psychology career path
i want to go into either clinical cause first choice or organisational any insight into the second one would be appreciated.
also i am really interested in ux research so what masters and skills i should be looking out for?
also should i do a hr job out of bachelors for a few years and then get on masters?
also i am really interested in ux research so what masters and skills i should be looking out for?
also should i do a hr job out of bachelors for a few years and then get on masters?
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by bonossonsimpi want to go into either clinical cause first choice or organisational any insight into the second one would be appreciated.
also i am really interested in ux research so what masters and skills i should be looking out for?
also should i do a hr job out of bachelors for a few years and then get on masters?
also i am really interested in ux research so what masters and skills i should be looking out for?
also should i do a hr job out of bachelors for a few years and then get on masters?
You don't need a masters. Work experience is what you need - lots of different options open to you that might be useful in the long run.
You mention interest in research. Are you still at uni? Your uni years are prime time to get involved in the psychological lab work your lecturers might be doing out of lectures.
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Organisational psychology isn't a recognised practitioner area - occupational is
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by bonossonsimpi want to go into either clinical cause first choice or organisational any insight into the second one would be appreciated.
also i am really interested in ux research so what masters and skills i should be looking out for?
also should i do a hr job out of bachelors for a few years and then get on masters?
also i am really interested in ux research so what masters and skills i should be looking out for?
also should i do a hr job out of bachelors for a few years and then get on masters?
Hey 😊
You might want to have a look at the British Psychological Society website - here's the link for the job profile page for an Occupational Psychologist. There's lots of info on there about what the job entails and lots of useful links to resources, also if you look on the Career options in psychology page it offers lots of similar advice on all the different recognised psychology paths.
To pursue the path of UX research you will need good research skills, including coming up with research ideas and questions, data analysis, generally knowing how to form a good research study, etc.
Depending on what you're most interested in a good understanding of social psychology will be useful too as well as other areas, e.g. biological, cognitive, neuroscience. It really depends where your focus and passions lie.
In terms of what to do after your undergraduate degree, getting a job before continuing your studies can certainly be beneficial and teach you good skills. It can also be helpful to work for a little bit while you're deciding where you'd like to direct your focus so if you do decide to do postgraduate study you're choosing what really suits you. A job in an area like HR could also help you to spot any gaps or issues where further research could be beneficial 😊
A psychology degree is so varied, it equips you with lots of skills to take in different directions. Spending time thinking about where you'd most like to direct your interests can be helpful so you can choose what most interests you.
Becky
University of Salford Student Rep
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