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Psychology/Journalism career

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  • 24-11-2011 11:59pm
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    aaah
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    Right. so i am really interesting in doing psychology with a language next year in college,
    (whether it is through arts or straight psychology) I dont want to be a 'psychologist' per say but it's an area that really interests me and i'd love to study it.

    I also love the idea of journalism and media but I figured if I wanted to be a journalist I should
    do a broader degree first rather than channeling myself to just journalism so early on. i'd come out
    of college with the ability and skill of writing but nothing to write about!

    i was thinking of doing a psychology degree and then progressing into journalism/media from there.

    If anyone in the psychology/media side of things could give me any advice on the subject it'd be greatly appreciated :)


    Merci, A
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    dambarude
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    You can combine Psychology and Media in the BA programme in Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. www.mic.ul.ie.

    That would give you a taster of both in your undergraduate degree.


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    saa
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    I know this may be what youre already thinking but heres my 2 cents.

    a straight up degree in psychology can be fine, there are plenty of people who work in the media who come from a psychology background, my partner did a degree in journalism and it really does not provide you with any guarantees, if your writing is strong and you build up contacts and experience as a writer and commentator you can build up a part time role in journalism.

    A combined course sounds great but its not the only way, I know people from a straight up course who have diversified into different cultural or creative areas with contacts and experience alone .


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    Cruel Sun
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    How long would it take to become a Criminal Psychologist? I've heard it's around 10 years? It seems a very long time. Also, any idea of salary and what the job prospects are like? :pac:


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    life after school
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    Contact the Psychological Society of Ireland at
    http://www.psihq.ie
    http://www.psihq.ie/contact.asp
    A phone call may be best.

    According to their website there is no course in forensic or criminal psychology in Ireland but you need a undergraduate degree in psychology first anyway and that of course you can do here.

    UCC has a research programme in forensic psychology which may be a follow on from a undergraduate degree. It might be worth speaking directly with them.

    http://www.ucc.ie/en/forensic/

    Either of these groups would be in a better position to tell you about job prospects and salary


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