Psychology at York placed 8th by Guardian University Guide 2023

Posted on 26 September 2022

York's department of Psychology placed 8th in UK by Guardian University Guide 2023

This week our Department confirmed its place among the UK's most highly regarded departments for the subject of Psychology. Our Department is ranked 8th in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2023.

Published annually, the Guardian University Guide is aimed specifically at students choosing a university course. It ranks UK universities by undergraduate degree subjects in metrics such as student satisfaction, continuation, spend per student and graduate outcomes.

The rankings are based on official data collected by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) and the National Student Survey.

Professor Tim Andrews, Head of Department

"I am delighted that Psychology at York has again been ranked in the top 10 of the Guardian University Guide 2023. It reflects the outstanding work of all staff and the wonderful sense of community that exists with students in the department."

York's overall position

In total, six subjects at the University were ranked in the UK top 10: Biology (7th), Film Production and Photography (5th), General Nursing (8th), History of Art (10th), Midwifery (4th) and Psychology (8th).