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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?

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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?

View current placement opportunities for EHU students studying FAS subjects

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 Searching Find opportunities on our vacancy portal Search and apply for FAS placements on InPlace

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

CV and application advice Online learning pathway – Making applications Review your CV online using CareerSet

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

Interview advice Online learning pathway – interviews and assessments

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

Practice online tests at Graduates First Practice interviews at Shortlist Me Book 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 advice Complete 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.

  • Contact Resolution Officer – 999 Call Handler – Merseyside Police
    Closing Date: 31-Jul-2024Location: England – North West. JOB DESCRIPTION Find your calling….. Are you looking for an opportunity to keep your community safe? Being a 999 and 101 Contact Resolution Officer can be challenging and no two days are the same. Whether it’s taking a report of a missing person, responding to […]
  • Detention Officer – Merseyside Police
    Closing Date: 03-May-2024Location: England – North West.We have an exciting opportunity to become a Detention Officer in one of our Custody Suites across Merseyside. Merseyside Police is a dynamic, challenging, and rewarding place to work and we take pride in everything we do. The best-performing urban Force to date, as graded by HMICFRS, […]
  • 2025 National Detective Programme – Police Now
    Closing Date: 31-May-2024Location: England – Greater London.,England – South West.,England – Yorkshire and the Humber.Job title: 2025 National Detective Programme Salary: From £28,551 Contract: Permanent Programme length: Two years Location: England and Wales Programme start date: March 2025 Police Now is a not-for-profit organisation, our central mission is a representative police service. We partner with forces […]
  • Teacher of Religious Education – St Ninian's High School – Locate Isle of Man
    Closing Date: 08-May-2024Location: UK Nationwide.About the role St Ninian’s High School is looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic teacher who can confidently and competently teach RE at Key Stage 3, GCSE and potentially A Level. The role will provide you with an interesting and rewarding position within the framework of a strong and important […]
  • Registered Adult Nurse – Outpatient Department – Locate Isle of Man
    Closing Date: 22-May-2024Location: UK Nationwide.About the role We are seeking enthusiastic Registered Nurses to join our dynamic and supportive team within the Outpatient Department at Noble’s Hospital on the beautiful Isle of Man. In this varied role, you will contribute to the day-to-day running of the Outpatient Department and have the opportunity to […]
  • Air And Ground Steward Apprenticeship – Royal Air Force
    Closing Date: 31-May-2024Location: UK Nationwide.As an RAF Air & Ground Steward you will have fantastic opportunities to travel the world. In your first tour you will work as Cabin Crew on the Voyager aircraft and later as part of our Specialist Field catering Squadron or work alongside industry partners in Military dining […]
  • Logistic Supplier Apprenticeship – Royal Air Force
    Closing Date: 31-May-2024Location: UK Nationwide.The RAF can't operate without supplies of fuel and equipment. As an RAF Supplier you will be a vital part of all RAF operations in the UK and worldwide. You will be responsible for the management of RAF assets; from storage to distribution, ensuring the right kit gets […]
  • Registered Nurse Adult – Royal Air Force
    Closing Date: 31-May-2024Location: UK Nationwide.As an RAF Nurse, you will be providing direct nursing care in a variety of different clinical settings.  After Basic Training you will be assigned to work within one of the Joint Hospital Groups (JHGs) or alternatively the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine (RCDM). Typical responsibilities include: Aeromedical Evacuation […]
  • RAF Chef Apprenticeship – Royal Air Force
    Closing Date: 31-May-2024Location: UK Nationwide.Can you stand the heat? Then get into the kitchen as an RAF Apprentice Chef. As a chef in the RAF, you will have a varied role, preparing food at five-star themed banquets one day and cooking in the field the next. Once fully trained you will have […]
  • Engineer Officer – Aerosystems – Royal Air Force
    Closing Date: 31-May-2024Location: UK Nationwide.As an Aerosystems Engineer Officer you will manage the maintenance and operation of the RAF's cutting-edge aircraft and supporting technology. What will you do? Ensure aircraft are ready to fly at all timesProvide engineering management for RAF aircraft maintenanceOversee the safety of munitions and other explosive materialsSetting, influencing […]
  • Nursing Officer – Royal Air Force
    Closing Date: 31-May-2024Location: UK Nationwide.As an RAF Nursing Officer, you’ll be both a commissioned officer and a nurse. That means you will be trained to show leadership and management skills in a team environment, as well as providing excellent standards of nursing. Nursing Officers provide the highest standards of patient care and […]
  • Cyberspace Communication Specialist – Royal Air Force
    Closing Date: 31-May-2024Location: UK Nationwide.Our Cyberspace Communication Specialists are at the heart of everything we do, nothing starts without them. Imagine a world without your mobile phone, WiFi or social media. Imagine a world where you can’t trust that someone isn’t reading your personal messages. Our Cyberspace Communication Specialists are responsible for […]
  • People Specialist – Royal Air Force
    Closing Date: 31-May-2024Location: UK Nationwide.Your role as a People Specialist in the RAF will be diverse, exciting, and highly rewarding. Wherever the RAF is operational, there is a People Operations team ready to provide a professional service to personnel of all specialisations. In the People Specialisation you will be undertaking roles such as: […]
  • Engineer Officer – Communications Electronics – Royal Air Force
    Closing Date: 31-May-2024Location: UK Nationwide.As an Engineer Officer (Communications Electronics) you are responsible for leading the engineering activity that supports the RAF’s vast array of information technology, strategic communications services, satellite communications, air defence RADARs and the latest generation aircraft engineering and mission support systems. What will you do? Be ready to […]
  • Vehicle and Mechanical Equipment Technician – Royal Air Force
    Closing Date: 31-May-2024Location: UK Nationwide.As a Vehicle and Mechanical Technician, you will keep the RAF on the move by carrying out repairs and adjustments on a range of land-based vehicles and equipment. You will maintain and repair a diverse fleet of specialist airfield support equipment like ground power and hydraulic supply units […]
  • Weapon Technician – Royal Air Force
    Closing Date: 31-May-2024Location: UK Nationwide.As a Royal Air Force Weapon Technician, you will be responsible for arming our aircraft with weapons. You will also make sure all the weapons management and release systems are in full working order. Most weapons technicians spend their first tour of duty on a flying squadron helping […]
  • Aircraft Technician Mechanical – Royal Air Force
    Closing Date: 31-May-2024Location: UK Nationwide.As an aircraft engineering specialist, Aircraft Technicians (Mechanical) carry out maintenance and repair work on the airframe and propulsion systems on RAF aircraft such as: EnginesFlying Controls HydraulicsAir ConditioningLanding GearFuel If you work on our helicopters, you may also check rotor blades, rotor heads and transmission systems and be […]
  • Aircraft Technician Avionics – Royal Air Force
    Closing Date: 31-May-2024Location: UK Nationwide.As an Aircraft Technician (Avionics) you will keep our aircraft airborne by carrying out maintenance and repair work on the sophisticated electronic and on-board avionics Typical Responsibilities: Ensure the high performance of aircraft radar, communication, reconnaissance, and target acquisition equipment. Provide engineering support to aircraft systems that are […]
  • Survival Equipment Specialists – Royal Air Force
    Closing Date: 31-May-2024Location: UK Nationwide.Survival Equipment Specialists are experts in the maintenance, modification, diagnostics and repair of the Airborne Life Support Equipment and Pilot Flight Equipment fitted to aircraft and crew members. Typical Responsibilities: Maintain, test, repair and integrate cutting-edge Pilot Flight Equipment used to operate Aircraft.Pack and maintain Airborne Forces parachutes, […]
  • Electrician – Royal Air Force
    Closing Date: 31-May-2024Location: UK Nationwide.As an Electrician, you will be in charge of keeping the RAF fully powered. You’ll be essential in ensuring RAF aircraft are able to take off and complete their missions safely by maintaining and repairing the wide range of ground-based electric equipment used on RAF bases and whilst […]

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