semester One | Starts – 2 March |
|---|---|
| Ends – 29 June |
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Where could this programme take you?
Graduates will be eligible to register with the New Zealand Psychologists Board (NZPB). They will be highly-specialised professionals with expertise in behaviour assessment and intervention, underpinned by evidence-based practice and a client-centered approach. They will have an advanced understanding of behaviour principles that provide a strong basis for the analysis of complex human repertoires including language and social behaviour.
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- Health
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- Public organisations
- Private organisations
- Forensics
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