Psychology at York ranks =8th in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

Posted on 1 October 2024

The Department of Psychology has placed joint 8th in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 for the subject of psychology. The ranking recognises the quality of our courses, and the experiences and opportunities they provide to our students.

Our Head of Department Professor Lisa Henderson said: “I am incredibly proud of our team's hard work, which has earned us a prestigious ranking of joint 8th nationally in the Times. This recognition reflects the commitment of all of our staff to deliver excellence in teaching, provide valuable opportunities for our students and prioritise student experience. We look forward to continuing to build on this success in the years to come.“

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide is published annually to help students choose a university course. It ranks UK universities by undergraduate degree subjects in metrics such as student satisfaction, continuation, spend per student and graduate outcomes.

York’s overall position

York ranked in the UK top 10 in 10 subject areas assessed by the guide.

Archaeology and Forensic Science - 8th
Chemistry - 5th
Criminology - 7th
Drama, Dance and Cinematics - 7th
French - 10th
History of Art, Architecture and Design - 8th
Iberian Languages - 9th
Linguistics - 5th
Philosophy - 7th
Psychology - =8th

A further nine subjects ranked in the top 20.