Psychology student Melissa talks about an illuminating visit to speak to Manchester alumni in San Francisco via the University’s Global Graduates scheme. … More How my San Francisco trip with Global Graduates has shaped my career goals
In this blog post Psychology BSc alumni Adeeb Redman shares his journey from graduating from The University of Manchester to climbing the ranks of the West Midlands Police. After graduating from The University of Manchester with a degree in Psychology I felt on top of the world, but nothing can prepare you for how competitive … More Diving in – my journey from studying Psychology to becoming a police inspector
Psychology BSc alumni Corah Lewis had a clear idea of what she wanted to do with her life from a young age. Read about how she managed to achieve her ambitions and the road she took to get there. I have always felt fortunate that from the age of 15, I knew what I wanted … More Pursuing my childhood dream of becoming a Clinical Psychologist
Rupy Kaur is a BSc Psychology graduate. In this blog post Rupy reflects on how an interest in health psychology led to a career she loves. I completed my psychology degree at The University of Manchester back in 2008. I remember during my studies we had a module covering Health Psychology and I knew then … More How a passion for health psychology informed my career choices
Mursheda Ahmed, a BSc Psychology student, reflects on the opportunities that studying this subject presents. Studying Psychology at The University of Manchester has opened many doors for me. The options of careers one can pursue vary dramatically, and the choice is not just black and white. As students at Manchester, we have been given insight … More How studying Psychology has opened many doors for me
Heather came to Manchester to study on the BSc Psychology course. Now in her final year, she talks us through the process of researching and writing-up the paramount final-year dissertation. All of university feels like it’s been leading up to starting my dissertation. And in some ways, it has. My final 3 months at uni … More What I’ve learnt while writing my psychology dissertation
Third year BSc Psychology student, Heather, gives us an honest insight into her final year, including finding the right balance between focusing on completing your degree but also looking ahead towards your future career. … More My advice for struggling final-year students
BSc Psychology student, Phoebe, shares her advice on successfully securing a placement. She admits that applying for positions can be tough, but focusing on the positive aspects of the process is crucial. … More Applying for a placement year: the challenges and the benefits
Alana Potter is a third-year BSc Psychology student finishing up a placement year working as a Research Assistant in the Psychosis Research Unit in Manchester. Here, Alana discusses what she has learnt and her thoughts on returning for her final year. … More Why I recommend doing a placement year as a BSc Psychology student
Charlotte Playle is a BSc Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology student. Here, she talks about how students can get support for any issues they might have while studying at Manchester. … More Pride and the fear of asking for help: how to access support during your studies
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