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Discover – What can I do with my degree?

Psychology graduates have a variety of careers available to them, including Chartered Psychology pathways through to careers in health, education, human resources, and research to name but a few. Remember, you can also explore careers that don’t directly relate to your degree. Did you know that over 80% of graduate employers will recruit from any degree discipline?

You can also stay up-to-date with your department’s good news and forthcoming events by subscribing to their monthly PsychBites Newsletter.

Career options as a chartered psychologist

Explore the many career paths within the field of psychology.

What else can I do with a psychology degree?

Psychology graduates who want to practise as psychologists will need to go on to further study. However, they also have plenty of other career options.

Explore the career paths of other EHU psychology graduates

Be inspired and build your network

Need help deciding?

View our career discovery tools to begin your career planning journey and plan for your future.

Develop – Developing skills and experience

If you already have some career ideas, the next step will be to develop your skills and gain some experience to build your confidence and increase your knowledge. You may want to consider volunteering, part-time work or undertaking a placement to increase your chances of gaining graduate employment after completing your degree. It’s also a great way to try-out career paths to see what you enjoy and if it’s a good fit for you.

What skills do I need?

Find out more about our graduate attributes and the skills graduate employers look for

How can I develop my skills?

Ways you can develop your skills and enhance your employability offer to future employers

How can I gain experience?

Information about placements, volunteering and work-based learning

Interested in a work placement?

Browse the Careers portal, and complete resource pathways to help develop your knowledge and confidence around securing a work experience opportunity.

Compete – Getting ready to apply for work or postgraduate study

When you know what you want to do and you’re ready to apply, we have all the tools, tips and advice right here. You can also use this information to help you if you’re at an earlier stage of your career thinking and are applying for part-time work or work placements.

Complete this short online learning module to find out where to search online and get faster and more relevant job search results. Then search and apply for all opportunities on our vacancy portal or for placements on InPlace

Online learning pathway – Job SearchingBrowse opportunities on the Careers Portal

Your go-to guide, including examples and templates to get you started.

CV and application adviceOnline learning pathway – Making applicationsReview your CV online using CareerSet

Get ahead of the competition by reading our top tips or follow our online self-led learning pathway.

Interview adviceOnline learning pathway – interviews and assessments

Practice using our online tools or book a mock interview with a Careers Adviser.

Practice online tests at Graduates FirstPractice interviews at Shortlist MeBook a mock interview

How to decide if postgraduate study is right for you, what you should consider and how to apply.

Our top tips and adviceComplete our online learning pathway – Postgraduate study

Live opportunities

Take a look at the latest part-time jobs, placements, volunteering opportunities and graduate vacancies that may be of interest to Psychology students. Select any of the following opportunities to find out more and apply, or search for other opportunities on our vacancy portal.

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  • Resourcing Consultant – Sellick Partnership
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