Top jobs with a psychology masters degree
Find out what you could do with a masters degree in psychology and discover some of the jobs our graduates have secured.
We will help you embark on an exciting career in psychology. You will develop subject-specific knowledge and confidence with psychological research, whilst broadening your skill set and world view.
"We aim to develop your theoretical and practical knowledge, help you gain work experience in developmental settings and build close relationships with academics and practitioners. This provides a stepping stone towards clinical or educational doctorates, PhDs and other professions."
Dr Katie Gilligan, Programme Leader, MSc Developmental Psychology in Research and Practice
Graduate roles
Some of our graduates have gone on to start their careers in the following roles:
Developmental psychology
- Clinical Psychologist
- Educational Psychologist
Environmental psychology
- Creative Analyst
- Environmental Planning Consultant
- Planning Officer
- Project Manager
- Renewable Energy Consultant
- Sustainability Engagement Officer
- Workplace Consultant
Health psychology
- Health Advisor
- Prison Therapy Assistant
- Projects Officer (for health and social care sector)
- Public Health Officer
Social psychology
- Consultant
- Market Researcher
- Social Researcher (working for governments, charities, think-tanks and pressure groups)
- Support Worker
Psychology (conversion)
- Clinical Psychologist
- Counsellor
- Educational Psychologist
- Occupational Psychologist
- Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
- Sport and Exercise Psychologist.
“I’ve had the opportunity to improve several transferrable skills including data analysis and communication, which will be integral to my future career in the psychological field.”
Amen Eghosa-Aimufua, MSc Health Psychology
Related professions
The skills you gain are also highly relevant in other roles, including:
Developmental psychology
- Counsellor
- Social Worker
Environmental psychology
- Community Engagement Officer
Health psychology
- Behavioural Analysist
- Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
Social psychology
- Graduate Analyst
- Health Promotion Officer
Psychology (conversion)
- Advertising Executive
- Human Resources Manager
- Life Coach
- Market Researcher
- Play Therapist
- Recruitment Consultant
- Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator.
Many of our graduates go on to complete a PhD, investigating an area of personal interest.
Discover more about our postgraduate psychology courses and what it’s like being a student at Surrey.
