Best unis for psychology across the UK

Thoughts, feelings, emotions and the subconscious - psychology is the science of the mind and everything that surrounds it. Psychologists study the behaviour of individuals and groups, and seek to answer meaningful questions about consciousness and the self, delving into how we think and what makes us tick. It’s an expansive subject which is relevant to just about every professional field you could imagine, which means that you’ll have a lot of opportunities to use your degree when it comes to work. 

The life of a psychologist involves a lot of research and case studies, so if you love to read then a degree in psychology might suit you. You’ll learn a variety of versatile skills and communication methods, which are a great foundation for many types of career pathway.  

Fortunately, psychology degrees are widespread, and growing in popularity. You might like to know what’s available in your area, or where the top courses in various UK regions are to be found. If so, you’re in luck! By looking at subject league tables ranked by Complete University Guide, we’ve compiled a list of the best unis to study for a psychology degree in each UK region. Read on to learn more. 

Best unis for psychology in the East Midlands 

• Loughborough University

• University of Nottingham

• University of Leicester

Best unis for psychology in the East of England 

• University of Cambridge

• University of East Anglia UEA

• University of Suffolk

Best unis for psychology in London 

• London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London (LSE)

• UCL (University College London)

• King's College London, University of London

Best unis for psychology in North East England 

• Durham University

• Newcastle University

• Northumbria University, Newcastle

Best unis for psychology in North West England 

• Lancaster University

• University of Manchester

• University of Liverpool

Best unis for psychology in Northern Ireland 

• Queen’s University Belfast

• Ulster University

Best unis for psychology in Scotland 

• University of St Andrews

• The University of Edinburgh

• University of Glasgow

Best unis for psychology in South East England 

• University of Oxford

• University of Surrey

• University of Southampton

Best unis for psychology in South West England 

• University of Bath

• University of Exeter

• University of Bristol

Best unis for psychology in Wales 

• Cardiff University

• Bangor University

• Swansea University

Best unis for psychology in the West Midlands 

• University of Warwick

• University of Birmingham

• Aston University, Birmingham

Best unis for psychology in Yorkshire and the Humber 

• University of York

• University of Sheffield

• University of Leeds

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