Psychology
Useful Careers Resources
Introductory videos from the NHS about Psychological professions (such as Clinical Psychologist, Art Therapist, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner).
British Psychological Society – Career options in psychology
Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Forensic Psychologist, Health Psychologist, Occupational Psychologist, Sport and Exercise Psychologist, Academia, Research and Teaching.
Find your career in psychology
NHS Health Careers Website summarises roles working with patients with mental health issues (e.g. Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, Educational Mental Health Practitioner and Clinical Associate in Psychology).
Prospects Job Profiles - Secondary/ Primary Teacher, Human Resources Manager, Equality and Diversity Officer, Market Researcher, Marketing Executive, Advertising Executive, Public Relations Officer
For more ideas, see Prospects: What can I do with a Psychology degree?
British Psychological Society - specialist options and details of accredited postgraduate courses.
Psychological Professions Network includes a useful careers map
Health Careers NHS
ClinPsy, -for those interested in Clinical Psychology
Get Into Teaching
British Psychological Society
Association of Educational Psychologists
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychology
Clearing House for Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
Health and Care Professions Council (regulates Psychologists)
The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
The Social Research Association
The UK Council for Psychotherapy
Jobs in Psychology - BPS Jobs
NHS Jobs - NHS Jobs (including assistant psychologist, trainee PWP)
Civil Service (UK central government departments)
Civil Service Fast Stream
Surrey public sector jobs
Jobs.ac.uk - Jobs in universities including research assistants
Surrey Pathfinder
Jobs Go Public - Public sector jobs
LG Jobs - Public sector jobs
Third Sector - Charities
Community Care - Social care
People Management - HR roles
Personnel Today - HR roles
Campaign Live - Advertising, media and marketing
Prospects
Targetjobs
University of Surrey Students’ Union volunteering
V Inspired
Volunteering
Information about volunteering rights, with additional volunteering websites/agencies to explore
BPS qualifications website
Prospects - Postgraduate Study - Database of programmes and information on funding
Economic and Social Research Council (mainly PhD and research funding)
Find a Masters
Find a PhD
Postgraduate Courses Worldwide
Studentships for PhDs
Postgraduate Studentships
Fulbright - Postgraduate study in the USA
Teacher Training
BBC – Psychology related news
The Guardian – Psychology news and information
The Financial Times – Psychology and mental health news and information – free membership as a University of Surrey student
Science Daily – Sustainability research news
Don’t forget we are always happy to help you with every aspect of your career planning and development, wherever you are in your journey. If you are unclear about where to start or what to focus on first, just make an appointment with a Careers Consultant via Surrey Pathfinder and we can help you develop a plan for moving forward.
Visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion careers resources to find out more about diversity initiatives, employer perspectives and support at Surrey.
If you would like more information, visit MySurrey Help to find answers to the most common questions and details on how to ask us a question if you require more support.
