Whether you're a recent graduate of psychology or are just considering what doors psychology can open, you might be wondering what your options are out there for psychology graduates. Check out these five career pathways for psychology graduates, and if none of these tickle your fancy, we have hundreds more job roles on our site here.
Criminal Intelligence Analyst
Criminal intelligence analysts look at data and identify patterns in criminal activity, from fraud to violent crime. Criminal Intelligence Analysts might move into this field after completing a degree that includes data analysis (psychology, criminology, social science, computing, or maths & statistics).
Salary: £20k - £25k
Hours: 37 - 40 per week
Full job description here.
Clinical Psychologist
Clinical psychologists help people make positive changes to their thinking and behaviour. You'll need to complete a 3-year degree in psychology accredited by The British Psychological Society (BPS) or a 3-year postgraduate doctorate in clinical psychology.
Salary: £30k - £99k
Hours: 37 - 39 per week
Full job description here.
Psychotherapist
Psychotherapists use talking techniques and therapies to help people who are distressed, or have mental health problems. You'll usually need a degree and postgraduate award in psychotherapy that is recognised by the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy, British Psychoanalytic Council, or the Association of Child Psychotherapists. Courses can take up to 4 years to complete.
Salary: £30k - £43k
Hours: 39 - 41 per week
Full job description here.
Art Therapist
Art therapists help people express difficult thoughts and feelings through creative activities. You'll need to combine knowledge of art and its techniques with psychology and counselling skills.
Salary: £30k - £43k
Hours: 37 - 39 per week
Full job description here.
Psychologist
Psychologists study people's behaviour, motivations, thoughts and feelings, to help them overcome or control their problems. You'll need a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree in psychology leading to Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), work experience in the specialism you want to work in, a BPS accredited postgraduate qualification relating to your chosen specialism. If you have a degree that isn't in psychology, you may be able to complete an approved psychology conversion course.
Salary: £32k - £83k
Hours: 35 - 40 per week
Full job description here.
