Careers and employment

UQ Psychology students are equipped with a potent and diverse set of skills including critical thinking, research methodology, statistical analysis, and the ability to understand human behaviour.

This makes our graduates highly desirable to a range of employers, across a number of industries and sectors. Although many go on to complete postgraduate study and become registered psychologists, there are many alternative career paths to consider with a degree in psychology.

Before you go out and find work, it’s first important to:

• Get the most out of your undergraduate degree
• Understand your career options
• Maximise your employability

More information about each of these three areas is outlined below.

Getting the most out of your undergraduate degree

Due to the highly-competitive nature of the job market (and entry to our postgraduate psychology programs), it is increasingly important to gain additional skills and experiences over-and-above traditional coursework.

Here are some good examples of how you can get more out of your degree:

• Consider your study options and academic requirements in Psychology
• Look at ways to proactively develop your job skills
• Gain real-world psychology experience by applying for our ‘Good Neighbour’ Volunteer Program
• Join the UQ Psychology Students' Association as a member or an executive
• Apply for our summer/winter research program
• Travel overseas and gain international experience through UQ’s Global Experience Opportunities
• Hone your leadership skills through a range of UQ Advantage Programs

Career options in psychology

Psychology is a diverse discipline, with an even broader range of practical applications. For this reason, it can be tricky to understand the types of jobs and careers available to those with a degree in Psychology.

The following tools can help you consider your options:

• Learn about the wide variety of possible career pathways in Psychology
• Build your own career profile with MyFuture
• Discover the psychology jobs currently available
• Search a broader range of job options that could allow you to apply your skills

Maximising employability

A UQ Psychology degree will open many doors for you. However, finding a great job will also depend heavily on how well you can present yourself to the best potential employers. This is why it is important to take the time to develop your employability.

In addition to the areas mentioned above, you can further improve your employment prospects in the following ways:

• Find out how to get a job after graduating
• Complete UQ’s self-paced Employability online course – Employ101x
• Attend UQ’s impressive range of Career Assistance Workshops – Workshop Schedule
  • Searching for a job
  • Connecting with industry
  • Writing a resume
  • Completing online applications
  • Meeting selection criteria
  • Succeeding in an interview

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Need help?

If you would like to understand more about the possible career opportunities available to you, please email UQ Employability.