Undergraduates

If you are currently studying for a psychology degree you might be thinking about what to do when you finish.

What can I do with a degree in psychology?

A psychology degree opens up a wide range of careers opportunities, and new areas such as sports psychology and environmental psychology are being developed all the time. A third of graduates who go into permanent employment as psychologists enter public services (such as the health service, education, the Civil Service, and the Armed Forces), and a third go into industry or commerce (market research, personnel management etc). Of the remainder, about a tenth teach and research in schools, colleges and universities. It has been calculated that 15 to 20 percent of psychology graduates end up working as professional psychologists. This does not mean that the majority of graduates do not use the skills they have learnt, on the contrary, they are likely to use some of them whatever job they may do.

How do I find job vacancies in psychology?

• Assistant Psychologists posts and qualified positions at all levels are advertised in the Psychologist Appointments, which is part of The Psychologist, the Society's monthly publication. To receive the Psychologist Appointments you need to become a member of the Society. Further information is available from the Membership and Fees area of the website, including details on how to download an application pack.
• In the National Press, e.g. The Times, The Guardian, The Independent
• In specialist publications such as Health Service Journal, DoH website , Home office website, 'Personnel today' etc.

How do I get work experience before applying to postgraduate training?

The type of work experience required to assist you to gain a place on an accredited postgraduate training course depends on the area of postgraduate training you would like to complete. Areas of Psychology contains information on routes into all the main areas of training.

What opportunities are there for further training?

This depends on the area of postgraduate training you are interested in. Areas of Psychology contains information on routes into all the main areas of training.