Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand Transfer Program

Overview

CIRP offers an excellent pathway to study psychology at the prestigious Victoria University of Wellington through CIRP’s New Zealand Psychology Transfer program. Students are able to study (01) one or (02) two years at CRIP in Sri Lanka and enter the Bachelor’s degree program in Psychology at VUW, New Zealand.

Students will complete either 120 credits in one year or 240 credits in two years of their psychology program at CIRP in Sri Lanka and transfer in to the 2nd of the 3rd year of the psychology degree offered by VUW in New Zealand.

Why choose this pathway?

1. You will graduate from Victoria University in Wellington, New Zealand, one of the most prestigious universities in the world. (Top 1% of the universities in the world)

2. You are able to save up to 40% of the course fee through the transfer pathway, by completing one or two years in Sri Lanka.

3. You will be living and studying in Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand with ample opportunities for part time work during your studies.

4. You will be graduating with a psychology degree, one of the most demanded fields of work in New Zealand, opening many opportunities in New Zealand.

5. You are eligible for post-study work visa, where you could be employed in New Zealand after you have completed your psychology degree.

How does the program work?

1. You enter the international psychology degree transfer program at CIRP after completing your A/L or O/L qualifications. Students after A/L enter the degree 1st year and the students after O/L enter the Foundation course.

2. If you prefer to transfer after (01) year, you will complete 8 modules and gain 120 credits in Psychology. You are able to enter the 2nd year of the Psychology degree at VUW, New Zealand.

3. If you prefer to transfer after (02) years, you will complete 16 modules and gain 240 credits in Psychology. You are able to enter the 3rd year of the psychology degree at VUW, New Zealand.

4. CIRP’s international admissions team will work with you from the beginning to prepare you for the university admissions and to meet the visa requirements.

5. CIRP will provide you with IELTS training and support with improving your language and academic skills for you to become successful at VUW.

6. CIRP international admissions staff will guide you with regard to the university application process, obtain the offer letter and prepare you for the visa interview.

How good is Victoria University of Wellington?

Victoria University of Wellington is one of New Zealand’s oldest and most prestigious tertiary institutions with a proud tradition of academic excellence. Founded in 1897 and today Victoria University of Wellington is in the top 2 percent of the world's 18,000 universities and in the top 100 universities in the world for 10 subjects.

International rankings for 2024 reconfirm the University’s strong global standing thanks to the quality of our research and teaching and the reputation of our academics across many areas.

Victoria University of Wellington has an overall rating of Five Stars Plus—the maximum possible in the QS Stars University Ratings system. VUW is one of only 23 in the world to achieve this outstanding rating. It’s a mark of our exceptional performance across multiple indicators, including academic reputation, campus facilities, and international diversity, support, and collaborations.

Victoria University of Wellington is home to 22,000 students, including over 3,000 international students from more than 100 countries. The University aims to produce graduates whose learning has been developed inside and outside the classroom, experientially, and informed by a global perspective.

 The University offers nearly 200 programmes in the areas of Architecture and Design Innovation, Business and Government, Education, Engineering, Health, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law, and Science. Additionally, the University is home to more than 40 research centres and institutes, including the Antarctic Research Centre and the Centre for Data Science and AI.

 The University’s central location gives students access to diverse national organisations in the areas of business, culture and heritage, government, and politics, the arts and filmmaking industries, and science and technology communities.

Is wellington a good place to study, work and live?

Wellington often ranks as one of the world's most liveable cities (Global Liveability Index 2022) and the world's #1 city in environmental security (Safe Cities Index 2021).

Wellington is the safest city in New Zealand and ranks #7 in the world (Safe Cities Index 2021).

Wellington is a great place to work—the New Zealand Government is a large employer and the city has the highest median income in New Zealand. The New Zealand unemployment rate is currently the 6th lowest in the world (OECD 2021 Unemployment rate indicator

How good is the VUW’s Psychology Program?

The Psychology programme at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is ranked in the top 150 universities worldwide in the QS World University Rankings 2024.

Can I work while I study?

New Zealand’s work rights for international students are among the best in the world. You can gain experience and skills working in New Zealand during and after your studies.

University’s Careers and Employment team can help you with career advice, preparing your CV, and finding a job. Talk to them when you start looking for work—they have great recommendations for international students.

Your student visa may allow you to work part time (up to 20 hours per week) during the academic year and full time (up to 40 hours per week) during scheduled breaks in study and during the Christmas and New Year holiday period.

Can I work after I Study?

New Zealand’s new post-study work visa allows graduates with a Bachelor’s degree or higher to stay and work in New Zealand for up to three years.

Working in New Zealand is the perfect opportunity to build your future career using the networks and skills you have gained during your studies.

Is there a good demand for psychology graduates in New Zealand?

New Zealand provides great opportunities for students pursuing psychology. From a confirmed PR pathway to ample job opportunities, New Zealand aims to make your future easier and secure.

Clinical psychologist, Educational psychologist, Organisational psychologist and "Psychologist nec" (not elsewhere classified) appear on Immigration New Zealand's Green List. This means the Government is actively encouraging skilled psychologists from overseas to work in New Zealand.

Program Structure

Program Title: International Transfer Degree Program in Psychology

Destination : New Zealand

Transfer University : Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

Transfer Options : 1 + 2 Pathway (One Year in Sri Lanka, Two Years in New Zealand)

                             2 + 1 Pathway (Tow Years in Sri Lanka, One Year in New Zealand)

Program Structure - 1 + 2 Pathway

Program Structure - 2 + 1 Pathway

Final Award : Bachelor of Psychology

Awarding Body : Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

Majoring Options Psychological Science

Brain Sciences and Mental Health

Cognitive Science

Criminal Justice and Psychology

Educational Psychology

Health Psychology

Māori Psychology

Mental Health: Principles and Applications

Work and Organisational Psychology

Further degree combinations offered by VUW, New Zealand

You can combine psychology majors with many other subjects. You could complete a conjoint degree, a double major, or add a minor subject.

Double major—specialise in two subjects in your degree.

Second major from another degree—study a wider range of subjects without doing another degree.

Minor—specialise in a subject without doing as many courses as for a major—generally 60 points at 200-level or above, with at least 15 points at 300-level. Almost all subjects offered as a major in the BSc and BA are also available as a minor.

Conjoint degree—this intense programme lets you complete two degrees more quickly, in a minimum of four years. For example, you could combine a BSc or BA in Psychology with a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing, a Bachelor of Laws, a Bachelor of Education, or a Bachelor of Health.