Psychologists

£44,321

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

32 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

0.75%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Psychologists

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 2212

Psychologists research, study and assess emotional, cognitive and behavioural processes and abnormalities in human beings and animals and how these are affected by genetic, physical and social factors.

Common tasks include:

develops and administers tests to measure intelligence, abilities, aptitudes, etc. and assesses results;
develops treatment and guidance methods and gives treatment or guidance using a variety of therapy and counselling techniques;
observes and experiments on humans and animals to measure mental and physical characteristics;
analyses the effect of hereditary, social and physical factors on thought and behaviour;
studies psychological factors in the treatment and prevention of mental illness or emotional and personality disorders;
maintains required contacts with family members, education or other health professionals, as appropriate, and recommends possible solutions to problems presented;
applies professional knowledge and techniques within the workplace, addressing issues such as job design, work groups, motivation etc.;
applies psychological treatment methods to help athletes achieve optimum mental health and enhance sporting performance.

Qualifications

Entrants require a degree in psychology recognised by the British Psychology Society. Postgraduate and professional qualifications relating to different areas of psychology are available and are required for certain posts.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

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