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Western Sydney University

  • 13% international / 87% domestic

Master of Clinical Psychology

  • Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Clinical Psychology develops competent clinical psychologists by combining advanced academic knowledge with real-life experience to suit a variety of career needs and interests.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Course Code
042101C
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Mar
Domestic Fees
$38,400 per year / $76,800 total

About this course

The Master of Clinical Psychology develops competent clinical psychologists by combining advanced academic knowledge with real-life experience to suit a variety of career needs and interests.

Study locations

Bankstown

Penrith

Career pathways

As a clinical psychology graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in:

  • Clinical psychology (with further study)
  • Health departments and hospitals
  • Mental health and community centres
  • Rehabilitation and alcohol centres
  • Family and community services
  • Research and academia
Clinical Psychologist

Clinical Psychologists make assessments and diagnose major mental illnesses and psychological problems. They provide treatment by using a range of techniques and therapies with demonstrated effectiveness in treating mental health disorders.

Academia

Academia involves being a Lecturer and/or Tutor as well as undertaking world-class research in psychology. As a teaching academic you prepare and deliver lectures and conduct tutorials in one or more subjects within a prescribed program of study and conduct research in psychology.

Community Welfare Worker

Community Welfare Workers design and implement strategies and programs to meet community and individual needs and assist individuals, families and groups with social, emotional and financial difficulties to improve quality of life.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Psychology courses at Western Sydney University.
85.2%
Overall satisfaction
85.4%
Skill scale
75.6%
Teaching scale
78.1%
Employed full-time
$69k
Average salary