Psychology placements
Our psychology courses offer opportunities for placements and voluntary experiences that are valuable for future employment applications.
Placement opportunities
In your third year of studying with us, you can undertake a placement. These are optional modules that are worth 10 or 20 credits and can be taken in the first semester or throughout the full year depending on your choice of module.
There are two options for placements. You can apply to take a placement found for you through the University which considers your experience, academic work, personal interests, and career aspirations. It is also possible for you to source your own placement and incorporate this into a credit-based placement module.
We offer support throughout your placement and can help you navigate the transition between student to employee, which makes you better equipped for the workplace.
Internal placements
Some of our students have had placements within the University of Sunderland. Previous positions include:
- Research assistants at the University, in psychology as well as wider fields such as education
- Teaching assistants on psychology modules, such as supporting younger peers in stages one and two
- Planning, organising, and running events such as psychoeducational workshops
- Working in other University departments such as the Wellbeing Team and HR Support using the transferable skills offered by a psychology degree
Internal placements are a great option if you are wishing to pursue further academic study, but also offer critical workplace experience a future employer will recognise and value.
