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Professional psychology

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In order to work as a professional psychologist you must have an accredited undergraduate degree (which gives you Graduate Basis for Chartered membership or GBC).  If you do not have an accredited psychology degree, you are able to gain GBC from a one year MSc Psychology (Conversion).

For all routes into professional psychology there is a requirement for postgraduate study at either a masters or post-doctorate level.  You will also need to gain relevant work (or voluntary) experience so there is no fast track route to professional psychology.  It is extremely rare for students to progress straight to a psychology doctorate qualification immediately after graduation - gaining relevant experience in your field of interest is extremely important.

 

Find out about the different branches of professional psychology below and read our alumni case studies to get an insight into their work, career pathways and their advice to you.

Clinical psychology

 

Counselling psychology

 

Educational psychology

 

Forensic psychology

 

Health psychology

 

Occupational psychology includes webinar with three UoN alumni

 

Sport and Exercise Psychology

 

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