Psychology is the scientific study of human mind and behaviour. Psychologists understand what influences our behaviour and use this to help us address many of the problems and issues in society today. There are many specialities within psychology helping people deal with all sorts of issues in life including: bereavement; trauma; mental illness; stress and anxiety; problems at school; and even improving athletic performance.
See the job profiles of the different divisions of psychology to get further information on a specific speciality.
You could be:
Have a look at each of the specialities for more information.
The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:
See the individual job profiles for pay scales. Some psychologists work for the NHS and will be on the NHS Agenda for Pay scale.
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The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
British Psychological Society
Tel: 0116 254 9568
E-mail:
info@bps.org.uk
Website:
http://www.bps.org.uk
Website (2):
http://careers.bps.org.uk
Twitter:
@BPSOfficial
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialBPS/
Disclosure Scotland
Tel: 03000 2000 40
E-mail:
info@disclosurescotland.gov.scot
Website:
https://www.mygov.scot/organisations/disclosure-scotland/
Twitter:
@DisclosureScot
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Tel: 0300 500 6184
E-mail:
education@hcpc-uk.org
Website:
http://www.hcpc-uk.org/
Twitter:
@The_HCPC
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/hcpcuk
The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is the UK-wide regulatory body responsible for setting and maintaining standards of professional training, performance and conduct in the following health care professions: Arts Therapists; Audiologist; Biomedical Scientist; Chiropodist and Podiatrist; Clinical Scientist; Dietician; Dramatherapist; Occupational Therapist; Operating Department Practitioner; Orthoptist; Paramedic; Physiotherapist; Practitioner Psychologist; Prosthetist and Orthotist; Radiographer; Speech and Language Therapist. (The HCPC may regulate other healthcare professions in the future.) The HCPC website contains a register of all approved courses in the above professions.