My son completed higher diploma in Psychology in Northampton University UK. What are the career prospects for him .
Ans: Hello Nagendra. First and foremost, thank you for contacting us.
With a higher diploma in psychology from Northampton University, UK, your son must have a good foundation and the skills required for working in the field.The job prospect varies as per certain factors like educational qualification, previous work experience (if any), future goals, and personal preferences. If required, your son may also consider pursuing further education such as certificates or online programmes with a specialisation in counselling, clinical psychology, or organisational psychology. This would help him choose his career path in the market. The following are the career paths your son can choose:
1. Healthcare: Your son can choose to have a career as a psychological assistant, mental health support worker in hospitals or clinics.
2. Education: With the importance of mental health among students increasing, the need for educational psychologists and student support advisers is increasing. Here, your son can assist students with behavioural issues and learning difficulties.
3. Human Resource Management: One of the common roles of psychology graduates is that of human resources. This includes similar roles as an organisational behaviour analyst, a talent acquisition specialist, and an employee development expert.
Besides all this, it is important to understand your son’s strengths and weaknesses when exploring the ideal career path. It would be preferable if your son gained some initial experience through internships or volunteering.
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