Life after Queen Mary
Through the degree, you will develop excellent communication, data analysis, critical thinking, creative and interpersonal skills.
This foundation opens the door to a wide range of exciting career paths. Whether you're aiming to pursue further training to become a chartered psychologist, enter research, move into healthcare, education, business, or the third sector, this MSc equips you with the psychological insight and transferable skills that are highly valued across industries. Graduates often go on to roles in mental health support, policy, human resources, UX design, market research, and more, or take the next step towards a doctorate or clinical training. The programme is not just a route into psychology, it's a launchpad for a dynamic and meaningful career.
Graduates of this programme will be well placed to pursue careers in a variety of fields including:
- Health Management
- Policing
- Education
- Clinical Psychology
- Forensic Psychology
- Organisational Psychology
- 93% of our postgraduate taught students at the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences are in employment or further study 15 months after graduating (HESA GOS, 2022/23)
- 87% of those in work are in highly skilled employment and earning over the median salary (HESA GOS, 2022/23)
- £31,744 The average UK salary 15 months after graduating for our postgraduates (HESA GOS, 2022/23)
During your studies you'll have access to support at every stage in your degree, including one-to-one academic guidance, tailored workshops and external guest speakers. The school also has a dedicated Careers and Enterprise Team, who can offer specialist advice and organise subject-specific events.
From your very first day till up to two years after you graduate you will have access to the team. They’ll work with you to:
- Give you specialist advice on choosing a career path.
- Support you with finding work experience, internships and graduate jobs.
- Feedback on CVs, cover letters and application forms.
- Interview coaching.
The course itself has been designed with employability in mind and aims to enhance each of the core employability elements of knowledge, attributes and skills that are highly valued by a wide range of employers from a wide number of careers in the public and private sector.
Graduates from the programme may progress to:
Careers in Clinical Psychology and Counselling
- Counselling training
- UK Clinical Doctorate programmes
Careers in research
- PhD programmes in areas related to clinical psychology, psychiatry, and mental health
- Research in the health sector
Careers in the health sector
- NHS and private healthcare providers