Global Career Psychology – istep mentors

Broad study area- Psychology
Career- Psychology

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Future growth indicators and Prospects-

Indicative salaries (per year) in the ‘country of study’ post-completion of degree

Study level	Starting salary UK (Per year in Pounds)	Starting salary Australia (Per year in Australian Dollars)	Starting salary Canada (Per year in Canadian Dollars)
After Bachelor’s degree	GBP 30,000-40,000	AUD 50,000-60,000	CAD 30,000-40,000
After Master’s degree	GBP 40,000-50,000	AUD 80,000-95,000	CAD 80,000-1,00,000

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Career Outcomes and Tasks

(performed by those pursuing career)

Conduct scientific studies of behaviour and brain function
Observe, interview, and survey individuals
Identify psychological, emotional, behavioural, or organizational issues and diagnose disorders
Research and identify behavioural or emotional patterns

Details about career

Knowledge- (theoretical or practical understanding of a subject or knowledge areas)

Knowledge area / Skill level required (on a scale of 10)

Description

Therapy and counselling

9 out of 10

Diagnosing and providing the relevant treatment along with counselling and guidance

Psychology

9 out of 10

Understanding individual behaviour and mindset

Customer and support services

8 out of 10

Understanding the individual needs and wants and providing good quality customized services

English language

8 out of 10

Use of English language for comprehension and expression

Education and training

7 out of 10

Teaching and instructing individuals and group according to the curriculum

Sociology and anthropology

7 out of 10

Understanding societal and human relationships

Skill- (soft skills, hard skills, domain-general, and domain-specific learnt skills)

Skill type / Skill level required (on a scale of 10)

Description

Social perceptiveness

7 out of 10

Understanding why people react the way they do

Reading comprehension

7 out of 10

Reading and comprehending work related information

Active listening

6 out of 10

Attentively listening to what is being said

Speaking

6 out of 10

Talking to individuals and in groups

Active learning

6 out of 10

Implementing the learnt knowledge into practical a practical setting

Serving others

5 out of 10

Helping people

Abilities- (physical and mental abilities: functional, personal traits, attitudes, and knowledge-based abilities)

Abilities / Skill level required (on a scale of 10)

Description

Problem spotting

7 out of 10

Notice when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, even if you can't solve the problem

Oral expression

7 out of 10

Communicate by speaking

Deductive reasoning

6 out of 10

Use general rules to find answers or solve problems logically

Writing

6 out of 10

Writing the necessary information in a way easily understood

Oral comprehension

6 out of 10

Listen and comprehend to what others are saying

Speech clarity

6 out of 10

Speaking clearly so that it is easy to understand

Activities- (done on a regular basis in the job)

Activities / Skill level required (on a scale of 10)

Description

Helping and caring for others

7 out of 10

Providing help and assistance to the individuals in need along with medical help and emotional support

Making decisions and solving problems

7 out of 10

Working on finding the best solution for a problem by making most efficient decisions

Building good relationships

7 out of 10

Building good relationships and maintaining them

Keeping up with the knowledge

6 out of 10

Being equipped with the up-to-date ideas

Looking for the changes overtime

6 out of 10

Working towards the better. Reforming the old ideas with the new ones

Collecting and organising information

6 out of 10

Collecting information from various resources and organising it in a useful manner

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Designation(s) in the career-

Psychologist

Psychotherapist

Counsellor

Educational Psychologist

Psychology Professor

Research Psychologist

Clinical psychologist

Demands in the career-

(physical and social demands)

Connecting with people
Working in groups or teams
Using electronic devices
Making decisions efficiently
Working under the strict deadlines
Be exposed to diseases or infections

Values of the career- (Achievement, Independence, Relationships, Support, Working conditions, Recognition)

Work values / How important is it?

Description

Relationships

9 out of 10

Maintaining good terms with people and working with them in various conditions

Achievements

8 out of 10

Setting up the target and working to achieve it

Independence

8 out of 10

Freedom to work alone and make independent decisions

Working conditions

7 out of 10

Good working conditions and job security

Recognition

7 out of 10

Being recognized for the work been done

Study options at UG level (Bachelor’s)-

Country	Entry requirements & pre-requisites	Range of yearly fees	Starting salaries respective countries
UK	Grade 12th in any stream TOEFL score - 100 IELTS score- 6.5	GBP 10,000-20,000	GBP 30,000-40,000
Australia	Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or overseas equivalent IELTS score - 6.5	AUD 40,000-50,000	AUD 50,000-60,000
Canada	Grade 12th Psychology as compulsory subject IELTS score-6.0	CAD 20,000-35,000	CAD 40,000-50,000

Names of degrees with specializations (Bachelor’s)-

UK

Bachelor of Business Psychology (Hons.)

Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Psychology (Hons.)

Bachelor of Arts in Clinical Psychology

Australia

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Hons.)

Bachelor of Science in Psychology (with Foundation Year)

Bachelor of Arts in Childhood Studies

Bachelor of Social Sciences (Psychology) (Hons.)

Canada

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Hons.)

Bachelor of Science in Developmental Studies

Study options at PG level (Master’s)-

Country	Entry requirements & pre-requisites	Program duration	Range of yearly fees	Starting salaries respective countries
UK	Bachelor’s in Psychology or similar field with minimum 65% IELTS score 6.5	2 years	GBP 15,000-20,000	GBP 40,000-50,000
Australia	Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited four year bachelor’s degree with honours in Psychology IELTS score-7 TOEFL score- 98 PTE score- 65	2 years	AUD 30,000-40,000	AUD 80,000-95,000
Canada	10+2+4 years of education and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology or in a related field 75% to 80% in bachelor’s degree IELTS score- 6.5 TOEFL score-90	2 years	CAD 15,000-30,000	CAD 80,000-1,00,000