What can I do with a joint degree in Pscyhology and Linguistics?

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<p>I am applying to American universities for a double major in Psychology and Political Science/International Relations.</p>

<p>I am also applying to the University of Edinburgh (in Scotland) which does not offer this joint degree option. I can pursue, however, a joint degree in Psychology and Linguistics or Psychology and Business Studies.</p>

<p>I am interested in a career in law, psychology, marketing/advertising, or journalism.</p>

<p>What career options would I have for each of these joint degree choices? Could someone please help me?</p>

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<p>can someone please help me?</p>

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<p>I don’t really know much about linguistics to know how to couple it with psychology. I guess you’d be open to the same jobs as a psych major, but you might have an edge if you are fluent in a common language such as Spanish (at least, that’s the language you should really know in my area). Job opportunities with just a bachelor’s in psych are diverse but not usually well-paying. Human resources, lower management, behavioral specialist/assistant. It depends on the types of internships you take and what experience you can build up. </p>

<p>I have a BA in psychology and I’m looking at graduate programs in business (marketing focus, mainly consumer behavior). You can study a different topic in grad school than you did in undergrad, you just need to know whether research experience or work experience is any kind of prerequisite. For doctorate programs, you need research experience. For MBAs, you should have some professional work experience.</p>

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<p>Thank you for your insight!</p>

<p>I am fluent in Russian and have taken Spanish classes in school for ten years…&lt;/p>

<p>Also, I’m not sure if I want to pursue a career in psychology or marketing/advertising or journalism… Do you think I should pursue a degree in psychology and linguistics or a joint degree in psychology and business studies?</p>

<p>Marketing focus and consumer behavior seem like interesting topics… How long are those graduate programs for? Are you currently working or still studying?</p>