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About the course
Western Sydney University’s Master of Professional Psychology is a one-year, APAC-accredited program designed to develop future psychologists through high-quality education, intensive support from an experienced clinical teaching team, and supervised professional placement opportunities with specialist clinics or external organisations. Graduates are eligible for provisional psychologist registration with AHPRA and can progress to the internship year required for full registration in psychology at master’s level.
Career outcome
This degree completes the first year of the two-year pathway toward psychologist registration, preparing graduates for provisional practice and progression to internship leading to full registration. Once fully registered, career options commonly include roles across hospitals and mental health services, education settings (including school counselling), family and community services, private practice, and work with NGOs and not-for-profits. Outcomes align with master’s-level professional practice in psychology.
Career outcome
Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as counsellor, academic, occupational psychologist, educational psychologist, clinical psychologist, sport and exercise psychologist, and etc. in companies including schools, universities, hospitals, companies, private practice, and etc.Living Costs in Sydney**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290 |
Average Salary***
