Is Psychology a good career in Australia?

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Hey everyone! Do you guys think Psychology is a good career in Australia? If it is, please provide insight into the learning scope, future growth, job availabilities, and payment details. #Psychology #Australia

Sanika Udhoji · Answer

Hi Varun,
Demand for psychologists is growing – with the field predicted to have a 20% increase in job prospects over the next five years* - the outlook for the industry is positive. Career opportunities exist in three main areas: research and teaching - the science. service provision - the treatment profession.
Medium and Long-term Strategic skills list (MLTSSL) is a list of high-demand occupations in Australia. Psychology is one of the subjects listed in the MLTSSL. This gives you a great opportunity to acquire PR in Australia with the help of the General Skilled Migration program if you choose to study psychology. The field of psychology has less rate of unemployment as compared to various other professionals. Even the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that there will be an increase in psychology jobs between 2012 and 2022. 
The salary depends from your specialization. For eg: Annual Salary of a Counseling Psychologist in Australia: $49,132 – $181,427 while as the Annual Salary of a Forensic Psychologist in Australia: $52,666 – $108,284.

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