The Psychology Career Compass Series is a pioneering initiative by PsySSA aimed at guiding psychology graduates and early-career professionals through the often complex and evolving landscape of career development in the discipline. Recognising the need for accessible, practical, and contextually relevant guidance, this series serves as a trusted platform to support the professional growth of psychology students and graduates across South Africa.
Not sure where your psychology degree can take you?
PsySSA’s Career Compass 2026 is a five-part online workshop series designed to support psychology students in making informed, realistic decisions about their future in psychology.
Workshop 1
Workshop 1 offers direct insight from South African universities on postgraduate psychology programmes, application processes, and entry requirements across disciplines including Clinical, Counselling, Educational, Industrial, Neuropsychology, Research, Psychometry, and more.
Workshop 2
Workshop 2: “Straight from the Source” features recent graduates and early-career professionals sharing honest reflections on postgraduate training, challenges, and lessons learned.
Workshop 3
Workshop 3 explores alternative and non-traditional career pathways, highlighting the diverse and evolving ways psychology is applied beyond conventional routes.