Daaaamn, I’m so happy I study psychology in Denmark! It’s difficult to get accepted into uni to study psychology, but once you get in, you take your bachelor (3 years) and if you pass your bachelor, you automatically get accepted to do your master’s (2 years) and then you can work as a therapist :-) And also, uni is free for us!
@Super Nova ummmm I am Moroccan what are you talking about ? If you are talking about the faculty of human sciences 'la fac' then know that the teaching system here and in Denmark are two different worlds
It's weird when you mentioned biology. My psychology course does have biology, many relating to the brain but I never thought they were prominent. It won't be too difficult if you read up on the biology and try to memorize it. Now your points on stats, holy shit there is a lot of stats in psychology. And let me tell you, around 50% of dropouts dropped out because of stats. It was like a wall that they couldn't pass through. And many psychology courses have more than one subject which requires you to do stats at quite a high level. Who knew psychology needed lots of maths, not me when I first took it lol. So after doing it, yeah, maths. I persevered through and performed quite well in stats maths afterward, but that just shows how much dedication and effort can really help you out. Trust me, I'm a guy who's horrid at maths. I wholeheartedly agree with your point that having a psychology degree doesn't make you anything, but having the degree opens many doors for you to take, which is why I took it in the first place. I think one thing that most psychology grad is capable of doing off the bat for an actual career is to go into HR. I would consider that quite a lucrative occupation for our degree. Or go into the organization setting to become a trainer/corporate trainer. If you're like me however and want to get the position or title of Psychologist, then a Masters may be the bare minimum depending on your country. And depending on where you're from it may take about 2 to 3 years to get it. I'm currently in my final year, and so far I'm one of the rare ones who somehow still have motivation in the field because most people I know are done with it and just want to finish it as soon as possible. And I get their point. Because in this field you sometimes feel like you're not really set on what you'll be doing later on unlike graduates from Computer Science or Engineering or Law or whatever. But doing this degree definitely makes you one of the more flexible and people-oriented graduates out there so the possibilities are quite endless. (Forenote: Clinical Psychologist is not the only Psychologist options there are out there. There are other Psychologist careers that are rewarding and quite good depending on your personality. Do your own research, you'll be surprised what career you may find that may be of interest to you. Don't limit yourself to just one lucrative career in psychology such as a Clinical Psychologist when the field is quite possibly broad and endless.)
Naz Ry-Ardy hello i was wondering if you had an Instagram or something or email we can chat?? I’m trying to talk to someone about stats and psychology studies and i was thinking you’d be much help for that! Thank you 😊😊
Zulkarnain hassan It depends on ehat psychology your studying but remember pshychology technically is the study of the brain and you study the brain in biology when your in highschool soo phychology has a lot to do woth science so it does make sense.
I’m also a psychology student doing a 5 year master course, I’m in second year. It all seems like a long journey, and that sometimes worries me and puts me off only sometimes. But I then remember that I truly want to make a difference and this is something I truly care about, ❤️ watching your channel has been inspiring, good luck with your journey 💞
Hey! I am actually currently doing Bsc.Psych in India and I would like to study and work in UK or another country after my masters....could I ask you questions?
To become a qualified psychologist who helps clients with complex mental illness, you need to be highly skilled with a sound understanding of mental illness, as well as work experience in the field. This is what separates you from another student. Similar to medicine and law, there needs to be strict guidelines. A PhD is not for everyone and for those that are not ready to undertake one, they are also not ready to be psychologists.
I looked into clinical psychology when I was in year 12, everyone I know said not to because of how competitive it is and so ultimately I gave up on that! I'm now doing an integrated Masters in child and mental health nursing, and my end goal is to work in CAMHS x
Oh My god i'm having the same crisis! I'm a nurse tech and i don't know if i should become a mental health nurse or a psychologist. How did You decide?
@@valentinac.2289 So sorry for the late reply! Ultimately for me, I definitely knew I wanted to look after people, and I knew that if I went down the Psychology route I might not be able to do that because of how competitive clinical Psychology is. Mental health nursing was perfect for me as it's guaranteed I will get to look after patients, and in some cases will be able to be able to do some talking therapy work as well! It's such a personal decision, that's how I chose and I couldn't be happier with the course!
I’m a second year Psychology undergrad and i will admit it is really hard! but it’s definitely worth it if you want to go into the field of Psychology. Psychology is really competitive so be prepared to work hard! if you’re in high school or college now please work hard even if someone is telling you that it doesn’t matter or it won’t count on the future it will! It isn’t the end of the world is you don’t do great i’m sure you’ll still get into uni (just not into a great uni but unis are only rated on prestige nowadays so don’t be disheartened if you don’t get into the ‘best’ uni it really doesn’t matter as long as you study a BPS accredited psychology course. You’ve got this, Psychology is an amazing degree and it’ll pay off don’t get put off if it’s something you want to do, do it!✌🏽❤️
I completed my Bsc Psych degree during the pandemic, and now I have a job as an IAPT Support Worker within the NHS which I love! I am clinically involved with clients whilst also being crucial to the admin side of psychological therapy (CBT). My advice is volunteer somewhere! My interview was more interested in how I can apply these skills I learnt when I volunteered for a mental health charity (Mind). The degree was essential to have on paper, but in reality, not actually that useful. I now have a clear route of internally progressing in the NHS as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. YOU WILL MAKE IT!! Just go and volunteer somewhere, and fake it until you make it at interview.
So glad I came across your comment. I'm currently in my 3rd year doing my undergraduate psychology degree and I want to get into IAPT as well, I've done volunteering with SHOUT. Do you have any other advice or could you suggest any places to volunteer?
I think what people tend to forget is that psychology is a science. Many have this idea of just being able to understand other people better and that's all you learn in a undergraduate in psychology. But just like medicine or chemistry, psychology is hard and taps into many different subjects that are interconnected. Since you will have to be able to conduct your own studies as a psychologist (or even just a psychology student) you need to be proficient in SPSS statistics early on and be able to understand and interpret data. A Bachelor will only give you a general idea. But you need to specialize if you are pursuing a career in psychology.
Yes, Psychology as a subject is super interesting and you learn so much, however it's not easy. It's a life long process of learning. There is so much to do, because our humans lives are subjective in nature. So hence this feild is on a continuum. But if you are really passionate about it and also have the right personality type, then and only then you can excel in this feild.
Thank you so much for making this video I've recently started my a levels and I want to study psychology to become a clinical psychologist and knowing how competitive and it is will motivate me to work harder. Thank you fot not sugar coating it.
*cries in American clinical psychology PhD student* you need 4 years to complete your bachelor’s, typically 2 years to complete a post-bacc research job, and then 6-7 years to complete your PhD (including a pre-doctoral internship).
I always think that time passes my really fast. You'll be done before you know and if you are really passionate and love it then it's extra worth it in the end!
super helpful! i’m year 10 going into 11 so very much still thinking this all through, in a bit of a panic because i had no clue, and psychology has been in the back of my mind for a while, and while the science/stats side scares me a bit, i really am considering this as an option, or something similar. thank you for such an unfiltered view of the reality of taking the degree and how competitive it is, i guess i’ll have to see my results next year to see with my maths and science if the grades i’ll get will be good enough. i’m getting 6s in all of them at the moment so i definitely would need to put in a lot of hard work to improve them so i can take the right a levels as a lot of unis i’ve researched required an a in a science subject which isn’t me (yet hopefully). finding the right track has been motivating and i’ll use this summer opportunity as an opportunity to really revise. :)
@@duamohtashim208 Because my friends chose a psychology as an alibi for avoiding science, they thought psychology would only study social humanity. However, there is also a need to learn about neuroscience (biology) and statistical (mathematics), which that they're avoiding the most. Sorry for my bad english, I'm not a native speakers:)
@@alifiadamara6186 ohh I get it. Thanks a lot. I was interested in clinical neuropsychology for this very reason: it involves science and maths but there's not a lot on the internet regarding this sub speciality😬
@@duamohtashim208 hmm, maybe you can googling some journal research at cambridge, APA (american psychological association), and oxford. Idk if this can help you (or maybe you're already know about it), but I hope you're never give up for your interest in psychology :)
Hi , I am really interested in psychology especially criminal psychology / forensic psych / criminology , I was wondering if you can guide me what to do after 12th pls☺
Thank you for this video, this really helped me. For me it isn't about money, it's about wanting to help people and support those with mental health, so this secured my decision for me.
Clinical psychology is one of the most competitive areas and does tend to take 12 years but this isn’t the same for all areas. I also study psychology at university and totally agree that enjoying biology and stats makes it a lot easier. I use spss and still hate it. Love biology it’s always been a favourite and makes a huge difference when it comes to understanding the biological perspective of psychology and some of the others.
Thank God I saw this video otherwise I would have still been confused I'm still 15 but I really love doing sociology and biology Unfortunately there's no psychology program in my school But I really love listening to people and helping them I've always been interested in the helping process When I was young,my dreams used to change with time Sometimes I wanted to be a scientist and sometimes E.D...but then my dreams changed out of nowhere and I started liking psychology It all began with those stupid psychology facts I really think I should be going towards the psychology field but it seems so tough
Maddie C I highly recommend doing a psychology access course which some colleges offer .... I have done this after a levels as I couldn’t study psychology for gcse and it basically preps you to start working through the different degrees (Just incase you where still interested and didn’t know because I didn’t know till about 1 year ago)
@@HollysCorner-g1f thank you so much I just had some questions in my mind Is it okay if I don't do maths at a level? Cause some people have been telling me that maths is really important and if I don't do it for a level, it'll be really hard for me
Maddie C I’m about to go into year 12 too. I don’t think maths a level is necessary at all, it is actually a very difficult a level and I wouldn’t recommend taking it unless you are passionate about maths. Just as long as you don’t struggle too much with gcse maths, you should be fine to take psychology
Damn.. it's so complicated to be a psychologist in english-speaking countries X) In France you'll have to do 5 years at Uni (licence = 3 first years + Master = 2 years). Doctorat is only if you want to do research or be a teacher at the University. Although I think one year of practice is very interesting to have more clinical insight. In France you have internship in the same time you'll have classes.
Hey, I'm actually interested on the psychological field so I was looking forward to study this major in an English speaking country.but when I saw that the PHD for psychology is leading nowhere and that it's hard to find a job. I'm actually intersted to know how it works in France. Like does studying psychology in France lead to a good carrer or not? Let me know!
@@MrsMelMusic this is simply not true. The job market for paychologists is really bad in France while its kinda really good in Germany. In France getting into masters is also highly selective like in Germany wich makes getting into it really difficult even though the Bachelors are easy to integrate.
@@petersilie8012 Okay. I have a few uni friends who study in France so thats what I heard. But I will delete my comment so that I wont spread fake news about the "good job situation in France". Sorry that I made you feel upset
@@MrsMelMusic No Problem. Its kinda difficult to see and understand the differences in countries that are this close. I study in France even though im German that's why I have insights in both job markets.
It’s the same here in Australia it’s 4 years undergraduate after which a lot of jobs will take you + 2 years masters to be fully registered or a 4 yr PhD if you want the pay is decent and there’s enough jobs if you make it through the process
Its easy because most of the time theres no right answers, now you hate being philosophical and hate alot of reading then yes its gonna be hard, but also depends on what uni youre on, in my uni theres not much of math, but a lot of psychology courses relating theories where youll be doing alot of research.
Research Methods is critical for your degree, specially for your thesis. Foundation year- simple i used the advice i did not use in GCSE and A level 1st year- was smart enough to read the whole book and expect the worse from the teacher so when the questions came up I was ready 2nd year- learned to tell the difference between the processes we learnt in class (ANOVA, MANCOVA etc) and was able to squeeze in a pass 3rd year- Basically all hell broke lose and I learned everything i ignored in the past culminating in a hell Mary attempt for me to graduate which I did. Masters- Welcome to A level anxious workload. You've been preparing for this so keep your head down and stick to your guns.
I left psychology now I'm doing Pharmacy and I really like it. I realised I missed chemistry when I was in first year. I left psychology in the first year and I don't regret my decision.
Selina Ozay I then decided it was a great idea to do a quantitative masters thesis and advanced stats because I’m a clown. But I do agree that deleting the program is such a relief!
I’m going to Nottingham to do psychology and criminology, with plans of going into criminal psychology and doing a phd in psychology. I had no idea about the NHS funding or the difference in experiences. Thank you for this! Helped me look further into my plan x
My original dream uni was Loughborough but when I went to Nottingham I just loved the city atmosphere as well as the uni atmosphere, it’s far enough away from home but also closeish so I can go home if I wanted and university guides showed it was one of the tops for psychology so ultimately I chose it x
I have just finished my a levels and secured a place for psychology at university after my gap year. My family are pushing towards university but I am so tempted to get a full time job and move in with my boyfriend. I know the path is so so long but being a therapist is my dream job. I’ve seen a veterinary nurse position (apprentice degree) that is payed and local - so tempted :///
Thank you so much Selina for making this video. I was just about to embark on my journey into psychology this September. I have been offered 4 different choices on UCAS and was going to go to Middlesex University. Now I think I will take a Counselling degree instead. I want to help vulnerable people turn their lives around. So this would be an easier route for me to do this. Your video helped clear the fog in my head. Thanks again😘
Even though I’m a freshmen I want to go for a psychology degree but want to work for the fbi and feel like it would stand out more then a criminal justice degree
Don’t touch the Polar bears lol You think one of the most common, more grade inflated degrees will help you stand out?? wHAT. If you wanna stand out do a degree in statistics or in like chemistry.
Ohoho the two most common type of degrees and you wish to become a FBI agent. Just try not getting to old in your effort of getting the amount of education you desire remember at least 23 but not older than 37 and that’s pushing it
I’m going for a criminal justice and psychology degree because I’m going into be a criminal psychologist in prisons hopefully I can go to state prison for 10 years then move up to federal prison
I went to Exeter and know a number of people who changed course/dropped out of the Psychology course because of the dreaded biological module in first year!
im literally starting my psychology degree, and as much as i'm interested in doing clinical psychology, im super anxious because first of all with this whole corona situation, a level exams being cancelled, the curriculum not being fully finished by our teachers, being brain dead for the last 6 months. Although im familiar with what i learned at a level, it's not solid in my head at all anymore, should i be worried?
@@dyhaeris nope :) I got a 1st class in my first year and on track to get another. Its all about being consistent with the material being taught. More about focusing on the assignments early
Sammy JayJay I did psychology for first year but then changed to something else due to lack of career prospects in psychology but now I’ve been thinking about going back to it and re doing second year. What do you recommend for me? To continue of my other course or go back and graduate in psychology? I’m really worried about the employability of it like you... scared to regret it... please advise me since you’ve been through the process!
Where I live you can't even work in the field if you don't have a master's which lasts 2 years so 8 years doesn't seem that bad to me, especially if you add on an education in therapy (CBT for example) or a specialist degree which are both 3 years so you have 3+2+(3+3) to become a certified therapist. But I totally feel you, being a clinical psychologist is my dream but is really hard to land a job since there aren't that many positions opened and I really don't give a shit about HR. Don't give up :)
It's definitely different in your country! The UK has quite a different route compared to most countries and quite a difficult one. Psychology is a very prominent career in the UK.
Hey Selina! Thank you so so much for this video! I learnt so much and I love how genuine you are with the tips and lay it out all raw and bare. This really did help me. It also inspired me for some beautiful reason. Thank you again and please do make more videos psych related. p.s I immediately subscribed 5 mins into the video!
I am doing criminology and psychology at university, basically both subjects but it is classed at one degree. I really do not like the psychology side of it that much. I feel like I would have regretted it so much if I decided to JUST do psychology alone. I have been told you cannot do much with just a psychology degree without doing a higher, but I'm not sure if there is much truth in this? I'm 100% going more down the criminology route. x
Hello! I have just recieved an offer at a university for a double degree in bachelor of psychological science and criminology! How is it going for you so far? :)
Hey guys :)) my plan is to major in Psychology and Minor (possibly double major) in Criminal Justice, i wanted to know how it was going for you as well? Im starting Uni in the Fall and im really nervous abt making a wrong decision
Listen, life is competitive.... if you want it, nothing and no one can stop you from achieving your dreams. Go for it and do whatever it takes. In the real world this ethos will fuel your successes..... Good luck 👊💪🔥
thanks for this video, super helpful :) I'm 14, Idk if I want to be psychologist because I want to pursue acting more but also need a stable degree to fall back on - science or maths isn't really my forte either which is a bit worrying
To become a qualified psychologist takes A LOT of time, psychologist isn’t really a back-up or fall-back job. You can get other jobs with a psychology degree that you can do, like in HR. But, if you want to be a psychologist, you’ll need to do statistics and scientific studies, so you’ll need to think about that
@@TheGeographyWatch thank you - I actually have kind of changed my mind from when I made this comment as I realised I wasn't as interested in it as I thought. Thank you for the reply, have a good day :)
@@ishahanaps nope I wouldn't consider it as damn difficult. here in Europe it's just more difficult to get into psychology-uni because there is a high demand. I studied in the Netherlands, and I feel like the work-load was high (not the difficulty but the work-load) but if you want to study psychology you can surely do it!
Is degree in psychology enough for me to be a counsellor or any other jobs? I dropped biology when i was in high school and if i dont pick clinical psychology what kind of job should i do?
@@nicoleow9188 well you surely need not only a bachelor but also a master. maybe you become a counsellor afterwards somewhere but not a therapist. Being a therapist requires an additional 3-4 year therapy training. did that help? I also shot a video on my channel about how it is like to study psychology. maybe that helps.
This video was really helpful! I have just applied for a undergraduate clinical psychology course at goldsmiths uni so I was really looking to know someone's experience. Thankyou for posting this!
Hey I know this video was quite some time ago, but you have really helped me I am coming to the end of my Msc psychology conversion course and was feeling lost but the suggestions really helpful :)
How did you find the conversation course? I’ve been considering doing the BA but I’m nervous I don’t have enough knowledge to go in at Masters level… but already have a BA in another subject x
@@joebaker7788 A 5 it’s not good enough. I really want to do psychology and I got conditional offers from universities for it but Ik that’s just because my personal statement was good. I’m so scared now I don’t really want to change courses (and I can’t right now even if I wanted to) but I’m worried that when it comes to the maths part of it Like statistics I will struggle. I do want to do well and get a first class so I’m stressed. I can’t change my mind now because I’ve already got all my offers. I don’t understand why I got offers when my maths grade wasn’t an 7,8 or 9.
In US I believe phd is 4 years, but some have accelerated programs offered like you could literally become a nurse in 1 year with accelerated nursing program ( if you already have bachelors degree and pre reqs ). Also you can skipped masters degree and just take phd programs.
The best advice I can give to avoid the “oh shit” after learning the reality of psych degrees is go in knowing 2-3 career paths... if you have an end goal you avoid a lot of issues and can smoothly go about your education path step by step. This also helps you to explore other things, bc you can work them into your educational path without worrying you can’t or it’ll be a distraction. I know I want to be a Pastoral Counselor, which means psychology/sociology & theology/philosophy paths from undergrad all the way to seminary and specialized training since PC is specialized ministry and field. I’m know what I’m signing up for, and I can cope, plan, and peruse without much worry.
it is deffo hard, but i feel like in any career in the health sector takes it's time to really pay off. it's hard but it'll pay off. for me what made me want to be a clinical psycologist was not only being an HCA for 3 years, was also because when I was going through therapy myself, my psychology was amazing and helped me so much i wanted to do the same for other people. i feel like if it's not a true passion, then you should deffo should a different job, if it is, hold on tight and keep working hard!
I never wanted to be a Psychologist - I thought that was the only job but realistically didn’t want to study that much! The sound of HR also bored me. There’s lots of other roles - I went on to be a Probation Officer there are many alternatives. Great video 😍
yep yep yep - speaking straight facts, we really ain't shit LMAO. I'm from the US so the process is a bit different. Usually, you get your undergrad in 4 years, after that you can go straight into a PHD 3-7 years (if you have good grades/research experience) or a Master's (2 years) if you don't get accepted or if want to be more competitive. I want to focus on the upside since it does sound scary from her video. So Selina is mainly focusing on the route to be a *clinical psychologist* - you can still work with people and various aspects of psychology WITHOUT a PHD. If you get a master's in a specialized subset, or even just plan out your undergrad psych degree correctly, then you can go into applied fields depending on your major. For example, I have a Psych degree and I'm currently in a Cognitive Neuroscience master's program. With this program I can ultimately work in neuromarketing, I/O Psych, HCI, research assistant! Same goes with other subsets of psych, there are so many; experimental, developmental, i/o, forensic, consumer psychologists) - if you're thinking about psych for your undergrad try to get research experience then and find a mentor - ask your professors questions about their field (in your first year) and see it you think it's something you're interested in. It mainly depends on your goals! (take different psych courses or look online to figure out your niche as well - coursera is a great website that offers free online college course from reputable schools such as harvard or rice university) All I'm saying is, it's going to be hard, and it's not going to be cheap - psychology for undergrad is defintely a broad field but if you find a specialization you really enjoy then go for it. Make sure you know exactly what you're getting into :) Good luck and you got this!
After much research, I agree with all the points you mentioned except for the fact that a lot of people here think statistics and math are the same. I did my bachelor's in Business Management, I am terrible at math, I cant even substract without a calculator. I was able to clear math in my third attempt. However, i loved statistics & scored really good at it. Its actually quite interesting. The math that you study in an engineering field is what's difficult. I think people should stop making such videos. Its quite demotivating. Every study for that matter, is difficult in itslef. You may not be able to become a psychologist with just masters but I disagree with the fact that "you aint becoming shit with a psycology degree". I believe that, you learn & you grow as an individual.
I think it depends a lot on the personality, background, and the perspective of each person. In my opinion, before being in psychology, I did 3 semesters of Medicine where science is more than important, and let me tell you that shit was hard, now that I switched to psychology I really find it very easy. Medical students go through a lot more difficult stuff. I am not saying that doing a Ph.D. is the easiest thing in this world but if you are really dedicated to having a good future and educating yourself well, you will achieve it without problem. Everything is in the mind. I believe that those who are not willing to do so because it is a block that they impose themselves.
"You ain't shit" XD Girl, you just got a new subscriber! The whole system is somehow corrupted. Actually becoming a therapist takes a lot of time and money. 5 years of Uni (3 Bachelor, 2 Master) and then about 5 years of further education. At least here in germany. But the system is completly fucked: Not only can't people get into uni, who don't have an high school score of 1,0 - 1,3 at least, but there are way lesser masters spots that bachelors. I knew a girl that "just" got a 2 with her bachelor and she couldn't get in any uni to do her master. That is so fucked up, because this is like not even a quarter of the study. So you studied your arse off for nothing. I always wanted to do psychology. My mom is a psychologist and i learned a lot about this job since i was little, but i never got into uni. Luckily here are private unis where you can study, but you have to pay them monthly and it is really expensive, but much better, than never being able to do it.
Approaching my senior year and thinking about college and i think im going to pursue a psychology doctorate because I like making my life difficult ✌️😩
The young women is correct, a Psychology degree is not a core profession and you need further study/training. However, there are many people in the media calling themselves a Psychologist, when in fact they have a BSc. I have a BSc (BPS accredited), and a MSc in CBT (BABCP accredited). I am a recently retired NHS Cognitive Behavioural/EMDR therapist, but I would never call myself a Psychologist. It might be better looking at a certain of discipline of psychology ( e.g., forensic, clinical, developmental etc), this may better further your career. If anyone wants to know the work of a NHS (IAPT) high-intensity therapist, I can reply to a few questions..
@Phill Holding Hi Phil, I’ve just completed my BSc psychology degree with a first. I want to become a CBT psychotherapist and I’m unsure how to proceed and doing my homework. I have quite a few questions. Do you have a contact email address? Thank you - Melanie
Finally someone talks about the heavy stats contents!!! I did my psychology degree in Australia. Out of 24 units for the whole degree, literally only one unit is about actually case study. And only one single unit about counselling skills. The rest is either biology and brain chemistry(which I enjoy). Or stupid statistics and how to use data analysis software. I hate statistics soooooo much and never thought I would spend half of my degree doing boring math. It kills me inside. I rather study actually maths with lots of algebra than psy statistics. Urghhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!
In my college the first semester is bio psychology prepare focus to neuron and brain, ethical codes of psychology in Indonesia, mental health, general psychology. First time i was difficult because my basic in senior high school is social science. In semester 4 and 5 has practice assessment, graphic test, wartegg test, inventory test As long i'm enjoy and happy because meet client and some people different caracters. In Indonesia college 8 semester or 4 years , if you want psychologist have 2 years college. I love this chanel 💖.
4:00 After completing a college degree, you are a university graduate - not "shit". Less than 7% of the world population attend & complete a uni degree. So maybe rephrase?
It's quite different here in Australia. It's still competitive but there are different pathways. for example, we can do the 3 year undergrad, 1 year honours and then 2 years supervised practice. In place of supervised practice, we can also do a masters or PhD. there is also an option to do doctorate which is 3-4 years. I'm still in my second year, but would never let the time spent deter me from becoming a clinical psychologist. All up its 6-9 years to become a clinical psychologist. Also in Australia, most clinical psychologists are private so the likelihood of making money is higher.
Could you do a video on how to cut down your word count? I know in your dissertation you cut out quite a lot and I’m currently studying an access course with 1,500 word limit essays with 7 different topics to describe in detail and once writing it I’m at 4000/5000 word and really struggle with knowing what to take out 😬 don’t know if it’s something you’d be able to ‘teach’, thank you! Love your videos sm they’re really motivating
Eight months after graduating in a Bachelor's of Science (Psychology), and I am not further along in my career. Cannot find a job, despite a good CV. The degree is a dud; dead. Absolutely pointless and only benefits institutions. The transferable skills are pointless and the academic settings are overloaded. Yeah okay, if you're highly intelligent and have been given a prospective education and more opportunities in life from a youngster, you most likely do better. For example the use of statistics using SPSS. Now, due to overloaded modules, leaves limited learning in probably one of the core areas of this degree, and learning this effectively does allow for progressive careers as an analyst and so on. However, due to the methodologies at universities makes you neglect each module to a percentage as all the mental resources are taken up. You'll never become an expertise early on which is why the degree is trash. Do a boring PhD and at this point, 10 years of your life is over.
For anyone of you thinking university is the only way to become a counsellor or psychotherapist - You can literally get qualified through a jump start degree that takes only 4-5 years based on your experience joining the course and they’ll put you in their clinic in your first year so you can get experience before you even start your career. It’s a little bit easier then doing a the degree at a university and it’s really specific to becoming a psychiatrist, psychotherapist or counsellor
Halima In my town there’s a jump start course where you only gotta do an evening one day a week, and it’s qualified under the national counselling body, so you’ll be recognised as a qualified psychotherapist
Is it the same with Counseling Psych? Also, I saw a RUclips video where a counseling psych doctor said that a Masters isn’t needed to start your PhD. That you could just go straight for your PhD. What’s are your thoughts ? 🤔🤔🤔🤔
I have worked in a care home, nursery and am going to working as a teaching assistant alongside my undergrad is that enough experience or does it need to be more relevant?
So I live in the US. The statistics thing, I wasn't able to get around it either. I took a math higher than statistics (pre-calculus) but my advisor told me I still have to take statistics which I'm going to take this fall.
I really want to be a forensic psychologist or like clinical psychologist but like I don’t even know. I’m planning on picking A LEVEL: law, psychology and probably sociology. I don’t really know if I’m supposed to like do the psychology degree and then like after I graduate go into my preferred option ?
Daaaamn, I’m so happy I study psychology in Denmark! It’s difficult to get accepted into uni to study psychology, but once you get in, you take your bachelor (3 years) and if you pass your bachelor, you automatically get accepted to do your master’s (2 years) and then you can work as a therapist :-) And also, uni is free for us!
I love Denmark and damn that's amazing that you can get in masters immediately!
what uni do you go to?
@@corishim629 Aarhus Universitet :-)
M X men hold da kæft hvor er det også svært at skulle komme ind på psyk i dk, derfor tænker jeg holland
@Super Nova ummmm I am Moroccan what are you talking about ? If you are talking about the faculty of human sciences 'la fac' then know that the teaching system here and in Denmark are two different worlds
im a sophmore in high school and I was in love with the idea of psych and this whole video scares the shit out of me
Same, i do not want to do it anymore really
Well after seeing this comment idk if I want to watch the video 😂
LMAOOOOO 💀💀💀 I wish i never saw this
This is English and I believe it is completely different in America
i’m a sophomore in high school too lmao
It's weird when you mentioned biology. My psychology course does have biology, many relating to the brain but I never thought they were prominent. It won't be too difficult if you read up on the biology and try to memorize it. Now your points on stats, holy shit there is a lot of stats in psychology. And let me tell you, around 50% of dropouts dropped out because of stats. It was like a wall that they couldn't pass through. And many psychology courses have more than one subject which requires you to do stats at quite a high level. Who knew psychology needed lots of maths, not me when I first took it lol. So after doing it, yeah, maths. I persevered through and performed quite well in stats maths afterward, but that just shows how much dedication and effort can really help you out. Trust me, I'm a guy who's horrid at maths. I wholeheartedly agree with your point that having a psychology degree doesn't make you anything, but having the degree opens many doors for you to take, which is why I took it in the first place. I think one thing that most psychology grad is capable of doing off the bat for an actual career is to go into HR. I would consider that quite a lucrative occupation for our degree. Or go into the organization setting to become a trainer/corporate trainer. If you're like me however and want to get the position or title of Psychologist, then a Masters may be the bare minimum depending on your country. And depending on where you're from it may take about 2 to 3 years to get it. I'm currently in my final year, and so far I'm one of the rare ones who somehow still have motivation in the field because most people I know are done with it and just want to finish it as soon as possible. And I get their point. Because in this field you sometimes feel like you're not really set on what you'll be doing later on unlike graduates from Computer Science or Engineering or Law or whatever. But doing this degree definitely makes you one of the more flexible and people-oriented graduates out there so the possibilities are quite endless. (Forenote: Clinical Psychologist is not the only Psychologist options there are out there. There are other Psychologist careers that are rewarding and quite good depending on your personality. Do your own research, you'll be surprised what career you may find that may be of interest to you. Don't limit yourself to just one lucrative career in psychology such as a Clinical Psychologist when the field is quite possibly broad and endless.)
Naz Ry-Ardy hello i was wondering if you had an Instagram or something or email we can chat?? I’m trying to talk to someone about stats and psychology studies and i was thinking you’d be much help for that! Thank you 😊😊
Id think so. Its weird when she mentioned biology. As far as i know, it has nothing to do with it. Dont know la. Its my opinion.
Thanks a lot, makes me feel more confidence.
Zulkarnain hassan It depends on ehat psychology your studying but remember pshychology technically is the study of the brain and you study the brain in biology when your in highschool soo phychology has a lot to do woth science so it does make sense.
@@disy0411 thanks so much! Now i realized , sorry 🙏
I’m also a psychology student doing a 5 year master course, I’m in second year. It all seems like a long journey, and that sometimes worries me and puts me off only sometimes. But I then remember that I truly want to make a difference and this is something I truly care about, ❤️ watching your channel has been inspiring, good luck with your journey 💞
Exactly!! If you care enough you should defo pursue it!
Thank you, and you ❤️
In the same situation, 3rd year this year. Hope you do well and accomplish all you want!!
studdywithanna may I ask how old are you?I personally lose motivation as I get older😕
Hey! I am actually currently doing Bsc.Psych in India and I would like to study and work in UK or another country after my masters....could I ask you questions?
Make a difference but struggle to get a job in a very competitive boring underpaid field.
“You ain’t shit” 😂😂❤️
Had me creasing😭😂
I WAS DEAD 😂
"After psychology degree, you are not anything. You ain't shit." OMG 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 So relatable
To become a qualified psychologist who helps clients with complex mental illness, you need to be highly skilled with a sound understanding of mental illness, as well as work experience in the field. This is what separates you from another student. Similar to medicine and law, there needs to be strict guidelines. A PhD is not for everyone and for those that are not ready to undertake one, they are also not ready to be psychologists.
ola 100%
Isn't Psy.D also an option??
@@yamiverma4981 it’s great!! It’s basically entirely research and statistics
@@emiliaalijeva5496 you need a DClinPsy which is a type of doctorate
Hey is psychology really awarding subject to study at graduate level ??
I looked into clinical psychology when I was in year 12, everyone I know said not to because of how competitive it is and so ultimately I gave up on that! I'm now doing an integrated Masters in child and mental health nursing, and my end goal is to work in CAMHS x
That sounds amazing!!x
Oh My god i'm having the same crisis! I'm a nurse tech and i don't know if i should become a mental health nurse or a psychologist. How did You decide?
@@valenciavalencia1343 why?
@@valentinac.2289 So sorry for the late reply! Ultimately for me, I definitely knew I wanted to look after people, and I knew that if I went down the Psychology route I might not be able to do that because of how competitive clinical Psychology is. Mental health nursing was perfect for me as it's guaranteed I will get to look after patients, and in some cases will be able to be able to do some talking therapy work as well! It's such a personal decision, that's how I chose and I couldn't be happier with the course!
Victoria - Hey !!! Are you doing your masters in college ???
I’m a second year Psychology undergrad and i will admit it is really hard! but it’s definitely worth it if you want to go into the field of Psychology. Psychology is really competitive so be prepared to work hard! if you’re in high school or college now please work hard even if someone is telling you that it doesn’t matter or it won’t count on the future it will! It isn’t the end of the world is you don’t do great i’m sure you’ll still get into uni (just not into a great uni but unis are only rated on prestige nowadays so don’t be disheartened if you don’t get into the ‘best’ uni it really doesn’t matter as long as you study a BPS accredited psychology course. You’ve got this, Psychology is an amazing degree and it’ll pay off don’t get put off if it’s something you want to do, do it!✌🏽❤️
Psychology degree it self isnt hard, what she meant by competitive is the career youll have after graduating.
I completed my Bsc Psych degree during the pandemic, and now I have a job as an IAPT Support Worker within the NHS which I love! I am clinically involved with clients whilst also being crucial to the admin side of psychological therapy (CBT). My advice is volunteer somewhere! My interview was more interested in how I can apply these skills I learnt when I volunteered for a mental health charity (Mind). The degree was essential to have on paper, but in reality, not actually that useful. I now have a clear route of internally progressing in the NHS as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. YOU WILL MAKE IT!! Just go and volunteer somewhere, and fake it until you make it at interview.
What sort of place for volunteering?
Man I'm gonna get into bsc psychology,and I want to know do you really make any money in NHS or any other places
what sort of things did you do when you were volunteering at mind?
So glad I came across your comment. I'm currently in my 3rd year doing my undergraduate psychology degree and I want to get into IAPT as well, I've done volunteering with SHOUT. Do you have any other advice or could you suggest any places to volunteer?
I think what people tend to forget is that psychology is a science. Many have this idea of just being able to understand other people better and that's all you learn in a undergraduate in psychology. But just like medicine or chemistry, psychology is hard and taps into many different subjects that are interconnected. Since you will have to be able to conduct your own studies as a psychologist (or even just a psychology student) you need to be proficient in SPSS statistics early on and be able to understand and interpret data. A Bachelor will only give you a general idea. But you need to specialize if you are pursuing a career in psychology.
WOW the low bun the hoops look at you🥰🤩
Thanks babes!!
Yes, Psychology as a subject is super interesting and you learn so much, however it's not easy. It's a life long process of learning. There is so much to do, because our humans lives are subjective in nature. So hence this feild is on a continuum. But if you are really passionate about it and also have the right personality type, then and only then you can excel in this feild.
me- an infj-
Thank you so much for making this video I've recently started my a levels and I want to study psychology to become a clinical psychologist and knowing how competitive and it is will motivate me to work harder. Thank you fot not sugar coating it.
*cries in American clinical psychology PhD student* you need 4 years to complete your bachelor’s, typically 2 years to complete a post-bacc research job, and then 6-7 years to complete your PhD (including a pre-doctoral internship).
I always think that time passes my really fast. You'll be done before you know and if you are really passionate and love it then it's extra worth it in the end!
Here at my country clinical psychology take 9 years 😭✋
What
Can I do as Psy.D instead of PhD??
super helpful! i’m year 10 going into 11 so very much still thinking this all through, in a bit of a panic because i had no clue, and psychology has been in the back of my mind for a while, and while the science/stats side scares me a bit, i really am considering this as an option, or something similar. thank you for such an unfiltered view of the reality of taking the degree and how competitive it is, i guess i’ll have to see my results next year to see with my maths and science if the grades i’ll get will be good enough. i’m getting 6s in all of them at the moment so i definitely would need to put in a lot of hard work to improve them so i can take the right a levels as a lot of unis i’ve researched required an a in a science subject which isn’t me (yet hopefully). finding the right track has been motivating and i’ll use this summer opportunity as an opportunity to really revise. :)
THIS IS SO TRUE!! i'm a psychology student, and a LOT of my friend felt guilty at Neuropsychology class and Stats class
Can you elaborate what you mean please?
@@duamohtashim208 Because my friends chose a psychology as an alibi for avoiding science, they thought psychology would only study social humanity. However, there is also a need to learn about neuroscience (biology) and statistical (mathematics), which that they're avoiding the most.
Sorry for my bad english, I'm not a native speakers:)
@@alifiadamara6186 ohh I get it. Thanks a lot. I was interested in clinical neuropsychology for this very reason: it involves science and maths but there's not a lot on the internet regarding this sub speciality😬
@@duamohtashim208 hmm, maybe you can googling some journal research at cambridge, APA (american psychological association), and oxford. Idk if this can help you (or maybe you're already know about it), but I hope you're never give up for your interest in psychology :)
Hi , I am really interested in psychology especially criminal psychology / forensic psych / criminology , I was wondering if you can guide me what to do after 12th pls☺
Don't even study psychology but love watching Selina too much so I'm watching this hahah and enjoying it ! Very insightful Xxx
Haha you’re the sweetest 😭 thank you xxx
Thank you for this video, this really helped me. For me it isn't about money, it's about wanting to help people and support those with mental health, so this secured my decision for me.
Clinical psychology is one of the most competitive areas and does tend to take 12 years but this isn’t the same for all areas. I also study psychology at university and totally agree that enjoying biology and stats makes it a lot easier. I use spss and still hate it. Love biology it’s always been a favourite and makes a huge difference when it comes to understanding the biological perspective of psychology and some of the others.
Thank God I saw this video otherwise I would have still been confused
I'm still 15 but I really love doing sociology and biology
Unfortunately there's no psychology program in my school
But I really love listening to people and helping them
I've always been interested in the helping process
When I was young,my dreams used to change with time
Sometimes I wanted to be a scientist and sometimes E.D...but then my dreams changed out of nowhere and I started liking psychology
It all began with those stupid psychology facts
I really think I should be going towards the psychology field but it seems so tough
Maddie C I highly recommend doing a psychology access course which some colleges offer .... I have done this after a levels as I couldn’t study psychology for gcse and it basically preps you to start working through the different degrees
(Just incase you where still interested and didn’t know because I didn’t know till about 1 year ago)
@@HollysCorner-g1f thank you so much
I just had some questions in my mind
Is it okay if I don't do maths at a level? Cause some people have been telling me that maths is really important and if I don't do it for a level, it'll be really hard for me
Maddie C I’m about to go into year 12 too. I don’t think maths a level is necessary at all, it is actually a very difficult a level and I wouldn’t recommend taking it unless you are passionate about maths. Just as long as you don’t struggle too much with gcse maths, you should be fine to take psychology
omg im 15 too! Im interested in criminals and psychology and all of that but Im still not sure and after this video, idek what i want to do.
@@hadiahabibi2637 Me too omgg
Damn.. it's so complicated to be a psychologist in english-speaking countries X) In France you'll have to do 5 years at Uni (licence = 3 first years + Master = 2 years). Doctorat is only if you want to do research or be a teacher at the University. Although I think one year of practice is very interesting to have more clinical insight. In France you have internship in the same time you'll have classes.
Hey, I'm actually interested on the psychological field so I was looking forward to study this major in an English speaking country.but when I saw that the PHD for psychology is leading nowhere and that it's hard to find a job. I'm actually intersted to know how it works in France. Like does studying psychology in France lead to a good carrer or not? Let me know!
@@MrsMelMusic this is simply not true. The job market for paychologists is really bad in France while its kinda really good in Germany. In France getting into masters is also highly selective like in Germany wich makes getting into it really difficult even though the Bachelors are easy to integrate.
@@petersilie8012 Okay. I have a few uni friends who study in France so thats what I heard. But I will delete my comment so that I wont spread fake news about the "good job situation in France". Sorry that I made you feel upset
@@MrsMelMusic No Problem. Its kinda difficult to see and understand the differences in countries that are this close. I study in France even though im German that's why I have insights in both job markets.
It’s the same here in Australia it’s 4 years undergraduate after which a lot of jobs will take you + 2 years masters to be fully registered or a 4 yr PhD if you want the pay is decent and there’s enough jobs if you make it through the process
I WATCHED FIRST VIDEO, IT SAID PHYCOLOGY IS EASY...NOW I AM WATCHING THIS AND SHE IS SAYING ITS KIND OF DIFFICULT
Its easy because most of the time theres no right answers, now you hate being philosophical and hate alot of reading then yes its gonna be hard, but also depends on what uni youre on, in my uni theres not much of math, but a lot of psychology courses relating theories where youll be doing alot of research.
Research Methods is critical for your degree, specially for your thesis.
Foundation year- simple i used the advice i did not use in GCSE and A level
1st year- was smart enough to read the whole book and expect the worse from the teacher so when the questions came up I was ready
2nd year- learned to tell the difference between the processes we learnt in class (ANOVA, MANCOVA etc) and was able to squeeze in a pass
3rd year- Basically all hell broke lose and I learned everything i ignored in the past culminating in a hell Mary attempt for me to graduate which I did.
Masters- Welcome to A level anxious workload. You've been preparing for this so keep your head down and stick to your guns.
I left psychology now I'm doing Pharmacy and I really like it. I realised I missed chemistry when I was in first year. I left psychology in the first year and I don't regret my decision.
Hi, how did you change courses the next year. I want to be the same
Even thinking about when I had to use SPSS causes me nightmares
Loooool seriously deleting it off my laptop after finishing my diss was the best feeling
Selina Ozay I then decided it was a great idea to do a quantitative masters thesis and advanced stats because I’m a clown. But I do agree that deleting the program is such a relief!
I’m going to Nottingham to do psychology and criminology, with plans of going into criminal psychology and doing a phd in psychology. I had no idea about the NHS funding or the difference in experiences. Thank you for this! Helped me look further into my plan x
Hello! I’m thinking of putting Nottingham as my first choice for psychology too. What ultimately made you decide on choosing this university?
My original dream uni was Loughborough but when I went to Nottingham I just loved the city atmosphere as well as the uni atmosphere, it’s far enough away from home but also closeish so I can go home if I wanted and university guides showed it was one of the tops for psychology so ultimately I chose it x
Thanks for the information. I wish I knew it before starting a psych undergrad 🙈🙈🙈 I don't think I'm ready for such a commitment
I'm in my 3rd year and now I'm just doing it to finish it. I don't think I'd be doing a master's anytime soon, so you can still switch. lol
I have just finished my a levels and secured a place for psychology at university after my gap year. My family are pushing towards university but I am so tempted to get a full time job and move in with my boyfriend. I know the path is so so long but being a therapist is my dream job. I’ve seen a veterinary nurse position (apprentice degree) that is payed and local - so tempted :///
Don't do anything you'll regret!!!! Your boyfriend might not be permanent
9-12 years, probably more. I’ve heard people experiencing 4+ years of rejection.
Thank you so much Selina for making this video. I was just about to embark on my journey into psychology this September. I have been offered 4 different choices on UCAS and was going to go to Middlesex University. Now I think I will take a Counselling degree instead. I want to help vulnerable people turn their lives around. So this would be an easier route for me to do this. Your video helped clear the fog in my head. Thanks again😘
Best of luck!
@@SelinaOzay thanks
Even though I’m a freshmen I want to go for a psychology degree but want to work for the fbi and feel like it would stand out more then a criminal justice degree
Don’t touch the Polar bears lol You think one of the most common, more grade inflated degrees will help you stand out?? wHAT.
If you wanna stand out do a degree in statistics or in like chemistry.
Ohoho the two most common type of degrees and you wish to become a FBI agent. Just try not getting to old in your effort of getting the amount of education you desire remember at least 23 but not older than 37 and that’s pushing it
Bad Jokes lol why the heck would he major in chem if he wants to work with the fbi???
Ok so consider Forensic Psychology degree! It's Law + Psychology.
Double major
I’m going for a criminal justice and psychology degree because I’m going into be a criminal psychologist in prisons hopefully I can go to state prison for 10 years then move up to federal prison
I went to Exeter and know a number of people who changed course/dropped out of the Psychology course because of the dreaded biological module in first year!
Haha it was awfulll, second year bio was even worse 😭
Selina Ozay could you give any websites or something that could give an insight into exactly what biology you need to know?
" you aint shit " 😂 i love how real you are
im literally starting my psychology degree, and as much as i'm interested in doing clinical psychology, im super anxious because first of all with this whole corona situation, a level exams being cancelled, the curriculum not being fully finished by our teachers, being brain dead for the last 6 months. Although im familiar with what i learned at a level, it's not solid in my head at all anymore, should i
be worried?
Add me on snap (dtoddsims). We are in the same boat & we should stay in contact !
yes
Idk. a year later, should u have been?
@@dyhaeris nope :) I got a 1st class in my first year and on track to get another. Its all about being consistent with the material being taught. More about focusing on the assignments early
@@vanessaacquah5133 ooo ic! Im starting this year n im pretty much in the same boat so YAY. Also congrats :)
I did psychology at uni, and i regret it so much. I feel like it hasn't done much for me in terms of career prospects.
Oh no! I’m sorry to hear this. Can you please elaborate? Which type of career are you looking into?
Mariam Vella honestly im not sure atm. Im kinda lost right now.
Sammy JayJay same lol
Sammy JayJay I did psychology for first year but then changed to something else due to lack of career prospects in psychology but now I’ve been thinking about going back to it and re doing second year. What do you recommend for me? To continue of my other course or go back and graduate in psychology? I’m really worried about the employability of it like you... scared to regret it... please advise me since you’ve been through the process!
If you’re not thinking of going into higher education then don’t pick psychology.
Wow now this is insightful I definitely have to think hard again about this.
Where I live you can't even work in the field if you don't have a master's which lasts 2 years so 8 years doesn't seem that bad to me, especially if you add on an education in therapy (CBT for example) or a specialist degree which are both 3 years so you have 3+2+(3+3) to become a certified therapist. But I totally feel you, being a clinical psychologist is my dream but is really hard to land a job since there aren't that many positions opened and I really don't give a shit about HR. Don't give up :)
Wow you look incredible Selina 💜
Thank you xx
If you major in psychology, specialize in statistics within the degree. You'll never be out of work and will always be in demand.
That's scary... I really wanted to be a psychologist and maybe it's different in my country but it still scary...
It's definitely different in your country! The UK has quite a different route compared to most countries and quite a difficult one. Psychology is a very prominent career in the UK.
Hey Selina!
Thank you so so much for this video! I learnt so much and I love how genuine you are with the tips and lay it out all raw and bare. This really did help me. It also inspired me for some beautiful reason. Thank you again and please do make more videos psych related.
p.s I immediately subscribed 5 mins into the video!
I am doing criminology and psychology at university, basically both subjects but it is classed at one degree. I really do not like the psychology side of it that much. I feel like I would have regretted it so much if I decided to JUST do psychology alone. I have been told you cannot do much with just a psychology degree without doing a higher, but I'm not sure if there is much truth in this? I'm 100% going more down the criminology route. x
Hello! I have just recieved an offer at a university for a double degree in bachelor of psychological science and criminology! How is it going for you so far? :)
Hey guys :)) my plan is to major in Psychology and Minor (possibly double major) in Criminal Justice, i wanted to know how it was going for you as well? Im starting Uni in the Fall and im really nervous abt making a wrong decision
Listen, life is competitive.... if you want it, nothing and no one can stop you from achieving your dreams. Go for it and do whatever it takes.
In the real world this ethos will fuel your successes..... Good luck 👊💪🔥
Well said!
What if you don’t have enough?
Exactly my thoughts. If you know something is want you want. Go after it. Do not wait.
thanks for this video, super helpful :) I'm 14, Idk if I want to be psychologist because I want to pursue acting more but also need a stable degree to fall back on - science or maths isn't really my forte either which is a bit worrying
To become a qualified psychologist takes A LOT of time, psychologist isn’t really a back-up or fall-back job. You can get other jobs with a psychology degree that you can do, like in HR. But, if you want to be a psychologist, you’ll need to do statistics and scientific studies, so you’ll need to think about that
@@TheGeographyWatch thank you - I actually have kind of changed my mind from when I made this comment as I realised I wasn't as interested in it as I thought. Thank you for the reply, have a good day :)
loved studying psychology. ask me anything if you feel like :)
Is psychology damn difficult?
@@ishahanaps nope I wouldn't consider it as damn difficult. here in Europe it's just more difficult to get into psychology-uni because there is a high demand. I studied in the Netherlands, and I feel like the work-load was high (not the difficulty but the work-load) but if you want to study psychology you can surely do it!
Is degree in psychology enough for me to be a counsellor or any other jobs? I dropped biology when i was in high school and if i dont pick clinical psychology what kind of job should i do?
@@nicoleow9188 well you surely need not only a bachelor but also a master. maybe you become a counsellor afterwards somewhere but not a therapist. Being a therapist requires an additional 3-4 year therapy training.
did that help?
I also shot a video on my channel about how it is like to study psychology. maybe that helps.
@@MarcoSanderCoaching i see...thanks it helps...but i heard people saying that it's difficult to get a job if u study psychology....is that true?
This helped so much!! Learnt more from this vid than i did at school
This video was really helpful! I have just applied for a undergraduate clinical psychology course at goldsmiths uni so I was really looking to know someone's experience. Thankyou for posting this!
Hey I know this video was quite some time ago, but you have really helped me I am coming to the end of my Msc psychology conversion course and was feeling lost but the suggestions really helpful :)
How did you find the conversation course? I’ve been considering doing the BA but I’m nervous I don’t have enough knowledge to go in at Masters level… but already have a BA in another subject x
I’m a simple woman, I hear we have to do maths, it’s a no from me 😌
Fr tho thank you for this video it helped me a lot with my decision for uni!
Lmaooo me rushing to ucas to change my options 🥲
@@eveee2237 I’m scared now I already got a conditional offer from UCL and Bristol UWE and hearing about maths is scaring me.
@@sochidala8093 what grade did you get in Maths GCSE?
@@joebaker7788 A 5 it’s not good enough. I really want to do psychology and I got conditional offers from universities for it but Ik that’s just because my personal statement was good. I’m so scared now I don’t really want to change courses (and I can’t right now even if I wanted to) but I’m worried that when it comes to the maths part of it Like statistics I will struggle. I do want to do well and get a first class so I’m stressed. I can’t change my mind now because I’ve already got all my offers. I don’t understand why I got offers when my maths grade wasn’t an 7,8 or 9.
I’m so confused how your PhD program is only 3 years because in Canada it is generally 5-8 years
You guys also have 4 4 4 4 system
In Brazil too
Its because she from the UK
4 years for bachelor 2 for masters and 4-5 for a PhD so in total 10-11 years to get a PhD
In US I believe phd is 4 years, but some have accelerated programs offered like you could literally become a nurse in 1 year with accelerated nursing program ( if you already have bachelors degree and pre reqs ). Also you can skipped masters degree and just take phd programs.
This is so so helpful! I’ve always wanted to be a dentist but I’m reconsidering and thinking about being a therapist😊I’m in yr11 btw!
Thank you so much for this video. Extremely helpful 🙌🏼🙌🏼👏🏻
The most informative so far thank you!
The best advice I can give to avoid the “oh shit” after learning the reality of psych degrees is go in knowing 2-3 career paths... if you have an end goal you avoid a lot of issues and can smoothly go about your education path step by step. This also helps you to explore other things, bc you can work them into your educational path without worrying you can’t or it’ll be a distraction. I know I want to be a Pastoral Counselor, which means psychology/sociology & theology/philosophy paths from undergrad all the way to seminary and specialized training since PC is specialized ministry and field. I’m know what I’m signing up for, and I can cope, plan, and peruse without much worry.
💗💗 this vid was so useful! Doing a social work degree next year and I’d love to become a mental health social worker! X
Honestly look into the think ahead programme!!x
it is deffo hard, but i feel like in any career in the health sector takes it's time to really pay off. it's hard but it'll pay off. for me what made me want to be a clinical psycologist was not only being an HCA for 3 years, was also because when I was going through therapy myself, my psychology was amazing and helped me so much i wanted to do the same for other people. i feel like if it's not a true passion, then you should deffo should a different job, if it is, hold on tight and keep working hard!
It's TRUE that you need to be good at stats and biology . In India it takes a lot of time to be a clinical psychologist 🙃
Can you please give me an idea how long or difficult it is and also the career path?
I never wanted to be a Psychologist - I thought that was the only job but realistically didn’t want to study that much! The sound of HR also bored me. There’s lots of other roles - I went on to be a Probation Officer there are many alternatives. Great video 😍
yep yep yep - speaking straight facts, we really ain't shit LMAO. I'm from the US so the process is a bit different. Usually, you get your undergrad in 4 years, after that you can go straight into a PHD 3-7 years (if you have good grades/research experience) or a Master's (2 years) if you don't get accepted or if want to be more competitive.
I want to focus on the upside since it does sound scary from her video. So Selina is mainly focusing on the route to be a *clinical psychologist* - you can still work with people and various aspects of psychology WITHOUT a PHD.
If you get a master's in a specialized subset, or even just plan out your undergrad psych degree correctly, then you can go into applied fields depending on your major. For example, I have a Psych degree and I'm currently in a Cognitive Neuroscience master's program. With this program I can ultimately work in neuromarketing, I/O Psych, HCI, research assistant! Same goes with other subsets of psych, there are so many; experimental, developmental, i/o, forensic, consumer psychologists) - if you're thinking about psych for your undergrad try to get research experience then and find a mentor - ask your professors questions about their field (in your first year) and see it you think it's something you're interested in.
It mainly depends on your goals! (take different psych courses or look online to figure out your niche as well - coursera is a great website that offers free online college course from reputable schools such as harvard or rice university)
All I'm saying is, it's going to be hard, and it's not going to be cheap - psychology for undergrad is defintely a broad field but if you find a specialization you really enjoy then go for it. Make sure you know exactly what you're getting into :) Good luck and you got this!
After much research, I agree with all the points you mentioned except for the fact that a lot of people here think statistics and math are the same. I did my bachelor's in Business Management, I am terrible at math, I cant even substract without a calculator. I was able to clear math in my third attempt. However, i loved statistics & scored really good at it. Its actually quite interesting. The math that you study in an engineering field is what's difficult. I think people should stop making such videos. Its quite demotivating. Every study for that matter, is difficult in itslef. You may not be able to become a psychologist with just masters but I disagree with the fact that "you aint becoming shit with a psycology degree". I believe that, you learn & you grow as an individual.
I’m hoping to do psychology at uni! Thanks :) xx great video!
Dont do it unless you dont want a job. :)
Jay Hernandez what do u mean?
@@jayy7378 please...elaborate...
@@jayy7378 nah it's all based on which country you live in and your degree
Jay Hernandez idiot
Well I dropped Psychology in year 12 but here for the tea / to support the channel as ever ❤️
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This was really helpful, thank you!
You are amazing!
Big support goes to you.❣😊
I think it depends a lot on the personality, background, and the perspective of each person. In my opinion, before being in psychology, I did 3 semesters of Medicine where science is more than important, and let me tell you that shit was hard, now that I switched to psychology I really find it very easy. Medical students go through a lot more difficult stuff. I am not saying that doing a Ph.D. is the easiest thing in this world but if you are really dedicated to having a good future and educating yourself well, you will achieve it without problem. Everything is in the mind. I believe that those who are not willing to do so because it is a block that they impose themselves.
Absolutely love this video and let me tell you something now I will NOT be doing psychology 🤣😂🤣
I don’t live in the UK but I feel like the studies in the US and the UK are similar! I am taking Anatomy, AP Psychology, and Statistics!!! Woooooo
Im happy i watched this and got sure im made for psychology
You are SLAYING those hoops, girl!
Thank u!! 💕
Idk about you but I’m telling you In Australia and New Zealand clinical psychologist and counseling psychologist are paid REALLY well !
love this so much!!
"You ain't shit" XD Girl, you just got a new subscriber!
The whole system is somehow corrupted. Actually becoming a therapist takes a lot of time and money. 5 years of Uni (3 Bachelor, 2 Master) and then about 5 years of further education. At least here in germany. But the system is completly fucked: Not only can't people get into uni, who don't have an high school score of 1,0 - 1,3 at least, but there are way lesser masters spots that bachelors. I knew a girl that "just" got a 2 with her bachelor and she couldn't get in any uni to do her master. That is so fucked up, because this is like not even a quarter of the study. So you studied your arse off for nothing.
I always wanted to do psychology. My mom is a psychologist and i learned a lot about this job since i was little, but i never got into uni. Luckily here are private unis where you can study, but you have to pay them monthly and it is really expensive, but much better, than never being able to do it.
Approaching my senior year and thinking about college and i think im going to pursue a psychology doctorate because I like making my life difficult ✌️😩
I’m in my first year of my Psych degree and I am questioning everything because of statistics 😅
The young women is correct, a Psychology degree is not a core profession and you need further study/training. However, there are many people in the media calling themselves a Psychologist, when in fact they have a BSc. I have a BSc (BPS accredited), and a MSc in CBT (BABCP accredited). I am a recently retired NHS Cognitive Behavioural/EMDR therapist, but I would never call myself a Psychologist. It might be better looking at a certain of discipline of psychology ( e.g., forensic, clinical, developmental etc), this may better further your career. If anyone wants to know the work of a NHS (IAPT) high-intensity therapist, I can reply to a few questions..
@Phill Holding Hi Phil, I’ve just completed my BSc psychology degree with a first. I want to become a CBT psychotherapist and I’m unsure how to proceed and doing my homework. I have quite a few questions. Do you have a contact email address? Thank you - Melanie
Its so weird that you call bachelors of science bsc, in my country its only bs or ba for bachelor of arts.
Finally someone talks about the heavy stats contents!!! I did my psychology degree in Australia. Out of 24 units for the whole degree, literally only one unit is about actually case study. And only one single unit about counselling skills. The rest is either biology and brain chemistry(which I enjoy). Or stupid statistics and how to use data analysis software. I hate statistics soooooo much and never thought I would spend half of my degree doing boring math. It kills me inside. I rather study actually maths with lots of algebra than psy statistics. Urghhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!
Thank you! This was really helpful ❤️✨
I cannot thank myself more for getting a job as a mental health care assistant at the start of year 13
I'm leaving high-school early and sending my college applications in 3 days so this was helpful
Im junior in high school took psychology as course some stuff in this vid scared the sh*t outta mee.
Oh god 12 years ?!! 😩😩😩
In my college the first semester is bio psychology prepare focus to neuron and brain, ethical codes of psychology in Indonesia, mental health, general psychology. First time i was difficult because my basic in senior high school is social science. In semester 4 and 5 has practice assessment, graphic test, wartegg test, inventory test As long i'm enjoy and happy because meet client and some people different caracters. In Indonesia college 8 semester or 4 years , if you want psychologist have 2 years college. I love this chanel 💖.
halo kamu psikologi dimana ya?
@@HarekaTysiri UM Purwokerto, klw km psikologi mn ?
4:00 After completing a college degree, you are a university graduate - not "shit". Less than 7% of the world population attend & complete a uni degree. So maybe rephrase?
It's quite different here in Australia.
It's still competitive but there are different pathways. for example, we can do the 3 year undergrad, 1 year honours and then 2 years supervised practice.
In place of supervised practice, we can also do a masters or PhD. there is also an option to do doctorate which is 3-4 years.
I'm still in my second year, but would never let the time spent deter me from becoming a clinical psychologist.
All up its 6-9 years to become a clinical psychologist.
Also in Australia, most clinical psychologists are private so the likelihood of making money is higher.
Could you do a video on how to cut down your word count? I know in your dissertation you cut out quite a lot and I’m currently studying an access course with 1,500 word limit essays with 7 different topics to describe in detail and once writing it I’m at 4000/5000 word and really struggle with knowing what to take out 😬 don’t know if it’s something you’d be able to ‘teach’, thank you! Love your videos sm they’re really motivating
Surely you can cut that year out of experience and work as a healthcare assistant while doing your degree? That’s what I’m doing anyway 🤷🏻♀️
Eight months after graduating in a Bachelor's of Science (Psychology), and I am not further along in my career. Cannot find a job, despite a good CV. The degree is a dud; dead. Absolutely pointless and only benefits institutions. The transferable skills are pointless and the academic settings are overloaded. Yeah okay, if you're highly intelligent and have been given a prospective education and more opportunities in life from a youngster, you most likely do better.
For example the use of statistics using SPSS. Now, due to overloaded modules, leaves limited learning in probably one of the core areas of this degree, and learning this effectively does allow for progressive careers as an analyst and so on. However, due to the methodologies at universities makes you neglect each module to a percentage as all the mental resources are taken up. You'll never become an expertise early on which is why the degree is trash. Do a boring PhD and at this point, 10 years of your life is over.
For anyone of you thinking university is the only way to become a counsellor or psychotherapist - You can literally get qualified through a jump start degree that takes only 4-5 years based on your experience joining the course and they’ll put you in their clinic in your first year so you can get experience before you even start your career. It’s a little bit easier then doing a the degree at a university and it’s really specific to becoming a psychiatrist, psychotherapist or counsellor
sorry but you didnt clarify what the jumpstart course was called besides uni?
Halima In my town there’s a jump start course where you only gotta do an evening one day a week, and it’s qualified under the national counselling body, so you’ll be recognised as a qualified psychotherapist
oh wow sounds interesting! Whats the name of the course and is jr town in the uk? Could u provide me with a link if possible? thanks x
Is it the same with Counseling Psych? Also, I saw a RUclips video where a counseling psych doctor said that a Masters isn’t needed to start your PhD. That you could just go straight for your PhD. What’s are your thoughts ? 🤔🤔🤔🤔
After your undergraduate obviously lol
I have worked in a care home, nursery and am going to working as a teaching assistant alongside my undergrad is that enough experience or does it need to be more relevant?
So I live in the US. The statistics thing, I wasn't able to get around it either. I took a math higher than statistics (pre-calculus) but my advisor told me I still have to take statistics which I'm going to take this fall.
Wow, you could make a perfect Corpse Bride if you ever wanted to dress as her for Halloween.
i am really interested in social work and psychology but people always say u wont get a job and stuff is it true?
Would psychodynamic therapy be a good route to go down? I’ve just completed a levels and I just find Freud so interesting tbh😂😂
did she do Bachelor of Arts or Science? because i've heard BA doesn't involve much math or bio.
Lora A. She did Bachelor of Science but you can do a BA instead
@@janedoe3002 thank you, I will.
Thank you so much! This helped a lot!! 😆
What a great video thank you for that, it's put me right off doing psychology! lol : D
I really want to be a forensic psychologist or like clinical psychologist but like I don’t even know. I’m planning on picking A LEVEL: law, psychology and probably sociology. I don’t really know if I’m supposed to like do the psychology degree and then like after I graduate go into my preferred option ?
Omg yeah same, so whats the progress like on that for you, have you started uni?