Episode 7: Why all Psychology Graduates Should Consider Working in a Higher Education Third Space Position
Episode Description
This episode explores the Higher Education “third space” and why it can be a rewarding and often overlooked career pathway for psychology graduates. The session introduces what the third space is, how it sits between academic and professional services roles, and the variety of opportunities it offers within higher education. Drawing on personal career experience, the episode highlights how psychology skills translate into third‑space roles and encourages viewers to consider this area as a viable and fulfilling career option.
What will this episode cover?
The episode examines what is meant by the higher education third space and the types of roles it includes across universities. It explores career journeys from psychology degrees into third‑space roles, highlighting transferable skills, qualifications, and experience that can support entry into this area. The discussion also considers current recruitment trends, approaches to gaining relevant experience, and practical advice for navigating the job market. In addition, the episode touches on flexible and remote working, institutional differences, and the potential for working both within the UK and internationally.
Duration: 42 minutes
This recording is from a webinar delivered as part of the Psychology Careers Festival in February 2026.
This episode is available in English only. You will have access to this content for 12 weeks from purchase.
Who is this episode for?
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Psychology students exploring career options beyond traditional applied psychology roles
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Early‑career professionals interested in professional services or hybrid roles in universities
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Psychology graduates seeking to understand how their skills transfer into the higher education sector
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Anyone considering flexible, hybrid, or international career opportunities within higher education
Cost
| Student Members | £9.00 |
| Graduate Members | Free |
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| Professional Affiliates | £9.00 |
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Meet the Speaker
Dr Steve Briggs, Director of Learning, Teaching and Libraries, University of Bedfordshire
Dr Steve Briggs is Director of Learning, Teaching and Libraries (LTL) at the University of Bedfordshire. The LTL remit includes teaching, learning and assessment enhancement, academic development, learning development, digital learning, library provision, education and student experience evaluation and pre-16 outreach. Steve is currently EDI Officer for the Committee for Association for National Teaching Fellows and an Assistant Editor for the Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education. He was previously the Co-Chair of the Association for Learning Development in Higher Education. Steve is a National Teaching Fellow and has achieved PFHEA recognition.
This episode has been organised by the Careers Team. For any enquiries, please contact events@bps.org.uk