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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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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

  • Closing Date: 29/05/2026Location: UK Nationwide.Pathways to Planning is a graduate programme, which aims to discover graduates from all degree backgrounds with a passion for helping communities and designing built and natural environments, to become local government planners.What is the role?Employed on a minimum two-year contract, Pathways graduates work for a local council, […]
  • Closing Date: 20/06/2026Location: England – North West. We are looking to recruit several enthusiastic, caring and reliable Sessional Activity Youth Workers to join our bank staff team at the Young Carers Centre.This rewarding role involves supporting children and young people during structured group activities, community-based sessions, workshops and occasional trips or residential […]
  • Closing Date: 28/06/2026Location: England – North West. At the UK Tote Group, our people are central to our success, and we’re looking for a highly organised and detail-focused HR & Payroll Administrator to join our HR team in Wigan. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role and […]
  • Closing Date: 01/06/2026Location: England – North West. Position Overview In this role, you will work with children of all ages and abilities, including those with SEND, to promote physical health, mental well-being, and social development. You will deliver engaging, fun, and inclusive sessions that cater to the diverse needs of each child, […]
  • Closing Date: 12/06/2026Location: England – North West. HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER – REF 2605138Up to 38,429 p.a.We offer a competitive benefits package, including £2,651 p.a. in employer pension contributionsRunshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our outstanding results, friendly and supportive culture […]
  • Closing Date: 29/05/2026Location: England – North West. SummaryPart-time Activities Coordinator. Oak Springs Care HomeHourly rate: £12.90 per hourContract: 13 hours per weekShift pattern: 9am – 4pm, 2 shifts per week including some weekend workingAre you bursting with creativity and passion for bringing joy to others? Oak Springs Care Home is looking for […]
  • Closing Date: 26/06/2026Location: England – Yorkshire and the Humber.Assessment Centre will take place on 2nd July 2026 at our Carlton site (Barnsley)Join our Human Resources Supply Chain Graduate Scheme (site based) and play a pivotal role in supporting our people agenda while developing into a future HR leader within Premier Foods.You will […]
  • Closing Date: 17/06/2026Location: England – North West. Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough CouncilSalary: Grade C SCP 4 £25,185 pro rata (£13.41 p/h)Location: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Meadows Leisure CentreContract: CasualWorking Pattern: Part TimeDBS Check: NoClosing Date: 17/06/2026 at 23:59Reference: COMM/26/337654For the role of Customer service Assistant, applicants must possess excellent communication and interpersonal […]
  • Closing Date: 07/06/2026Location: England – North West. Employer: Knowsley CouncilSalary: £13.45 per hourLocation: Stockbridge Village Library, The Withens, Stockbridge Village, L28 1SU, Prescot Library, Aspinal Street, Prescot, Knowsley, L34 5GA, Kirkby Library, The Centre, Norwich Way, Kirkby, Knowsley , L32 8XY, Huyton Library, Civic Way, Huyton, Knowsley , L36 9GD, Halewood Library, […]
  • Closing Date: 03/06/2026Location: Wales.,UK Nationwide.The ONS operates a flexible hybrid working model across the UK, with colleagues linked to one of our contractual locations working between office and remote throughout the week. The locations for these roles are Newport (Gwent), Titchfield (Fareham), Manchester or Darlington.All colleagues are required to work from their contractually […]
  • Closing Date: 29/05/2026Location: England – North West. About This Role: Part-Time Support Worker18 Hours per week£13.01 per hour About us:Autism Initiatives provide a personalised, autism specialist service that makes a positive different to the lives of autistic people.Our services focus on:Supporting people to be as independent as possible in their homesSupporting people to achieve […]
  • Closing Date: 02/11/2026Location: England – North West.Cash for Kids is dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged children and young people from the moment they’re born up to and including the age of 18. Our Mission Christmas campaign aims to make sure that children living in poverty wake up to gifts on […]
  • Closing Date: 07/06/2026Location: England – North West. Why Us?It’s time to join West Lancs as we embark on delivering our new and ambitious Vision and Priorities. With a focus on environmental sustainability, generating economic prosperity, building inclusive & healthy communities and financial resilience, we are looking for exceptional candidates to help shape […]
  • Closing Date: 30/05/2026Location: Wales.,UK Nationwide.LocationThe ONS operates a flexible hybrid working model across the UK, with colleagues linked to one of our contractual locations working between office and remote throughout the week. The locations for this role are Newport, Titchfield (Fareham).All colleagues are required to work from their contractually allocated site for […]
  • Closing Date: 08/11/2026Location: England – South East. If you're a final-year student or graduate, wanting to make a genuine difference, The Wildlife For All Trust is looking to expand its team. We’re a pioneering charity with a refreshingly different and deeper approach. Amongst other projects, we run a huge nature reserve in South […]
  • Closing Date: 15/07/2026Location: England – North West. Flexible Care Professional Role – Perfect for Students!Looking for a part-time role that makes a genuine difference and fits around your studies? Join our team at Home Instead West Lancashire and Chorley, where every day gives you the chance to brighten someone’s life and support them […]
  • Closing Date: 21/07/2026Location: England – North West. About The RoleBy providing an excellent visitor experience as a member of the Living History team, you will be bringing wetlands throughout history, and the history of the mere to life by delivering key messages about how important wetlands are for food, materials, medicine and […]
  • Closing Date: 09/06/2026Location: England – West Midlands.Location: RfA Birmingham office (BAYC, 581 Pershore Road, Birmingham, B29 7EL) and other Birmingham and Walsall locationsSalary: £30,000 per annumHours: Full time (37.5 hours) We may consider part time for one of the roles. All roles will require regular evening and weekend (Saturday or Sunday) working.Reports […]
  • Closing Date: 01/08/2026Location: England – North West.Volunteer physio for West Cheshire Football team (home games in Ellesmere Port)We will provide any materials required that are requested i.e. tape, creams etc…Looking for a volunteer physio to be part of the team on game days.  If prefer to work in a pair that is […]
  • Closing Date: 30/05/2026Location: England – North West.An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Commercial team at Liverpool City Council. We are looking for multiple graduates  who wish to gain experience and contribute to the team through the completion of appropriate duties in relevant work areas through the successful completion of the CIEH […]

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.

  • 13:00 17/06/2026Location: 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
  • 13:00 03/06/2026Location: 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 using Careers Work Experience and Placements Scheme.
  • 13:00 24/06/2026Location: 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.
  • 13:00 10/06/2026Location: 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.
  • 10:00 29/05/2026Location: Hybrid EventThis support session will explore how to explore, self source, and secure work experience and placement opportunities, in addition to how to register them for credit-bearing modules.
  • 12:00 02/06/2026Location: Virtual EventStepping into the world of work as a disabled student can feel like a big leap in this interactive webinar, we’ll help you build the confidence to make informed choices about if, when, and how to disclose your disability