Eligibility
Our Psychology Research Apprenticeship Scheme is open to University of Bath students studying one of the following courses:
- BSc (Hons) Psychology (3-year and 4-year with work placement)
- MSc Applied Clinical Psychology
- MSc Applied Forensic Psychology with Placement
- MSc Applied Psychology (Conversion)
- MSc Applied Psychology and Economic Behaviour
- MSc Clinical Associate in Psychology
- Foundation in Systemic Theory and Practice
- MSc Health Psychology
- MRes Climate Change, Sustainability and Society
- MRes Psychology
Find out more about the Psychology Research Apprenticeship Scheme
How to apply for the Psychology Research Apprenticeship scheme
Applications open for the Research Apprenticeship Scheme three times a year – at the beginning of Semester 1, Semester 2, and Summer.
Prior to each round of the Research Apprenticeship Scheme, the Psychology Research Office requests details of projects from supervisors (staff, PhD students, and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology trainees). This includes information on the project, activities the apprentice will be involved in, what the apprentice will learn, and skills and experience required of the apprentice.
The Psychology Research Office then compiles details of all available projects, and circulates an application form to all undergraduate and master’s psychology students via email.
You’ll be asked to complete the brief application form, which requests details of your grades, year of study, areas of interest, motivation for applying, and relevant skills. In this application, you’ll be able to select three projects that you're most interested in from the approved list.
The Psychology Research Office will then review all applications and allocate successful students to suitable projects. This allocation process will take into account your skills and project preferences.
If your application is successful, you’ll be notified via email with details of your allocated project and supervisor.
Following allocation, you’ll complete an agreement form that sets out expectations, duties, and the code of conduct. You can begin your apprenticeship once this form has been signed and returned. Towards the end of the scheme, certificates are issued once supervisors confirm your successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Please note: This is a competitive process, and there are often many more applicants than projects available. It is not uncommon for the Psychology Research Office to receive more than 150 applications from students for 40-50 available apprenticeship projects. However, students are strongly encouraged to reapply in future rounds and will generally receive an apprenticeship project at some point during their time at the University of Bath.
Summary of Apprenticeship Programme timeline
Approximately two weeks before the start of each semester, the Psychology Research Office will send out a call for project details to potential supervisors.
At the beginning of the semester, you’ll be able to apply for projects using the application form shared via email.
Shortly after applications close, the Psychology Research Office will review applications and allocate students to projects.
Throughout the duration of the semester, you and your supervisor will complete an agreement form to set clear expectations for the role of the apprentice, and then continue working on the agreed-upon objectives for the semester.
At the end of the semester, supervisors confirm completion or continuation of the project and issue certificates to students.