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How to apply for a PGDipChFamPsyc

18 October 2023

Child and Family Psychology Application and Enrolment Information

HOW TO APPLY
1

Gather your supporting documents

To apply online using聽, you will need the following documents/information:

(a) All previous tertiary academic transcripts聽to show that you meet the聽聽(UC students/graduates do not need to provide this information).

(b) A completed copy of the the Child and Family Psychology Additional Information Form (see Step 2).

(c)聽A copy of your CV (see Step 3).

(d) The names and contact details of two referees (see Step 4).

2

Complete the Child and Family Psychology Additional Information Form

Download the Child and Family Psychology Additional Information Form here.

Ensure you have completed all fields before uploading to聽. All sections of the application form must be completed accurately, including providing additional explanation relating to the personal information section if relevant. This additional information can be provided in an extended form if needed, in a separate document labelled confidential, and will only be viewed by the selection panel.

3

Upload a copy of your CV

Upload a copy of your current CV with your application in聽聽containing the following information:

  • A full outline of your current and previous paid and voluntary work history, including current and/or previous relevant experience
  • Full contact information for your current employer, including your immediate supervisor/manager
  • Clear information regarding all qualifications and any previous relevant training you have undertaken, including the name of the provider and the dates and duration of your training.
4

Complete the Referees section

Arrange for two (2) referees to complete the confidential referee report online. Suitable referees are people聽who know you聽well, and who would be in a position to comment on your suitability for this programme. We are seeking information about your potential and present ability in the role of a Child and Family Psychology student and eventual graduate in the profession.


You will provide contact details for your referees in your application in聽聽and an email will be sent to them with the link to the online referee report to be completed.聽 Please ensure you have checked that the email address you enter is correct.


Unless you specifically state otherwise, we reserve the right to contact your named referees to discuss your application with them. We are unable to accept referee reports from family members or close friends.

5

Before you submit, please ensure all sections are completed

Before you submit, please ensure all information is complete and correct.聽

Note: You must answer the questions regarding any misconduct and criminal charges, which is required as part of our obligation under the Children鈥檚 Act 2014.

If shortlisted you will complete an in-person selection process, which involves a group exercise, an individual 5-minute role play with an actor based on a scenario and then an individual interview with the selection panel (approx. 30 mins). If you are successful in being invited to this stage, further information will be provided to you.聽 Candidates must be available to be on campus for the two selection dates nominated below. Please note that not all applicants are successful in moving through to the in-person selection process. Candidates will be advised through ourUC in early November.

The selection process will be on the 24th and 25th of November 2025 for the 2026 intake. These dates are subject to change (with notice) within the month of November at the discretion of the selection panel.

If, following the application and interview process outlined above, you are successful in gaining entry to the programme, you will be sent information on the next steps to complete your enrolment.

Please email聽studyhealth@canterbury.ac.nz聽if you have any problems with the online application.

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