Chloe Lidgett

Since graduating from my Undergraduate degree, I have since graduated from a Masters degree in Health Psychology and started a job as a Mental Healthcare Assistant for The Priory Group. This is in hope of gaining invaluable experience to apply for Assistant Psychology roles and the Clinical Psychology Doctorate. I wanted to go in to this career to help those that need some extra care as much as I could. Both my degrees have given me great knowledge and understanding allowing me to fully aid those I care for.

What are you doing now?

Currently I am in the process of moving along my career, learning new psychology techniques from the psychology team and becoming an assistant psychologist.

What was it about Northumbria that made you decide to study here?

The campus and the teaching team for my degree. Walking on to the campus for the first time in year 13 I instantly knew it was the place I wanted to study. The teaching team, extra curricular's and sport department made making Northumbria my first choice extremely easy.

What was it like studying at Northumbria?

Excellent. The support given by the teaching team throughout lectures, seminars and projects was brilliant. And the feedback was honest and constructive to helping me improve.

How connected was your course with industry?

Extremely connected, there were brilliant opportunities to have a placement in certain areas. The course content was accurate, very relevant and informative. All of this has enabled me to fully understand my role and my career pathway.

If you took on a placement during your course how did you feel this helped you in your career/ with your studies?

This enabled me to see the real world and community-based psychology that takes place daily. It allowed me to then take what I learnt and apply it to a secure setting and aid others.

What was the best thing about your course?

My placement and choice of modules in third year.

How did studying at Northumbria help you achieve your career goals/ give your career an edge?

Having such a broad learning experience has made me more informed and broadly knowledgeable about Psychology as a whole. It has allowed me to take part with the Psychology Team.

Which skills/knowledge did you learn on your course that you use most now throughout your career?

Intervention techniques and mindfulness.

What did you enjoy most about your time at Northumbria University?

The sporting opportunities and being with my friends.

What advice would you give somebody who is considering studying at Northumbria?

Choose the university and course that is best for you, has a broad range of opportunities, willing to invest in your future and allows you to take on tomorrow. All of which Northumbria offers.

How would you describe your time at Northumbria in three words?

Fun, inclusive and enlightening.