Master of Psychotherapy and Counselling 48 months Postgraduate Programme By Western Sydney University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

53,520 AUDTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

Jan-2000Starting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Western’s Master of Psychotherapy and Counselling is designed to expand and refine your capacity to listen deeply and provide in-depth support to people struggling with emotional issues and life difficulties. This is a deeply humanistic program in which you will explore the role of the human psyche and learn how your own life experiences and perspectives can be used to help others achieve their personal and mental-health goals. Your training will also include an emphasis on the creation of the therapist and the therapeutic environment for the client. Taught by highly experienced clinical practitioners and internationally recognised psychotherapy educators, you’ll learn to bring theory and practice together, receive practical guidance to make meaningful impacts, and be supported by staff to counsel people in real-life situations.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Western’s Master of Psychotherapy and Counselling is designed to expand and refine your capacity to listen deeply and provide in-depth support to people struggling with emotional issues and life difficulties. This is a deeply humanistic program in which you will explore the role of the human psyche and learn how your own life experiences and perspectives can be used to help others achieve their personal and mental-health goals. Your training will also include an emphasis on the creation of the therapist and the therapeutic environment for the client. Taught by highly experienced clinical practitioners and internationally recognised psychotherapy educators, you’ll learn to bring theory and practice together, receive practical guidance to make meaningful impacts, and be supported by staff to counsel people in real-life situations.

Admission Requirements

82+
6.5+
5.5+
176+
58+

- An undergraduate degree or higher in any discipline 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 Psychology, AND achieving an interview score of 70% or above in a group applicant interview

OR

- Achievement of a GPA of 5.5 (high credit) or above in the University's Graduate Diploma in Counselling

4 Years
Jan-2000

Tuition fees

Domestic
43,760 AUD
International
53,520 AUD

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