Prospects

what kind of career what you looking to get in to?

Good question..! I'm thinking research, but sometimes I consider a more business aspect such as advertising/marketing.

you should research what they ask for, as it may not be necessary

I am currently studying Psychology at Northumbria University and sometimes worry that as Northumbria isn't a Russell Group University that even if I get a 1:1 I will still be limited when applying for high end careers that offer a higher pay. I am considering applying for a Masters course at a higher ranked university after graduating to increase career prospects. Any advice? (No arrogant Red Brick students giving any of their negative opinions on Polytechnics please.)

Masters will be a waste of time and money if your just doing it with no specific career in mind. A masters in something related would a be great way of standing out though, depends what career your looking into. If you want to get into academic research its a lot easier with a masters, atlhough it gets increasingly competitive as you progress from masters->phd->post doc-> lecturer. For marketing i'm not sure whether a masters would be any better than doing work experience...

Masters will be a waste of time and money if your just doing it with no specific career in mind. A masters in something related would a be great way of standing out though, depends what career your looking into. If you want to get into academic research its a lot easier with a masters, atlhough it gets increasingly competitive as you progress from masters->phd->post doc-> lecturer. For marketing i'm not sure whether a masters would be any better than doing work experience...

Work experience is more valuable. You need it whether you want to do a masters or not. I would focus on work experience, internships, projects, societies and groups and networking.

did you goto uni? what did you study if you did?

Nope!

I'm going to be a uni this year for the first time, I've had some success but I personally cannot progress in the way that I want without a degree, so I'll be hopefully studying physics.

I took the traditional junior on the desk role which now barely exists and they are nearly always for grads/those with masters or even PhD's in a quantitative subject. Market has changed quickly in a short time! I would from my experience always recommend a degree in a quanta give subject, and learn to code if you can!

Is psychology a quanta give subject