What to do with a 2:2 Psychology Degree?

Hi,

I was wondering if anybody could help me out

I'm currently working in a secondary school supporting children with mental health and behavioural issues. However, I long to do something in the NHS but it all seems a bit overwhelming I don't really know which direction to go in.

I have obtained a 2.2 in my degree in Psychology.

My interests are mental health speech and language and CBT I don't think my grade will allow for much career improvement so I'm feeling quite depressed about it.

What career options will be open to me?

Thanks

Reply 1

Nerol

Original post by proy101

You might struggle with psychology roles with a 2:2, unless you do an MSc psychology conversion and try to get a better grade. However, other options that do not require a psychology degree exist. You could retrain as a mental health nurse or a speech and language therapist, you could look into training as a PWP or counsellor and later down the line train as a high intensity CBT therapist.

Reply 2

Arden University

Official Rep

Just on from Nerol's excellent advice (as always), if you did want to do an MSc Psychology conversion course there are a few high quality providers who would accept a 2:2 degree. Arden University might be worth checking out, I did mine there and had a great time. Their virtual learning environment is great, and there is a mixture of a blended learning option with 50% time spent on site in say London, leeds, Birmingham or Manchester, or 100% online.

For any provider, check out their Teaching Excellence Framework report which is heavily based on student feedback, readily available online

Marc
Arden University Student Ambassador

Reply 3

Lord Asriel

For those sort of gigs a mental health nursing qualification can open a lot of doors. It is a core profession to be able to access formal CBT training, it allows you to work across a number of different sectors and it is a job heavily in demand. Your 2:2 in psych will be a plus compared to your competition coming out of A-levels and schools. Definitely look into that.