The Psychology Futures Podcast

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Join us as we speak to special guests in industry, exploring where your Psychology degree can take you. Hosted and produced by Manchester Metropolitan University Psychology Graduates Kim and Sophie, and Psychology student Aoife, this podcast is full of real and honest stories from people who are working in, around and beyond Psychology.

Episodes

  1. JAN 27

    Bonus episode- British Psychological Society (BPS) special

    Our bonus episode features guests working at the British Psychological Society (BPS), Careers Manager Cat and Careers Officer Harmeet. The BPS is a professional body that advocates and supports Psychologists and Psychology in the UK. Both guests chat with producer Sophie about their individual career journeys. They also discuss what it's like working for the BPS, any misconceptions about Psychology and advice for Psychology students starting their career.

    56 min

  2. 12/02/2025

    Episode 4- Working as a Mental Health Practitioner

    This episode features Georgia who is an Associate Psychological Practitioner and a Trainee Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner. Georgia chats with Kim about the career path she has taken to now be working in her two roles. They discuss what her working day looks like, her training and a honest insight into how she maintains her wellbeing. Helpful links: BPS- https://bit.ly/43xEdpQ NHS careers- Home | Health Careers BACP - https://bit.ly/4hxGM1e Psychological Professions Network- PPN - Home

    57 min

  3. 11/25/2025

    Episode 3 - The career journey of a Trainee Sports Psychologist

    This episode features Andrew. Andrew chats with host Kim about his experience of being a Trainee Sports Psychologist. He tells us about what the doctorate involves, how he manages his workload and advice for students who are interested in doing the training to be a Sports Psychologist.

    56 min

  4. 11/18/2025

    Episode 2- Exploration of the Civil Service Fast Stream

    This episode features Kyle. Kyle is part of the Civil Service Fast Stream working in Government Policy. The Civil Service Fast Stream is the UK government's graduate development programme, designed to progress individuals into leadership roles within the Civil Service. Kyle chats with Producer Sophie about what his scheme involves, the application process and advice for anyone thinking of applying.

    35 min

  5. 11/11/2025

    Episode 1 - What does it take to become a Forensic Psychologist

    Welcome to season 2 of the Psychology Futures podcast! This episode features Trainee Forensic Psychologist Holly. Holly tells host Kim about her journey towards being a Trainee Forensic Psychologist. They discuss what being a Forensic Psychologist involves, her training route and any challenges she faces.

    45 min

  6. 11/04/2025

    Episode 6- Everything you need to know about working as a HR Assistant

    This Psychology Futures episode features Lara. Lara chats with producer Sophie about her journey into working as a HR Assistant. Working in HR is a popular and well- suited career route for Psychology students to go down. Hear all about Lara's working day, responsibilities she has and her reflections of the role.

    20 min

  7. 10/28/2025

    Episode 5- Comparison of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Integrative Therapy

    This episode features Cognitive Behavioural Therapist Julia (CBT) and Integrative Therapist Audrey. This episode is different to our others as we compare two different career journey's. Julia and Audrey discuss with host Kim a detailed insight into their therapeutic approach, the training they underwent and what their working days look like. Helpful links: Homepage | BPS BACP- https://bit.ly/48KIWZ2 UKCP- https://bit.ly/4qfNgFM NCPS | Counselling Matters Esther Perel - Your Guide to Relational Intelligence Best-selling Trauma Research Author | Bessel van der Kolk, MD. A Brief History of Aaron T. Beck, MD, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy - PMC50 years of rational‐emotive and cognitive‐behavioral therapy: A systematic review and meta‐analysis - PMC

    55 min

  8. 10/21/2025

    Episode 4- What is it like to manage a Psychiatric Ward?

    This weeks Psychology Futures guest is Connie. Connie chats with Psychology student Aoife about her journey of becoming a Manager of a Psychiatric Ward. They discuss her working day responsibilities, advice for students and a honest insight into how she maintains her wellbeing.

    26 min

  9. 10/14/2025

    Episode 3 - Insight into being a Residential Assistant Psychologist

    This week's episode features Residential Assistant Psychologist Saffron. Psychology student Aoife chats with Saffron about her journey from her Undergraduate degree to her new and competitive role as a Assistant Psychologist in a residential home. They discuss her working day, the application process and advice for students. Check out our website for more content on careers in Psychology: Rise x Future Me at Manchester Met

    34 min

  10. 10/07/2025

    Episode 2 - What a Graduate Scheme journey really looks like

    This weeks Psychology Futures guest is Rachel Edwards. Kim chats with Rachel about her journey from being a student to gaining a position with the Local Government Graduate Scheme, one of the best graduate schemes in the country. They discuss the graduate scheme application process, the pressures of navigating a career path and advice for students. More information: Homepage- North east combined Authority Impact: The Local Government Graduate Programme | Local Government Association Check out our website for more content on careers in Psychology: Rise x Future Me at Manchester Met

    39 min

  11. 09/29/2025

    Episode 1- Journey from Undergrad to Masters

    Welcome to the Psychology Futures Podcast. Episode one features our psychology student Aoife chatting to guest Deanne. Deanne tells us all about how she's feeling towards starting her masters in psychological wellbeing and clinical practice. They discuss navigating the pressures of finding a career path, how they deal with pressures and advice for students. We hope you enjoy this real and relatable episode!

    26 min
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Join us as we speak to special guests in industry, exploring where your Psychology degree can take you. Hosted and produced by Manchester Metropolitan University Psychology Graduates Kim and Sophie, and Psychology student Aoife, this podcast is full of real and honest stories from people who are working in, around and beyond Psychology.

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