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National Student Survey shows strengths of Psychology at York

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Posted on Friday 1 August 2025

The results of the 2025 National Student Survey have revealed the strengths of the Department of Psychology in ‘Teaching On My Course, ‘Academic Support’ and ‘Learning Resources’.

Psychology

 

We placed 2nd in the Russell Group and joint 6th in the UK for ‘Teaching On My Course’ among universities included for Psychology in the 2025 National Student Survey (NSS). 

 

Teaching On My Course

 

  • Q1. ‘How good are teaching staff at explaining things?’ - we scored 97.8% 
  • Q2. ‘How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?’ - we scored 89.6%
  • Q3. ‘How often is the course intellectually stimulating?’ - we scored 91.3%
  • Q4. ‘How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?’ - we scored 88.7%

 

We placed 4th for ‘Academic Support’ and ’Learning Resources’ in the Russell Group among universities included for Psychology in the 2025 National Student Survey (NSS).

 

Academic Support

 

  • Q15. ‘How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?’ - we scored 93.0%
  • Q16. ‘How well have teaching staff supported your learning?’ -  we scored 89.1%

 

Learning resources

 

  • Q20. ‘How well have the library resources (e.g. books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?’ - we scored 92.7%
  • Q21. ‘How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g. equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?’ - we scored 94.7%
  • Q19. ‘How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?’ - we scored 91.6%

 

Prof Lisa Henderson, Head of the Department of Psychology, said “We are absolutely delighted with our NSS results, particularly being ranked as 2nd in the Russell Group for "Teaching on my course". It is a testament to the firm commitment of our whole staff body to deliver excellence in teaching. It also reflects the determination and resilience of this years' graduating cohort, who were the first to transition to University in the "new normal" following the COVID-19 pandemic.”

What is the National Student Survey

The NSS is a nationwide survey of final-year students in higher and further education. They answer questions on a variety of aspects of their university experience, including their department and course. 

 

Almost 2,800 York students responded to the 2025 survey, helping prospective applicants to compare courses and make informed decisions about where to study. The survey empowers those taking part to shape the future of their course, giving universities honest feedback on what they are doing well and where they can improve.