Find your career in psychology
Find all you need to know about becoming a psychologist and what career options are available.
Find your career path
Considering pursuing a career in psychology? Well you're not the only one. As a matter of fact over 750,000 people in the UK currently work in an area which involves psychology as part of their role.
Getting started
Your path to becoming a psychologist can start at any point. Some begin their journey at school, or at college, while others don't start until university. But whatever level you're at, we aim to provide you with all the information (and inspiration) to help you on your way.
Find out moreCareer options in psychology
Whether you're new to the job market, or looking for a change of career, there are many options available to you in the field of psychology. But finding the right one isn't always easy, so this page aims to provide some helpful insight and guidance about the many different roles in the domains of psychology and the wider psychological workforce.
Find out morePostgraduate study and qualifications
Postgraduate study may be required to qualify for some roles in psychology, or there may be areas where you might want to develop your knowledge further. On this page you'll find advice about how to find the right course for you, including information about undertaking one of our accredited conversion courses.
Find out moreCoaching Psychology Professional Recognition Route (PRR)
This route has been developed to ensure that coaching psychology practitioners who meet the level 8 standards to gain chartered membership for the BPS through their professional training and practice have the opportunity to do so.
Find out moreWider Psychological Workforce
The term Wider Psychological Workforce refers to a number of psychological practitioners roles that are not-regulated by law. Some of these roles do not require a psychology degree, while others will supplement your main career as a psychologist.
Find out moreAdditional careers resources
The BPS provides a number of additional careers resources designed for use by schools, colleges, and higher educational institutions. These include videos, newsletters, and downloadable resources, all of which can be accessed on this page.
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Accredited Assessor
The Risk Management Authority
£100 per hour
Scotland
Wed, 30 Oct 2024 GMT
Psychologist - Loans and Recruitment
Newcastle United Football Club
Competitive
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Fri, 1 Nov 2024 GMT
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology
University of Staffordshire
£38,205 to £54,395 Per Annum Pro Rata Part Time Permanent
Stoke-on-Trent
Sun, 27 Oct 2024 GMT
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology - Academic Tutor
University of East London
£66,271 per annum, pro rata, inclusive of London Weighting
Newham
Wed, 30 Oct 2024 GMT
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology - Academic Tutor
University of East London
£57,811 per annum, pro rata, inclusive of London Weighting
Newham
Wed, 30 Oct 2024 GMT
Clinical or Counselling Psychologist
OIST Okinawa, Japan
Expected Annual Salary: 8,800,000 JPY(+allowance)
Japan (JP)
Sun, 10 Nov 2024 GMT
University Counsellor
City St Georges, University of London
£49,794 - £56,021
Islington
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 GMT
Health Psychologist
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
£46,148 - £52,809 pro rata - per annum
Dudley
Thu, 7 Nov 2024 GMT