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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 Searching Browse opportunities on the Careers Portal

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.

  • Event Welfare Volunteer – Including The Warehouse Project – W.E.L.Safe CIC
    Closing Date: 01/12/2024Location: England – North West.About us:W.E.L.Safe CIC is a not for profit organisation delivering welfare and harm reduction support at live events, clubs and festivals, creating non-judgemental safer spaces for all. W.E.L.Safe will be delivering welfare, ensuring event goers are staying safe and enjoying their experience, by offering a place […]
  • Safran – HR Graduate Scheme – Graduate Recruitment Bureau
    Closing Date: 01/10/2025Location: England – South West.Safran is a leading international high-technology group with two core business areas: aerospace and defence. Its 92,000 employees work across more than 276 locations and 30 countries, with limitless opportunity on offer within aerospace for the design, production and maintenance of aircraft landing gear, electrical systems […]
  • Exciting 13-Month Placement Opportunities at Müller! – Sanctuary Graduates
    Closing Date: 30/11/2024Location: UK Nationwide.Müller are looking for enthusiastic second year students to join their 13-month industrial placement scheme in July 2025.  There are a range of opportunities available, please note that you can express an interest in multiple roles and your preferences will be noted at the interview stage.   Who […]
  • Safran – HR Systems Graduate Scheme – Graduate Recruitment Bureau
    Closing Date: 01/08/2025Location: England – South West.Safran is a leading international high-technology group with two core business areas: aerospace and defence. Its 92,000 employees work across 30 countries, with limitless opportunity on offer within aerospace.As one of the world’s most innovative companies, Safran develops everything from jet engines, landing systems and helicopter […]
  • HR Business Partner – Runshaw College
    Closing Date: 11/10/2024Location: England – North West. HR BUSINESS PARTNER – REF 240927 Up to £29,868 p.a. 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 learner at the […]
  • HR Administrator – Runshaw College
    Closing Date: 11/10/2024Location: England – North West. HR ADMINISTRATOR – REF 240931 Up to £24,536 p.a. Runshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our outstanding results, friendly and supportive culture and focus on putting the student at the heart of all that […]
  • Trainee Parenting Practitioner – The Young Person's Advisory Service
    Closing Date: 14/10/2024Location: England – North West. The Young Person’s Advisory Service (YPAS) is a Liverpool based Youth Information Advice and Counselling Service (YIACS) that provides a wide range of youth work provision, support, and therapeutic interventions across Merseyside. This Trainee Parenting Practitioner post will help you develop skills in evidence-based parenting […]
  • UW Partner – Utility Warehouse
    Closing Date: 11/07/2026Location: Virtual or Homebased.We are a FTSE 250 company and a great British success story. UK based and working from home. Flexible Income, choose your own hours, Part Time, Full Time! Full support and training given. Monthly and annual Incentives such as meals out, festival tickets and holidays. Perfect job […]
  • School Support Councillor – Ormskirk School
    Closing Date: 30/10/2024Location: England – North West.Overview: Ormskirk School is seeking enthusiastic and compassionate students from Edge Hill University for a placement opportunity. This role is aimed at individuals trained or currently studying in the field of mental health, including areas such as bereavement, anxiety, and emotional wellbeing. You will work closely […]
  • People Graduate Programme – Liberty Global
    Closing Date: 16/10/2024Location: England – South East.Start date: 1st September 2025 Salary: £41,000 Duration: Three years Location: London   We’re building Tomorrow’s Connections Today, bringing people together through the power of our technology. Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications and an active investor in cutting-edge […]
  • Edge Hill Industry Project Placement – Practera
    Closing Date: 25/11/2024Location: Virtual or Homebased.OverviewWould you like to boost your employability and professional network in just 2 to 3 weeks? Would you like to help a real business solve a challenge?This February we’re offering all students the opportunity to partake in one of three virtual Edge Hill Industry Project Placements, where you […]
  • Gateway Assessor – Citizens Advice Wigan Borough
    Closing Date: 31/10/2024Location: England – North West.LOCATION: Wigan or LeighPROVIDER INFORMATION:We are a local charitable organisation, assisting residents of Wigan Borough with free, independent, confidential and impartial information and advice around queries within Social Welfare Law, focusing on Welfare Benefits, Debt and Money advice, Housing & Employment. We empower those who are […]

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