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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.

  • Generation Success: Industry Placement Programme 2025 – Generation Success
    Closing Date: 10/05/2025Location: England – Greater London.Do You Want to Be Part of Something Bigger? Are you ready to gain hands-on experience while making a real impact? We’re looking for progressive and enthusiastic placement students who are eager to grow, learn, and contribute to our mission of creating a world where your […]
  • Community Engagement Volunteer – ICANN
    Closing Date: 02/12/2027Location: England – North West. To raise the profile of ICANN by explaining to the community what we do as a charity. Volunteers will also support ICANN with a range of activities and events to raise awareness of the work we do in the local community.   Key Duties Support […]
  • Volunteer Advocate – ICANN
    Closing Date: 20/07/2026Location: England – North West. Role To provide one to one advocacy support to clients by accompanying them to benefits assessments and appeals to empower them to get their point across and ensure they receive a fair hearing.  Key Duties 1.    To encourage individuals to speak for themselves, allowing their […]
  • Patient Experience Volunteer – ICANN
    Closing Date: 20/07/2026Location: England – North West. Role To support the training team at ICANN by becoming a patient. Using your health conditions and experience to allow students to gain knowledge and ask questions in order to understand benefit assessments.  Key Duties Communicate with students appropriately and openly.Feel comfortable to be able […]
  • Social Media Volunteer – ICANN
    Closing Date: 20/07/2026Location: England – North West. Role To support the social media administrator with the planning, design and delivery of ICANN content across all social media platforms.                                                  […]
  • Wigan Conservation Volunteer – The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside
    Closing Date: 21/09/2025Location: England – North West.Our practical conservation work parties at Wigan Flashes are a great opportunity to help us maintain this wonderful reserve and improve it for the wildlife living there. Activities could include path work, fencing, coppicing or wetland management work.You can develop your conservation skills or just enjoy […]
  • Peatlands Practical Conservation Volunteer – The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside
    Closing Date: 03/05/2025Location: England – North West.Become a bog guardian! Help us to restore and maintain valuable lowland raised bog habitats on 2 different sites in the Greater Manchester area. We carry out seasonal tasks such as – planting mossland plants, scrub clearance, invasive species control, biological surveys and path/boundary maintenance. We […]
  • Sales Executive – Evolution
    Closing Date: 07/04/2025Location: England – North West.Sales Executive 💷 £60, 000 – genuine OTE (basic salary £25, 000)🏆 Award-Winning Training & International Travel🤝 Collaborative Working Environment 🎙️ Host Podcasts & Networking EventsEvolution is hiring for Sales Executives to work in the Gaming 🎮🕹️ or Tech 🤖💻 sectorWhat makes Evolution the perfect place to develop […]
  • Graduate Recruiter – Evolution
    Closing Date: 07/04/2025Location: England – North West.👩‍🎓 Graduate Recruiter💷 £60, 000 total package (basic salary £25, 000)🏆 Award-Winning Training & International Travel🤝 Collaborative Working Environment 🎙️ Host Podcasts & Networking EventsEvolution is hiring for Graduate Recruitment Consultants / Graduate Recruiters to work in the Gaming 🎮🕹️ or Tech 🤖💻 sectorWhat makes Evolution the […]
  • HR Business Partner – Runshaw College
    Closing Date: 21/03/2025Location: England – North West.HR BUSINESS PARTNER – REF 240927R2 Up to £31,361 p.a. – Pay award pending Runshaw College has long been recognised as one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our exceptional results, friendly and supportive culture and focus on putting the […]
  • Political Assistant – Salford City Council
    Closing Date: 21/03/2025Location: England – North West.This is a new and exciting opportunity for someone with a keen interest in politics to support the Leader of the Labour Group and the elected members of the Labour Group in Salford. As a Political Assistant your role will involve providing the Leader of the […]
  • Accountant – Salford City Council
    Closing Date: 30/03/2025Location: England – North West.About Us At Salford City Council, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional services that enhance the quality of life for our community. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, and innovation drives everything we do. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member […]
  • Shop Volunteer (Ormskirk) – Cancer Research UK
    Closing Date: 19/03/2025Location: England – North West.In 2019/20, 14,000 volunteers gave 3.1 million hours of their time and sold items totalling £15million. These funds are helping us start new clinical trials and research treatments as we speak.   If you volunteer at a Cancer Research UK shop, you too could make a real difference to what we can […]
  • Volunteering – Various roles (Ormskirk) – British Heart Foundation
    Closing Date: 02/04/2025Location: England – North West.British heart foundation in Ormskirk are looking for volunteers for various roles. Follow the provided link and apply for your desired role from the list below:Opportunities > British Heart Foundation Sales floor volunteerCash desk volunteerMusic and entertainment department volunteerVisual merchandising volunteer Please note, this advert may […]
  • Sports Assistant (Cheerleading) – OTE Performing Arts Academy
    Closing Date: 20/03/2025Location: England – North West.OverviewThis is an exciting opportunity to work with children and young people in a performing arts academy whereby you will assist and support athletes aged 3-16 in cheerleading classes, cheerleading competitions and at their end-of-year production. As a Sports Assistant (Cheerleading) you will work in both a […]
  • Creative Practitioner (Dancer) – HARTS (Hospital Arts Liverpool)
    Closing Date: 29/05/2025Location: England – North West.HARTS aims to regularly organise events for staff, patients and their relatives around LUHFT sites, mainly based at Aintree Hospital. A wide spectrum of activities take place – from art exhibitions to performing arts. HARTS has three core objectives:  1) Improving the Patient Experience  2) Enhancing […]
  • Assessment Advisor (Full Time) – Salford City Council
    Closing Date: 17/03/2025Location: England – North West.About us An exciting opportunity for a full time Assessment Adviser has become available within the Salford Assist Team offering support and advice to people who are in need of various forms of support. The role involves undertaking a holistic assessment and evaluation of applications made […]
  • Practice Manager – CPCIN – Salford City Council
    Closing Date: 18/03/2025Location: England – North West.(Temporary post 12 month cover, full time ) An excellent opportunity has arisen to appoint a Practice Manager within our Child Protection/Child in Need Team on a 12 month temporary contract. We are on our way to achieving our goal to provide Outstanding support and care […]

Career related events

Take a look at the latest events available to support your career development. Click any of the events below to be taken directly to the event search page. These are advertised to all students and are not subject specific. Please see details of each individual event for any joining criteria or instructions.