Postgraduate course
Master of Psychotherapy and Counselling
Western Sydney University
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About
The Master of Psychotherapy and Counselling program is designed to expand and refine the applicant’s 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 applicants 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. The student’s 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, applicants will 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.
The Master of Psychotherapy and Counselling is accredited with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and the Australian Counselling Association (ACA).
Note: Limited CSP for 2025.
Admission criteria
Either:
- undergraduate degree, or higher, in any discipline, and
- submit 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. Upload your CV and letter as a PDF within the UAC application as soon as possible after applying through UAC and at the latest by the final UAC closing date.
or
- Graduate Diploma in Counselling from Western Sydney University with a GPA of 5.5 or higher.
Fees and charges
^ Limited CSP for 2025. Call Western Sydney University on 1300 897 669 for further information about tuition fees.
Australian Government financial assistance
Western Sydney University scholarships and financial assistance
Further information
Read the full course details on the Western Sydney University website.
Find out more about postgraduate study at Western.
Contact the Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669 if you have any queries.
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