Is a master’s an essential for career progression as an Aspiring psychologist? With Dr Mel West

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 26: Is a master’s an essential for career progression as an Aspiring psychologist? With Dr Mel West Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. A common debate in psychology is whether you need a masters to get onto the doctorate. Although you can get onto the masters without one, Dr Mel West and I discuss the advantages and difficulties of getting a Masters degree. A Masters is not always needed and if anyone out there would like to be a guest speaker to argue this case, please let me know! I hope this helps you to make a decision about whether a masters might be right for you! The Highlights: 00:28: An invite for topic specific speakers 02:58: Introducing Dr Mel West. 04:18: Another meandering journey into psychology 06:00: Online learning 08:24: Do I need a masters? 10:12: Some advantages of postgraduate education 12:25: The financial side of a Masters 14:14: Difficult times of aspiring psychologists 15:43: Avoiding burnout 18:28: Creating boundaries 20:50: This isn’t a race; it is all beneficial! 24:44: Does what doesn’t kill you make you stronger? 26:49: Reflecting and adversity 27:42: Masters start dates 29:13: Applying to a Masters 31:07: Inclusivity and diversity  31:46: Thank you 32:03: Call for speakers and an exclusive podcast episode 33:00: Membership and incoming trainees! 35:04: How to connect with me and getting involved with my new book! 36:20: Thank you for listening and some jingles! Links: Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her linktree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0  Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page.   Mentioned in this episode: Sponsored by WriteUpp Tap to Pay This episode is sponsored by WriteUpp. Their Tap to Pay app turns your smartphone into a card reader, helping private practitioners take secure payments without additional hardware. Use code MARIANNE30 for a free 30-day trial and 30% off your first 6 months at this link: https://writeupp.com/?refid=142336