Which degrees are more vocational?

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Dc is doing RS, psychology and sports studies, in year 12. Report this week says they are working at Bs and an A and was very positive. Dc doesn't want to do an academic type degree. They also don't want to do physiotherapy any more which was why they chose those subjects. Psychology definitely the favourite. I know this is wooly, but my other dcs did very academic subjects and I'm not sure what to suggest. I know it's up to them - before that is suggested- I'd just like to come up with some ideas to help. Thanks.

Psychology is an academic degree. Lots of maths involved, and usually science

Also highest unemployment rates afterwards it is to the '20's what media studies was to the '90s.

Only a 6 in maths at gcse but 7s for three sciences
Not sure he's that good at maths

Funny isn't it, I mean it's no different to Biology really

Tbh I think media is probably quite a relevant degree these days!

Off the top of my head, Forensic Psychology is a vocational course..? Or I think there's even Sports Psychology at a few places?

Any health care type course like OT, ODP,.
Nursing?

If he was interested in physiotherapy, has he considered another allied healthcare profession? If he's interested in psychology, then maybe something like Speech and Language Therapy would interest him?

He could do it as an undergrad degree, or as a masters conversion- so could probably do psychology as an undergrad if that was his plan? Obviously do check entry requirements!

Now saying he absolutely doesn't want to work for the NHS. 🙄

I think speech and language therapy would suit him actually

Entry requirements for Reading here: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/speech-and-language-therapy-ug/Msci-speech-and-language-therapy

There are quite a few unis that offer it at undergrad level now, offering a range of entry requirements.

Looking at his A-levels, I think he might struggle to get onto a psychology degree- many want psychology + another science A-level, and his other subjects may not qualify.

How about something like an educational psychology degree? Not sure how qualified you are at the end or if there’s further exams but Dd saw one for her dyslexia assessment and they certainly charge a lot!

Thank you. He was looking at sports psychology at Loughborough and they don't specify subjects so I think he was going to email them

Would he be interested in Sport Performance Analysis? I think he'd need a degree in Sports Studies but might be an interesting field to explore.

Has he considered mental health nursing, social work or occupational therapy?
All of which have elements of psychology but bring clear employment opportunities on graduation?

I can empathise OP as my DS has also had a fairly major changes heart since he chose his A levels too, but fortunately he picked subjects that still leave many doors open. It is a worry when they have been set on something and then decide against it, but better to realise that now than when they are half way through a degree.
As well as things that have already been suggested, would your DS be interested in teaching? Primary teaching perhaps, as it sounds like he has got quite wide ranging interests. You can do a degree in that straight off, you don't necessarily have to do a degree followed by a PGCE.

Educational Psychology takes forever! https://www.southampton.ac.uk/psychology/undergraduate/careers/career_opportunities/educational_qualifications.page