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Decisions, Decisions…. Invest time and effort in your future. We know it’s a ‘big ask’ and there’s a lot to think about…. You’re half way through your course now… This time last year - GCSE’s,
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Decisions, Decisions… • Invest time and effort in your future. • We know it’s a ‘big ask’ and there’s a lot to think about… You’re half way through your course now… • This time last year - GCSE’s, • This time next year you will have left Carmel, be sitting your final exams and looking forward to the next big chapter in your life. –.
Will you have advice from family and friends? Are you the first person from your family to go to university? Are you seeking employment, Art foundation courses, nursing courses?..... • Lots of people in College can help you. We’re going to help too. • YOU though will be the one to make the decisions… listen to everyone’s advice and then do what’s right for you. • UCAS is open from 1st September 2019 for people to apply for courses starting September 2020… first come first served and for some courses the closing date is the 15th October 2019.
Important Decisions • We’re going to: • Look at the UCAS website to explore options in H.E. • Explore the value of a degree in Psychology and/or the transferable skills. • Think about other options for those of you who are not considering H.E. just yet.
Important Decisions • What thoughts have you had so far about your career progression…what are your plans after Carmel? • What qualifications/grades will you need? • What information would it be useful to find out over the next couple of lessons?
Now…spend a little time thinking about the following: Ask yourself the question ‘why do I want to apply to HE?’… are some reasons linked to the social life? (It’s a valid reason too ) What type of course? BA/BSC?..... Other?... What type of Institution? City? Campus? Other?
Now go to https://www.ucas.com/ • Have a read.
What are your options? • Which subject? • Which course? • Where? • Open day info? • What subject(s)? • What kind of course? • Where do you want to study/live? • Is it a city/campus institution?
There is some very important information on the UCAS website about deadlines and the application process. You will be told a lot more about this by your PAT. • For now, focus on two key points. • When are the main deadline dates? • How many course choices can you make?
Some courses such as Medicine, Dentistry and Vet science only allow you to make 4 choices and the remaining one would be for a related degree but not medicine… PATs will talk you through this. • You can make 5 choices for a Psychology degree if you want to.
It’s time to also talk about types of degree in terms of: • Single honours degree • Joint honours degree • Combined honours degree
For a degree in Psychology - be aware of the BPS guidelines as they have some strict rules about validation of degrees and the amount and type of Psychology that has to be covered in your degree course. • Is your university Psych course BPS approved?
Now think about degree courses in Psychology or combining Psychology with another subject. • Why is a degree in Psychology useful to me? • Look at the following web sites now as you have thought about why a degree? What degree? And where? So you can apply this knowledge to possible careers. • www.bps.org.uk/careers • If you are considering Psychology you may well want to look at joining the BPS as a student member and that information is on the same page.
www.dfes.gov.uk/recognisedukdegrees • Information about if institution/department is any good.
This isn’t the end of your searching, only the beginning…it is time consuming but remember you are making very important decisions about your future and you can only expect others to invest time and effort in you if you are prepared to do the same.
Go back to www.ucas.com • Even if you think you’re not going to HE, browse a couple of courses just so you know you had a good look and made an informed decision not to apply…there are loads of new courses out there that you may never have even heard of but are right up your street. • If you know you are going to be applying for things like music, nursing, art etc look to see how their application process works and if you are looking for employment look up some useful web addresses for that.
For all psychology specialisms you must have: Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) Accredited postgraduate qualification/ supervision
GBC You must: Achieve at least a 2:2 on an undergraduate honours degree (recognised as meeting GBC) or have completed a Society-accredited conversion qualification As well as: Society-accredited postgraduate qualifications and training Postgraduate training and experience of teaching psychology Completed psychology research to doctoral level
What is Clinical Psychology? Aims to reduce psychological distress and enhance and promote psychological well-being. Wide range of psychological difficulties may be dealt with e.g.- anxiety, depression, relationship problems, learning disabilities, child and family problems and serious mental illness. Mainly work in healthcare settings such as hospitals and social services. Mostly work for the NHS, some are in private practice. Qualifications Required: GBC 3 Year Accredited Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Prior to their clinical doctorate most clinical trainees undertake some form of relevant work experience. Clinical psychology
What is Counselling Psychology? Relatively new breed of professional applied psychology concerned with the integration of psychological theory and research with therapeutic practice. Counselling psychologists work almost anywhere there are people. Currently employed in industry, commerce, the prison service the education sector, and health and social care settings. Qualifications Required: GBC 3 Year Accredited Doctorate in Counselling Psychology OR The Society’s Qualification in Counselling Psychology Counselling psychology
What is Educational Psychology? Educational psychologists tackle the problems encountered by young people in education, which may involve learning difficulties and social or emotional problems. Educational Psychologists work mainly within Local Education Authorities, although some may be employed by Social Services or Health, attached to independent schools or work in private practice. Qualifications Required: GBC 3 Year accredited Doctorate in Educational Psychology OR In Scotland an accredited MSc (2 years) plus the Society’s Award in Educational Psychology (1 year supervised practice ). Educational psychology
What is Forensic Psychology? Forensic Psychology is devoted to psychological aspects of legal processes in courts; applying psychological theory to criminal investigation, understanding psychological problems associated with criminal behaviour and the treatment of criminals. Mainly work in the prison service, although they may also work for the NHS and Social Services Qualifications Required: GBC Accredited MSc in Forensic Psychology OR Stage 1 of Society’s Qualification in Forensic Psychology Stage 2 of Society’s Qualification in Forensic Psychology Forensic psychology
What is Health Psychology? Health psychology is the use of psychological principles are used to promote changes in people’s attitudes, behaviour and thinking about health and illness. Health psychologists are represented in a number of settings, such as hospitals, academic health research units, health authorities and university departments Qualifications Required: GBC Accredited MSc in Health Psychology Stage 2 of the Society’s Qualification in Health Psychology Health psychology
What is Neuropsychology? Neuropsychologists work with people of all ages with neurological problems, which might include traumatic brain injury, stroke, toxic and metabolic disorders, tumours and neuro-degenerative diseases. Neuropsychologists work in a variety of settings including regional neurosciences centres, rehabilitation centres, community services. Qualifications Required: GBC Chartered Status in either Clinical or Education Psychology Society’s Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN) Neuropsychology
What is Occupational Psychology? Occupational psychology is the application of psychological knowledge and expertise to identify and resolve organisational, team and individual levels of working. Occupational psychologists may work in-house for larger organisations, in both the private and public sectors (including government departments. Other are in private practice or work as consultants. Qualifications Required: GBC Accredited MSc in Occupational Psychology OR Stage 1 of the Society’s Qualification in Occupational Psychology Stage 2 of the Society’s Qualification in Occupational Psychology occupational psychology
What is Sport & Exercise Psychology? Sport psychologists work with sports participants across a range of both team and individual sports and from amateur to elite levels of competition. An exercise psychologist is primarily concerned with the application of psychology to increase exercise participation and with the general public. Sport and Exercise psychologists work in a wide range of sport and exercise settings. Qualifications Required: GBC Accredited MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology OR Stage 1 of the Society’s Qualification in Sport and Exercise Psychology Stage 2 of the Society’s Qualification in Sport and Exercise Psychology sport & exercise psychology
What is Teaching and Research? Teaching and research usually go hand in hand at the higher education level, with lecturers at Higher Education Institutions usually undertaking some research as well as teaching. All university lecturers are expected to help extend their subject by gathering psychological evidence on key research questions, and tell others what they have found by publishing articles Qualifications Required GBC PhD in psychology OR Three years postgraduate experience as a teacher of psychology teaching and research in psychology
The following slides have more in depth information on the range of Psychology career specialisms…
www.bps.org.uk/careers Psychology Careers Information Line: 0116 252 9534 Society Qualification Information Line: 0116 252 9505
On your sheet of paper, answer the following questions…. • MEG Grade • Aspirational Grade • Subjects Studied • 1. • 2. • 3. • 4. • Additional courses/interests • What are your current thoughts about what you will be applying for in September in terms of progression from Carmel college? • Higher education course • Apprenticeship • Employment • Gap year • If it is university, what are the entry requirements for your course? • What interests do you have? • What work experience have you completed? • Do you work part time? What do you do? • This will help us to personalise your subject comment on your UCAS form
