Is a UK degree good enough for emigration

silaslang

Im currently in my third year of an Applied Psychology degree (Bsc) and would possibly like to move away once I finished studying. Do most countries except graduates or would experience be needed in a certain field of employemnt to gain entry?

flossy_splodge

silaslang wrote: »

I'm currently in my third year of an Applied Psychology degree (BSc) and would possibly like to move away once I finished studying. Do most countries except (accept) graduates or would experience be needed in a certain field of employemnt (employment) to gain entry?

It seems to depend on which Uni you're studying at.
If it doesn't teach you basic English such as spelling, grammar and punctuation you might benefit from some assistance in these areas to ensure any job application meets basic standards.
That's not sarcasm, it's serious.
Sound UK Universities have still got a good name, although this is changing somewhat as the second rate two bit apologies for Universities are dragging the reputation of the others down.
Good luck.

silaslang

Thank you for your input which I will take constructively. I wouldnt be making spelling mistakes on applications or within work environments, my Uni work is of a high standard. There is a casualness about the (teh is my favourite) internet that makes me not worry about fixing typos.

Oldernotwiser

Using "except" when you mean "accept" isn't a typo!

As you're doing Applied Psychology rather than Psychology proper, I wonder whether you're at one of the new universities and whether your course is recognised by the BPS? If so, there are certain countries who may be less welcoming with this sort of qualification and others who won't know the difference.

To answer your question you'd need to give more information about what countries you're considering, what work you want to do and whether you're looking to emigrate or simply work there for a few months/years. Obviously your language skills are going to be a relevant factor in many places.

Got2change

As important as the University/subject will be the expectations and employment requirements of your chosen destination country. For example, the country not be a snob about where you get your degree from and may not actually have much interest whether it is from Oxford or Sheffield Hallam - possibly the class of degree will have some value but what will be most important is if there is a need for the type of work that you will be qualified to do....
New Zealand certainly has what used to be called an Occupational Priority List, detailing skills shortages; it doesn't mean that you can't go there if not on the list but it boosts your chances if your chosen career features on it.
(Having loads of dosh will get you in though - that's how my Dad did it!)
Good luck with it.

silaslang

Oldernotwiser wrote: »

As you're doing Applied Psychology rather than Psychology proper, I wonder whether you're at one of the new universities and whether your course is recognised by the BPS?

Sadly I am at one of the newer universities but the course is recognised by the BPS. I was hoping that employers would be looking for graduates who had learnt how to apply the skills from university into their work environment when I chose Applied.

The_One_Who

It would depend on where you wanted to go and what job you wanted to do. Psychology usually needs further study, I think. Your degree should be fine, as all UK universities are recognised abroad to the best of my knowledge.

skint-student-nurse

if its new zealand, you need to have a skill thats on their skills shortage list to apply for residency and have x amount of £ to support yourself with and x amount of £ you can put away until you get citizenship. HTH

CLAPTON

I'm sure you have done research on job opportunities within your field but I inderstood (anecdotal info only I'm afraid) that Psychology in the UK was fiecely competitive job market.
So you get any reasonable job in the UK required a first at first dregree level and a further postgrad qualification.

flossy_splodge

silaslang wrote: »

Sadly I am at one of the newer universities but the course is recognised by the BPS. I was hoping that employers would be looking for graduates who had learnt how to apply the skills from university into their work environment when I chose Applied.

There's 'newer' and 'new'!
I suggest that a huge factor would be if you could acquire some proper work experience urgently.
Some Charities might be interested in having you work as a volunteer but of course that means no money.
Well worth it, that's how I got back into work.
The BPS might even be able to point you toward any such organisations.
Good Luck.