Supporting you to become employable is right at the heart of our courses. We know you’re coming to university to study your chosen subject, meet new people and broaden your horizons. However, we also help you to focus on life after you have graduated to ensure that your hard work pays off and you achieve your ambition.
Previous Huddersfield Psychology graduates have gone on to work in education, healthcare, research, business and public services in organisations including the NHS, The Kirklees Dementia Hub, UK Home Office, Reed in Partnership, Practice Plus Group, BBT Group Ltd and Holmfirth High School.*
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“I feel the course prepared me well for the world of work. The transferable skills I developed in terms of research, writing and presentation are used frequently in my current working life. As a Police Officer, access to an academic skillset is important in understanding ever-changing legislation and procedure. Also, the understanding of different psychological perspectives on human behaviour such as socioeconomic and environmental factors has aided me in being able to empathise with both victims and offenders of crime. Having the ability to learn about investigative procedures, as well as understanding key criticisms of specific techniques related to interviewing and individual bias has been very beneficial in preparing me to face issues of concern within policing.”
Wajid Hussain graduated from Psychology BSc(Hons) in 2019 and is now a Police Constable with the Metropolitan Police Service
“My degree gave me the ability to write articulately and professionally, as well as research, presentation and critical thinking skills. My employers have looked favourably upon the counselling element of my degree as this gave me the skills to work with people in a compassionate and understanding manner. The lecturers were also brilliant, they went above and beyond and gave lots of support.”
Chloe Savage graduated from Psychology with Counselling BSc(Hons) in 2019 and is now an Assistant Head of Year at Calder High School and Family Project Worker at Families Forward
