If I wanted to study Psycology in Uni, what kind of work experience would suit that?

Answer 1

Try applying to your local hospital for a position in there mental health care section

Answer 2

You don't need any, but work experience can be useful in two ways. First, it might marginally improve your application (though getting good grades will be far more important). Second, it can help you secure places for postgraduate training (though most such work experience is undertaken during the degree on a volunteer basis).

Working with children (e.g., helping out with a playgroup) or people with special needs are probably the most common examples. Shadowing professional psychologists or volunteering to help with research projects at Universities isalso possible (though it helps to have a personal contact).

Answer 3

I'm doing a psychology degree and didnt need any work experience to study it. If you wanted to study along side your degree when you have got some knowledge of all the different areas that would be better. Something like hospital work or health centres, schools, drop in centres things like that.

Answer 4

I worked in a local psychiatric hospital and also in a children's home. A woman's shelter or homeless shelter might be good. Basically you are looking for a people centered job. If it fits with the type of people you want to work with, go with it. A retirement home would be perfect if you thought geriatirc work was your area of interest. Hope it works out for you.

Answer 5

youre life experience,should fit the criteria.