Psychology

The Department of Psychology prides itself on producing highly skilled graduates, whose knowledge and experience are valuable in a variety of work environments. The combination of research training, advanced understanding of human behaviour, academic debate and analysis, and 'people skills' mean that graduates are attractive to employers in a range of industries and public services. Our single subject undergraduate degrees are also accredited by our professional body, The British Psychological Society. This means that they are the first step for students who wish to have a career as a professional psychologist.

Our students are provided with the following skills and experience throughout their time with us, in order to prepare them for employment:

independent working;
reflection on their performance;
originality in tackling and solving problems;
critical appraisal techniques;
an understanding of how organisations work and professional practice;
an understanding of human behaviour and diversity;
expertise in testing and assessment;
written and oral communication skills;
research and analysis skills;
effective decision making skills;
team and group working;
professional behavior in the workplace.

In addition to the skills acquired as part of their curriculum, our students have a selection of additional opportunities open to them, designed to support their career development and enhance their CVs. These include

undergraduate student placements during the summer vacation, working with an established researcher;
workshops on specific research and laboratory skills;
regular meetings with their Personal Tutor to discuss their personal development and careers aspirations;
a Departmental Careers Tutor;
CV workshops;
advertising opportunities for subject-relevant work and voluntary experience to our students;
dedicated web-pages giving information on job-hunting, careers and post-graduate training for Psychology graduates
careers talks by professional psychologists and businesses.

Advice from the Employability Service

Pre-entry guidance
For those considering entering higher education, choosing between the many different courses can be challenging. If you are a college leaver, returning to study, or even if you have not been in education since school, our Careers Guidance Advisers can help you think through your options and find the right path for you.

To book an appointment with a Careers Guidance Adviser, email employability@anglia.ac.uk

Advice whilst studying
Each faculty has a designated Employability Adviser who is dedicated to creating opportunities for students to develop their employability skills, and help them with the whole job application process from start to finish.
The Faculty Employability Advisers arrange events for students to attend such as:

Workshops (CV writing, job search, job application, interview techniques etc)
Job fairs - specific and general
Company tours
Employer talks
Drop-In sessions for one-to-one guidance and advice

The Employability Service
Call: 0845 196 6700 / 6701
Click: employability@anglia.ac.uk
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Psychology

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