Psychology students....what do you plan to do after your degree?

Do you have to do your two years of teaching BEFORE applying for educational psychology doctorates?

What differences lie between a graduate medicine degree and, for instance, clinical doctorate followed by specialisation in neuropsychology?

I plan to do a Masters in Education (which includes a PGCE course) teach for a couple of years or go into research depending on what's available then become an Educational Psychologist.

May I know the name of the university? Sounds like a good choice and the inclusion of the PGCE is a deal breaker.

Well I know Durham do it. https://www.dur.ac.uk/education/postgraduate/pgce/maqts/

I think the institute of education in London do it too. I'm sure there are many but Durham say's it the most clearly!

EDIT: Just found Nottingham do it too! http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/education/prospective/teacher-training/pgce/after-the-course.aspx
I'm therefore guessing most good unis which offer PGCE allow you to do an MA Education too

I know you get funding to do a PGCE, do you also get funding for the MA Education?

I'm currently doing my 2nd year in Forensic psychology. I briefly had a look at what I would need to do to be become a forensic psychologist and from my understanding. I need to do an MSc in forensic psychology, gain some work experience with the BPS and the register for another thing. All so very confusing at the moment, definitely need an appointment an careers centre for it to be put in layman's terms.


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After finishing your BPS accredited psychology degree, you will need to apply for the forensic psychology masters which is also accredited and takes one year full time. You will need some relevant experience to put on your application (e.g. working voluntarily in the probation service) as it is very competitive to get onto the course, and you will probably have to fund it yourself as student finance does not cover it, unless you can get a scholarship with the university. Once finishing your masters you will then need to complete two years of supervised practice, then you can register with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) as a Forensic Psychologist.

All in all training and qualification takes 6 years in total, including your undergraduate degree, masters, and supervised practice. Some universities offer a doctorate in forensic psychology which includes the masters and work placements required, which you could also look into.

I'm currently doing my 2nd year in Forensic psychology. I briefly had a look at what I would need to do to be become a forensic psychologist and from my understanding. I need to do an MSc in forensic psychology, gain some work experience with the BPS and the register for another thing. All so very confusing at the moment, definitely need an appointment an careers centre for it to be put in layman's terms.


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