School of Psychology careers and employability support

An exciting future awaits

Our undergraduate and postgraduate courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). This gives graduates the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. BPS accreditation is a recognised mark of quality that employers across the field value.

Our graduates go on to work as professional psychologists. They work in areas such as health psychology, clinical psychology, sports psychology, and counselling. Many graduates choose different career paths using their specialist knowledge and transferable skills. These skills make them strong candidates across many sectors.

Our graduates move into roles in marketing, user experience, management, teaching, and social work. Others work in the civil service or probation services.

The School of Psychology offers a range of opportunities and activities built into the curriculum. These help students build skills and gain the experience they need for their future careers.

For example:

• Study Abroad | Global opportunities
• Year in industry
• Collaborative projects with future employers
• Paid internships and research roles
• Hands-on authentic learning and assessment activities
• Graduate assessment centre experiences and hackathons