National Student Survey shows strengths of psychology at York

Posted on 15 July 2024

The results of the 2024 National Student Survey have revealed the strengths of the Department of Psychology in ‘Organisation and Management’, ‘Academic Support’ and ‘Teaching on my Course’.

We placed 1st for ‘Organisation and Management’ in the Russell Group among universities included for psychology (non-specific) in the 2024 National Student Survey (NSS), with a score of 91%.

We received 91% for Q17. How well organised is your course? and 89% for Q18. How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

We placed 2nd for ‘Academic Support’ in the Russell Group among universities included for psychology (non-specific) in the 2024 National Student Survey (NSS), with a score of 93%.

We received 93% for Q15. How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to? and 91% for Q16. How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

We placed 3rd for ‘Teaching on my Course’ in the Russell Group among universities included for psychology (non-specific) in the 2024 National Student Survey (NSS), with a score of 92%.

We received 96% for Q1. How good are the teaching staff at explaining things?, 88% for Q2. How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?, 95% for Q3. How often is the course intellectually stimulating? and 89% for Q4. How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

Professor Lisa Henderson, Head of the Department of Psychology, said “we are delighted with these fantastic results that are a real testament to hard work and expertise of our department. Beyond the successes relative to the Russell Group, our scores for ‘Organisation and Management’ and ‘Academic Support’ were also ranked in the top 10 for the whole sector (115 psychology departments).

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 2024 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.