Top 10 UK Universities for Psychology

Psychology courses in the UK focus on the key theoretical and methodological approaches to a complex subject. The first year of a Psychology degree will look at the core aspects of the subject, while in the second year students go in-depth on areas including ethics and social and developmental psychology.

Read more: Psychology subject guide

Career paths include clinical, forensic and sports psychology, while key skills can also be used in the areas of human resources, advertising and market research.

Top 10 UK Universities for Psychology

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Source: 2023 Guardian University Guide rankings

Top Ten Universities

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  • manchester
  • University of Birmingham
  • sheffield
  • southampton
  • kings
  • exeter
  • cardiff
  • warwick
  • loughborough
  • edinburgh
  • bristol
  • lancaster
  • durham
  • bath
  • york
  • st-andrews
  • sussex
  • nottingham
  • aberdeen