Master of Psychotherapy and Counselling

at Western Sydney University

Year 1
 

• Foundations of Psychotherapy and Counselling 1    
• Ethics and Diversity in Counselling    
• Integrated Practice 1: Self and Story    
• Foundations of Psychotherapy and Counselling 2    
• Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice    
• Integrated Practices 2: Affliction and Recovery    

Year 2
 

• Clinical Studies in Psychotherapy and Counselling    
• Integrated Practices 3: Emotions, Embodiment and Connection    
• Integrated Practices 4: Self and Relationships    
• Further Clinical Studies in Psychotherapy and Counselling    

Academic Requirements:
 

1. An undergraduate degree or higher in any discipline and submission of a Statement of Intent and CV detailing voluntary and paid work, relevant life experiences, education and training, and interests, to the satisfaction of the School of Social Sciences, and achieving an interview score of 70% or above in a group applicant interview.
   Or
2. Achievement of a GPA of 5.5 (high credit) or above in the University's Graduate Diploma in Counselling.

Domestic Student
Fees: $22,560*

International Student
Fees: AUD $28,080*
 

Successful graduates can work with a wide range of client groups and problems across the spectrum, including grief and loss, relationship and family issues, life-stage issues, parenting, the effects of social and economic disadvantage and racism, family violence, sexual assault, problem gambling, and alcohol and other drug dependencies.