National Student Survey shows strengths of Psychology at York

Posted on Monday 3 August 2026

We placed 6th in the Russell Group for ‘Teaching On My Course’, among universities included for psychology in the 2026 National Student Survey (NSS). 

Teaching on my course

1. ‘How good are teaching staff at explaining things?’ - we scored 94.1%

2. ‘How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?’ - we scored 87.8%

3. ‘How often is the course intellectually stimulating?’ - we scored 93.2%

4. ‘How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?’ - we scored 89.6%

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.