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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 adviceReview your CV online using CareerSet

Get ahead of the competition by reading our top tips, or practising online or in-person

Interview advice

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

Practice online interviews and assessments at Graduates FirstBook 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

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.

  • Youth Engagement & Development Manager – Lancashire Association of Boys & Girls Clubs
    Closing Date: 12/07/2026Location: England – North West. Lancashire Boys & Girls Clubs is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Youth Engagement & Development Manager to help build a stronger network of youth clubs across Lancashire while creating exciting opportunities that inspire young people to learn, develop and thrive. This is an exciting […]
  • Associate, Client Service, English Speaker, 2026 – AlphaSights
    Closing Date: 31/07/2026Location: England – Greater London.Looking to start your career in a changeable commercial role? Seeking to have immediate personal impact with a clear career path ahead of you? If so, our Associate Program is the right choice for you.Springboard your career with us if:You thrive in a progressive, results-oriented environment.You […]
  • Associate, Client Service – AlphaSights
    Closing Date: 31/07/2026Location: England – Greater London.Looking to start your career in a fast-paced commercial role? Seeking to have immediate personal impact with a clear career path ahead of you? If so, our Associate Program is the right choice for you.Springboard your career with us if:You thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.You […]
  • Cyberspace Engineering Officer – Royal Air Force
    Closing Date: 28/07/2026Location: UK Nationwide.As a Cyberspace Engineering Officer 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 deploy all over […]
  • Retail Assistant – Cancer Research (Southport) – Part Time Jobs & Volunteering Opportunities – Advertised By Edge Hill Careers
    Closing Date: 08/07/2026Location: England – North West. Millions of bargain-hunters. Endless pre-loved items. One meaningful purpose.  Retail Store Assistant £12.71 per hour plus benefits Reports to: Shop manager Department: ​Trading​ Location: Southport SuperstoreContract: ​Permanent​ Working hours: Part time 16 hours per week Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer […]
  • Customer Assistant – Sefton Council (Southport) – Part Time Jobs & Volunteering Opportunities – Advertised By Edge Hill Careers
    Closing Date: 26/07/2026Location: England – North West. Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough CouncilSalary: Grade B SCP 3 – £13.20 p/hLocation: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, The Atkinson, SouthportContract: PermanentWorking Pattern: Part TimeHours: 2 x 5 hours per week contracts & Casual opportunities available.DBS Check: NoClosing Date: 26/07/2026 at 23:59Reference: COMM/26/340273There are x2 permanent positions […]
  • Army Undergraduate Bursary – The Army
    Closing Date: 31/07/2026Location: UK Nationwide.Always taking the first step. Making the tough calls. Keeping heads up and hope high. Being a leader isn’t always easy, but, at the British Army, it’s worth it. As an Army Officer, you’ll push yourself and your team further than you thought possible. At the centre of […]
  • Reserve Soldier – The Army
    Closing Date: 31/07/2026Location: UK Nationwide.The biggest team you’ll ever join, the most important work you’ll ever do. Becoming an Army Reserve Soldier is more than a hobby. It’s adventure, with purpose. It’s action, with responsibility. It’s a great challenge, with exceptional rewards.It’s a chance for you to do what really matters, in […]
  • Reserve Officer – The Army
    Closing Date: 31/07/2026Location: UK Nationwide.The biggest team you’ll ever join, the most important work you’ll ever do. Becoming an Army Reserve Officer is more than a hobby. It’s adventure, with purpose. It’s action, with responsibility. It’s a great challenge, with exceptional rewards.It’s a chance for you to do what really matters, in […]
  • Graduate Leadership Programme – The Army
    Closing Date: 31/07/2026Location: UK Nationwide.Learn to lead.Are you a quick thinker? Calm under pressure, with a curious mind? Officers are at the heart of everything the Army does – making split-second decisions in critical situations, commanding some of the best soldiers in the world on the front line, on land, sea or […]
  • Communications Troop Officer – The Army
    Closing Date: 31/07/2026Location: UK Nationwide.Be the one others turn to. Be responsible. Be trusted with the safety of the nation. Become a Communications Troop Officer in the British Army, and you’ll be doing something that really matters. Leading a troop of key military players in our national defence. Helping to make the […]
  • Legal Officer – The Army
    Closing Date: 31/07/2026Location: UK Nationwide.Deliver leadership advice in challenging environments.Joining the Army Legal Services (ALS is a challenging and varied role and as a Legal Officer, you could be involved with anything from prosecuting soldiers charged with offences at courts martial to advising senior commanders on rules of engagement during operations abroad. […]
  • Nurse – The Army
    Closing Date: 31/07/2026Location: UK Nationwide.Provide general and specialist nursing care to soldiers and civilians while working in a range of locations. This role allows you to join either as a soldier or an officer, when you're fully trained or while you're a student nurse.Army Nurses can find themselves working in a variety […]
  • HR Officer – The Army
    Closing Date: 31/07/2026Location: UK Nationwide.Be part of something bigger.As a HR Officer – Detachment Commander, you are given significant responsibility from day 1. You'll command, lead and manage 18 highly motivated and bright soldiers in the delivery of personnel administration. Joining our Staff and Personnel Support (SPS) Branch, you’ll deliver personnel administrative […]
  • Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant – Graduate Recruitment Bureau
    Closing Date: 23/08/2026Location: England – South East.Graduate Trainee Recruitment ConsultantThe Company:The Graduate Recruitment Bureau (GRB) is a market-leading, constantly expanding, recruitment consultancy based in Brighton. We have a turnover of over £4 million and specialise in placing graduates into roles across a range of industries. Founded in 1996, we employ over 40 […]
  • CIPFA Trainee Accountant – wigan council
    Closing Date: 12/07/2026Location: Hybrid.Wigan council is looking for a talented and motivated individual to train to become a CIPFA qualified accountant. This will include invaluable work experience across a wide range of financial services including service management accountancy and corporate financial accountancy. You will be pivotal in supporting a high performing Finance […]
  • Female Befriender – SWAN Women's Centre
    Closing Date: 16/12/2026Location: England – North West.Swan Women's Centre’s Befriending Service is here to help women over 18 years old in Sefton who have become lonely or isolated due to barriers caused by poor mental health and emotional wellbeing. Our volunteers will support women in Sefton who are unable to fully engage […]
  • Various roles available – Warrington Arts Festival
    Closing Date: 12/07/2026Location: England – North West. We're looking for a team of enthusiastic volunteers to help make this year's Warrington Arts Festival a success. We know you have so many amazing students and we would be so grateful if you could share this opportunity with them!  If you enjoy live events, […]

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.

  • Sandwich Placements Application Support Session
    13:00 29/07/2026Location: Virtual EventJoin this Application Support Session to learn more about securing and preparing for a sandwich placement, including self-sourcing opportunities and exclusive roles available to Edge Hill students through the Careers Work Experience and Placements Sc
  • Sandwich Placements Application Support Session
    13:00 15/07/2026Location: Virtual Event,Virtual EventJoin this Application Support Session to learn more about securing and preparing for a sandwich placement, including self-sourcing opportunities and exclusive roles available to Edge Hill students through the Careers Work Experience and Placements Sc
  • Placements Application Support Session
    13:00 22/07/2026Location: Virtual EventJoin this Application Support Session to learn more about self-sourcing placements and the exclusive opportunities for Edge Hill students through your Careers Work Experience and Placements Scheme.
  • Placements Application Support Session
    13:00 08/07/2026Location: Virtual Event,Virtual EventJoin this Application Support Session to learn more about self-sourcing placements and the exclusive opportunities for Edge Hill students through your Careers Work Experience and Placements Scheme.