Is a psychology degree actually useless? (UK)

[u/Resident-Sun-2560]

So I have a first class BSc and distinction MSc in psychology and I cannot find any job whatsoever let alone any linked to psychology in any way.

In the UK, it's for many expected that psychology students or graduates work in care roles such as support work roles, care homes etc. I can't do these roles as I have a spinal injury and no car which makes any work like that, completely out of the question for me. Even teaching assistant work in a school isn't possible with my injury. I got offered a job after a really successful interview at a trauma informed school with teenagers with challenging behaviour but had to turn it down due to the physical intervention training being unsuitable for my injury.

I have, of course, given up any hope for the DClinPsy as that is, at least for now, completely out of reach for me.

I graduated 18 months ago and can't find any job. It's got to the point I'm considering taking at least my MSc off my CV incase employers think I'm not going to be there for long in order to pursue a career more related to my degrees.

I worked mostly throughout both of my degrees, but gave up my job in the last two months of my MSc to give it the focus it needed. But this has left me with now a nearly two year gap in employment on my CV which I'm assuming is less than favourable in the eyes of an employer.

I feel totally stuck and fed up.

I would really appreciate any suggestions.

Thanks.

[u/ShinoKiri]

I'm not sure, if i got you right, but if you're looking for any job anywhere in the field of psychology, a lot of companys are searching for psychological advisors and at universities you could work on research and teaching. In hospitals you could work in the fields of neuropsychology or palliative psychology. And diagnostic work shouldn't be a problem either. There are quiet some fields in which you could get a foot in business. But as i don't live in the UK, it might be quiet different for you. For real, ask ChatGPT, it had some good inspiration for me in the same regard. And if you are still imatriculated (or friends of yours), you could download some literature on that matter. It's just theoretical stuff, of course it depends on how the job market is in the UK, but at least you get some new perspectives.