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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.

Take a look at the latest part-time jobs, placements, volunteering opportunities and graduate vacancies for psychology students – directly from our vacancy portal.

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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.

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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

Latest opportunities for Psychology students

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.

  • Dstl Industrial placements – Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)
    Closing Date: 00:00 09-Oct-2023Location: England – South East.,England – South West. Are you studying a STEM or humanities degree? Do you have a curious mind and enjoy solving problems? Looking for the right year-long placement during your degree? Scratch the surface with a year- long placement with Dstl (Defence Science Technology and […]
  • Dstl Summer placements – Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)
    Closing Date: 00:00 09-Oct-2023Location: England – South East.,England – South West. Are you studying a degree in STEM or humanities?Are you curious? Want to enhance your studies whilst being paid? Begin scratching the surface with a 10-12 week summer placement where you will be embedded within a Science and Technology division: Cyber […]
  • Members for Independent Monitoring Boards throughout England and Wales – The Independent Monitoring Boards and Lay Observer Secretariat
    Closing Date: 00:00 29-Oct-2023Location: Hybrid.We are currently looking for new members to join the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) at most prisons across England and Wales. The IMB helps to ensure that proper standards of care and decency are maintained. Applicants do not need any special qualifications or experience as we will provide all […]
  • Volunteering Bulletin September 2023 – Volunteer Centre – West Lancs CVS
    Closing Date: 31-Oct-2023Location: England – North West.West Lancs CVS support the public in sourcing volunteering local to the Ormskirk area, their September Volunteer Bulletin includes more information.  As a student volunteer you may be eligible for nomination to University Scholarships, and Careers Awards. You will also be able to register for the Careers Extra Edge […]
  • Year in Industry Placement – Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc
    Closing Date: 09-Nov-2023Location: England – South West.Your future starts here!If you are currently studying a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree with a requirement to complete a work placement & are eligible to live and work in the UK we want to hear from you!Join our Year in Industry Programme for an exciting journey, […]
  • Recruiting Associate- German Speaking (January 2024) – proSapient
    Closing Date: 24-Nov-2023Location: England – Greater London. Every day, somewhere in the world, important decisions are made. Whether it is a private equity company deciding to invest millions into a business or a large corporation implementing a new strategic direction, these decisions impact employees, customers, and other stakeholders. Consulting and private equity […]
  • Recruiting Associate (January 2024) – proSapient
    Closing Date: 24-Nov-2023Location: England – Greater London. Every day, somewhere in the world, important decisions are made. Whether it is a private equity company deciding to invest millions into a business or a large corporation implementing a new strategic direction, these decisions impact employees, customers, and other stakeholders. Consulting and private equity […]
  • Recruiting Associate – French Speaking (January 2024) – proSapient
    Closing Date: 24-Nov-2023Location: England – Greater London. Every day, somewhere in the world, important decisions are made. Whether it is a private equity company deciding to invest millions into a business or a large corporation implementing a new strategic direction, these decisions impact employees, customers, and other stakeholders. Consulting and private equity […]
  • Alarms Policy Officer – Merseyside Police HQ
    Closing Date: 00:00 06-Oct-2023Location: England – North West.Alarms Policy Officer [part-time]:Response & Resolution,Grade B – £23,121-£24,462,The Joint Command & Control Centre, Bridle Road.[2-day week: Thursdays and Fridays] Merseyside Police is a dynamic, challenging, rewarding place to work: we take pride in everything we do.  The best-performing urban Force as graded by HMICFRS […]
  • Strategic Analyst – Merseyside Police HQ
    Closing Date: 00:00 06-Oct-2023Location: England – North West.Strategic Analyst:Corporate Support & Development,Grade E – £30,783-£35,982,Merseyside Police Headquarters, Rose Hill.[Fixed-term contract – 18 months] Merseyside Police is a dynamic, challenging, rewarding place to work: we take pride in everything we do.  The best-performing urban Force as graded by HMICFRS to date, our strategy […]
  • HR Shared Service Centre Assistant – Merseyside Police HQ
    Closing Date: 00:00 10-Oct-2023Location: England – North West.Job description People ServicesContact CentreRecruitment and Transactions Assistants36,5 hours / would consider part time or job shareGrade C – £24,921 – £27,32112 Months FTC reviewable Please apply using the Merseyside Police Careers website, Job Reference: 1706 www.jobs.merseyside.police.uk Merseyside Police is a dynamic, challenging, rewarding place […]
  • Pathways to Planning Programme – Graduate Trainee Planner – Graduate Recruitment Bureau
    Closing Date: 01-Nov-2023Location: UnknownPathways to Planning is a new graduate programme which aims to discover graduates from all degree backgrounds with a passion for helping to design and sustain built and natural environments to become local government planners.What is the role?Employed on a three year fixed-term contract, you will work for a […]
  • People Advisory Services — Workforce Advisory Graduate Programme – EY
    Closing Date: 31-Oct-2023Location: England – Greater London.,England – North West.,England – South East.,England – South West.,England – West Midlands.,England – Yorkshire and the Humber.,Scotland.Are you at university and thinking about your next steps? Join the Workforce Advisory Graduate Programme and play a key role in helping organisations better manage their people while […]
  • Corporate & Business Graduate Programmes – Head Office Graduate Schemes 2024 – NFU Mutual
    Closing Date: 05-Nov-2023Location: England – West Midlands.Make the most of your future with NFU Mutual Corporate & Business Graduate Programmes – Head Office Schemes 2024 (Customer Service / Risk / Marketing, Comms & Digital / Financial Services – Sales) Based: Stratford-upon-Avon Salary: £28,500 + Excellent Benefits, Conditions & Prospects The Business: Having […]
  • Care Roles at Stocks Hall – Stocks Hall Nursing & Care Group
    Closing Date: 01-Jan-2024Location: England – North East.At Stocks Hall Nursing & Care Group we are looking for genuinely caring and passionate people to join our well-established care, domestic, kitchen and activity teams.We have several locations close to the university including a residential home in Ormskirk, a nursing home in Skelmersdale and Burscough, […]
  • Placement Student – HR – Cummins Inc
    Closing Date: 03-Nov-2023Location: England – North East.Our culture believes in POWERING YOUR POTENTIAL. We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place and work with today’s most innovative thinkers to solve the world’s toughest problems. We believe in flexibility for you to explore your passions while making an […]
  • Graduate Scheme – Chartered Accountant – Audit Wales
    Closing Date: 31-Oct-2023Location: Wales.Do you see yourself as a future finance leader? Are you looking for a first-class, fully funded graduate opportunity to train as a chartered accountant? Then our Graduate Trainee programme might be what you’re looking for! Interested in where your tax money is going and what it is being […]
  • Learning Support Worker Placement – Jigsaw Trust
    Closing Date: 30-Oct-2023Location: England – South East.Are you studying Psychology or Social Care at University? Are you interested in Special Educational Needs and Behaviour Analysis?   JigsawPlus adult day centre for autistic learners aged 18 and over, has paid placements available for university students who are looking to develop their careers in […]
  • Trainee SEN Teacher Placememt – Jigsaw Trust
    Closing Date: 30-Oct-2023Location: England – South East.Are you studying Psychology or Education at University? Are you interested in Special Educational Needs and Behaviour Analysis?   Jigsaw School, a day school for autistic children aged 4-19, has paid placements available for university students who are looking to develop their careers in psychology and […]
  • Learning Support Worker – Jigsaw Trust
    Closing Date: 30-Oct-2023Location: England – South East.Worked in care or teaching previously? Experienced working with individuals with disabilities? Interested in autism and passionate about making a difference? Whatever your background, join JigsawPlus to build a career and make life changing differences. Salary: £25,000 per annum (£12.82 per hour) and a £500 bonus […]
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