About this episode

This episode discusses how Psychology students can choose their specialism and features insights from faculty and an alumna.

If you're a Psychology student, or considering further study in Psychology, you may be starting to consider specialisms. Perhaps you have a particular career in mind, or a specific question you are looking to answer through research. Or maybe, you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed and have no idea where to start! Wherever you are in your academic journey, this conversation aims to inspire and encourage you to consider options for specialism. In this episode, we're speaking to Dr Emanuele De Luca, Deputy Programme Director of the University of London BSc Psychology, Module Leads Dr Charlotte Forrest and Dr Gemma Gordon, and alumna Victoria Sauter. We’ll hear about the moments that defined their academic direction, what excites them about their research area, and how you can prepare to discover yours. Find out more about the BSc Psychology on our website: https://www.london.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/bsc-psychology-study-online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Guests: Dr Emanuele De Luca, Dr Charlotte Forrest, Dr Gemma Gordon, Victoria Sauter

Topics covered

• Psychology
• specialism
• academic journey
• research
• career options

Keywords

• Psychology
• specialism
• academic direction
• research area
• BSc Psychology

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Organizations: University of London

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