Has anyone got any suggestions for psychology work experience?

I am starting work experience tomorrow (I’m in year 12) but realised that it isn’t at all relevant to psychology. I have done work experience in the army, which was significant, but thought about my UCAS application and realised that this work experience is kind of lame. I was going to do some extra work experience in the six weeks holidays so can I please have some ideas of what I could do? Thanks!

Psychology is an academic subject at uni so you don't need work experience for your UCAS application. On your personal statement you need to show your interest in your subject beyond the A level curriculum through additional reading, podcasts, MOOCs, etc., and then by reflecting on what you have learnt or found interesting. Have a look at the suggestions on Cambridge's website, which can apply to all unis:
https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/apply/before/improve-application

Clinical work experience can have strong ties to neuroscience, such as work with patients with neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s which ties into some of the reading lists. Depending on where you apply there can be a substantial element of neuroscience in your psychology degree. Work experience at your local hospital or volunteering with a group dedicated to address issues such as slowing of movement with patients with Parkinson’s can be enriching and enlightening, if this is what interests you.

I am starting work experience tomorrow (I’m in year 12) but realised that it isn’t at all relevant to psychology. I have done work experience in the army, which was significant, but thought about my UCAS application and realised that this work experience is kind of lame. I was going to do some extra work experience in the six weeks holidays so can I please have some ideas of what I could do? Thanks!

I am starting work experience tomorrow (I’m in year 12) but realised that it isn’t at all relevant to psychology. I have done work experience in the army, which was significant, but thought about my UCAS application and realised that this work experience is kind of lame. I was going to do some extra work experience in the six weeks holidays so can I please have some ideas of what I could do? Thanks!

I am starting work experience tomorrow (I’m in year 12) but realised that it isn’t at all relevant to psychology. I have done work experience in the army, which was significant, but thought about my UCAS application and realised that this work experience is kind of lame. I was going to do some extra work experience in the six weeks holidays so can I please have some ideas of what I could do? Thanks!

I am starting work experience tomorrow (I’m in year 12) but realised that it isn’t at all relevant to psychology. I have done work experience in the army, which was significant, but thought about my UCAS application and realised that this work experience is kind of lame. I was going to do some extra work experience in the six weeks holidays so can I please have some ideas of what I could do? Thanks!

Hii I might be repeating things that people have already said so sorry If I am! but for psych you’ll mainly get experience with placements through your university as it’s quite hard to get relevant experience for under 18’s since it’s such a serious subject.
However to boost your applications you could look into volunteering for psychological studies that are taking place in your area if they want your age group - you’ll be able to look for these through a local university.
Also, volunteering to help people (in any way really) can be quite relevant as you need to show that you’re good at communicating )

Hello @e.hudson.colvill,
Well done for being so proactive!
Although work experience isn’t necessary for a personal statement in psychology, it can be very valuable for developing skills and finding out what you enjoy.
I was an online tutor for Tutor the Nation which was so rewarding and could be good to include in your personal statement.
Hope this helped and let me know if you have any other questions 🙂
Poppy, 2nd Year Psychology

Hii I might be repeating things that people have already said so sorry If I am! but for psych you’ll mainly get experience with placements through your university as it’s quite hard to get relevant experience for under 18’s since it’s such a serious subject.
However to boost your applications you could look into volunteering for psychological studies that are taking place in your area if they want your age group - you’ll be able to look for these through a local university.
Also, volunteering to help people (in any way really) can be quite relevant as you need to show that you’re good at communicating )