Psychologists
There are four main areas in Psychology: Clinical Psychologist, Health Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist and Forensic Psychologist.
Entry Requirements
University Admissions Tutors tend to be flexible about what A Levels, or equivalents, are required for entry to a degree, although a science subject is usually a pre-requisite. You will need to be able to handle scientific concepts, to be numerate and to develop writing skills. Biology, Mathematics, English, History, Economics or similar arts or social science subjects are all useful preparation for a degree course. Maths at the Scottish Standard Grade or at GCSE level A - C is usually required.
A- or AS-level psychology is never required for entry to a degree course, but many students find that this gives a useful insight into the subject and helps them decide if they will be suited to study psychology at degree level.
If you are interested in a career in psychology, you are strongly advised to take a degree that is accredited by the British Psychological Society.
To obtain entry on a post graduate course you need to have already acquired a honours degree in psychology (or its equivalent) recognised by the British Psychological Society. Applications for postgraduate courses in clinical psychology are available from:
Clearing House for Postgraduate Courses in Clinical Psychology
University of Leeds
15 Hyde Terrace
Leeds
LS2 9LT
Please note there is a small charge for the packs.
For further information on careers in psychology, please contact:
The British Psychological Society (BPS)
St Andrews House
48 Princess Road East
Leicester
LE1 7DR
Tel: 0116 254 9568
Fax: 0116 247 0787
E-mail:
[email protected]
Website:
www.bps.org.uk