A Psychology degree is the
study of the human mind and behavior, where you are able to explore unanswered
questions about the brain; how it functions under stress, how it learns
language, how it remembers facts or how mental illness can affect the way it
works. Northumbria’s Masters degree in Psychology has been designed with your
employability in mind, and will prove valuable even if you decide not to pursue
a career in Psychology.
What can you do with a Psychology postgraduate degree?
If you’re studying for a Psychology Masters or just thinking about it,
you might be wondering: what career can I go into after graduation? Well, as a
flexible degree with avenues to different careers, Psychology covers a wide
range of roles and rewarding career paths. Here are just a few:
Psychologist
Northumbria’s British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited Psychology Masters is an
essential step on your journey towards a career in Psychology with a Chartered
Membership. You will
develop an advanced understanding of cognitive and developmental Psychology,
Biological and Social Psychology, Individual Differences and Psychological
Research Methods.
Business
Why do we buy
some products but not others? How does the media influence our
buying choices? How does our Psychology affect our ability to lead? And our
relationships with colleagues?
Understanding the human
mind is vital for helping organizations to thrive. It helps businesses to know
what employees need to perform well. It also tells them the feelings, thoughts,
and actions that explain why consumers make choices. A Masters in Psychology at
Northumbria University could be a great choice for the business sector. It is
especially good for Business Management, Marketing, PR, Human Resources and
Occupational and Organisational Psychology.
Health and Social Care
Health and social care
roles require people with excellent communication skills. They need to act
quickly to build strong relationships with their clients. They also need to
help them during tough situations. If you work in social work, community
support, outreach, mental health, or nursing, a postgraduate degree in Health Psychology and
specialist job training could open many doors. It will also help you to build
closer relationships with your service users.
Sport
Sport and Exercise Psychologists seek to understand how thoughts and emotions affect
performance and exercise behaviour. Practitioners use this knowledge to teach
psychological skills and to boost motivation and build self-belief at all
levels.
Exercise psychologists boost physical activity and
inspire communities to make lifestyle changes. Other careers can include
advising coaches on how to build team spirit. They also help athletes with
personal development. They aid with the mental effects of an injury.
Computing, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
The worlds of computing and AI are becoming more intertwined. They need a new generation of specialists to make machines that can do human-like tasks. These tasks include learning by themselves, decision making, and speech. In HCI, experts must observe how humans interact with computers. They must also create innovations. A Masters degree in Psychology will boost your career in computer science or programming.
Education
Teachers,
Play Therapists, Education Consultants, Special Educational Needs Coordinators
(SENCOs), School Counsellors and Career Advisors all need to be skilled in
developing relationships with young people and looking at issues from multiple
perspectives. If you work in an educational setting, or you’re looking to break
into the sector, a Psychology Masters degree combined
with specialist occupational training could help you to stand out.
Master of Research opportunity
If you already
have quite a clear idea about a particular topic you’d like to explore, or
you’re interested in a research-based career, then you might want to consider
our Psychology MRes.
No matter which career path you choose, our Psychology Masters will help you to develop a wide range of transferrable
skills that will make your CV shine – from problem-solving to communication,
independent research to teamwork and more.
