Career Learning
Understand your options. Find your path in psychology and beyond.
Not sure what to do with your psychology degree?
These links go to official bodies, universities and trusted services. Guidance is UK-focused and requirements vary by country, so always check entry requirements with the relevant professional body or employer.
Explore psychology careers in the UK
Official overviews of the main areas of psychology and what each role involves.
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Careers in psychology
British Psychological Society
Routes into each branch of psychology, from clinical to sport and exercise.
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Psychological professions in the NHS
NHS Health Careers
Roles, training and pay bands for psychological professions in the NHS.
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Psychologist job profiles
National Careers Service
Qualifications, training routes, typical salaries and day-to-day work for psychologists.
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What can I do with my psychology degree?
University of Plymouth
Psychology career options, transferable skills, work experience and further study.
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Accreditation and registration
Protected titles such as clinical or counselling psychologist need accredited training and HCPC registration.
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Practitioner psychologists
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
The regulator's list of protected titles and how registration works.
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Search the HCPC register
HCPC
Check that a practitioner psychologist is registered.
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Find an accredited course
British Psychological Society
BPS-accredited undergraduate, conversion and postgraduate courses.
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Free courses to build your skills
Short, free online courses from universities. Useful for CVs, personal statements and interviews.
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Starting with psychology
The Open University (OpenLearn)
Free introductory course exploring how people think, feel and behave, with a statement of participation on completion.
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Psychological First Aid
Johns Hopkins University (Coursera)
Free to audit. Supporting people in distress, valued by support-worker employers.
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Psychology courses
FutureLearn
UK university short courses on mental health, child development and more.
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Mental health e-learning
NHS England e-Learning for Healthcare
Free NHS training modules for people working in health and care.
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Think beyond your degree
Fields where psychology skills transfer well, with the professional bodies that cover them.
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HR and people careers
CIPD
CIPD qualifications and learning for HR and people roles.
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Market and social research careers
Market Research Society
Graduate routes into research, insight and analysis.
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Behavioural science in government
GOV.UK
Government Social Research profession and how to join.
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