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Psychology Universities in United Kingdom by Guardian Ranking

Check best universities & colleges for Psychology, degree in United Kingdom ranked by Guardian

Different agencies use different metrics to evaluate universities around the world, however the most common factors are : a) Academic achievements b) Employability c) Educational process d) Research facilities e) International outlook as to number of international students and faculty f) Citation by each faculty g) Student Faculty ratio etc.

Subject ranking is updated every year for top universities in United Kingdom by Guardian. Many ranking indicators such as Global Research Reputation, Regional Research Reputation, Subject Publications, Subject Books, International Collaboration & Total Citations Data is used to compute subject ranking.

Psychology

Psychology is a branch of science that deals with the scientific study of human mind and behavior. The study in the field helps you develop excellent analytical and oratory skills, provides platform to master the art of conflict resolution in addition to knowledge on social and cognitive behavior processes. A degree in psychology opens doors to numerous career options. Psychologists as scientists and researchers delve into study of human behavior that serves as a platform to address interpersonal relationships, crime, terrorism, education, public health, economy and other contemporary issues. 

Various Major under Psychology

Psychology as a branch has many sub specialties due to its origin from multiple disciplines including medicine, biology, anthropology, sociology, linguistics and many others. You may choose a major in psychology depending on the area of work you want to get associated with. A few majors among them are forensic psychology, sleep psychology, industrial – organizational psychology, clinical psychology, behavioral and cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, and professional geropsychology.

Career opportunities for Psychology

Skills and Knowledge acquired through your psychology degree can be applied to numerous streams apart from social service. A range of successful job profiles include 1) Rehabilitation Specialist 2) Psychiatric Technician 3) Case Manager 4) Career Counselor 5) Forensic Psychologist 6) Psychometrist 7) Human Resource Personnel 8) Educational Psychologist 9) Clinical Psychologist 10) Social service Specialist 11) Parole Officer 12) Marketing manager 13) Advertising Manager 14) Industrial and Organizational Psychologist 15) Marriage and Family Therapist

Below is a list of top universities in United Kingdom for studying Psychology sorted by Guardian

University of Oxford

University of Oxford

United Kingdom

1
Guardian
6
US News
4
QS
13
Shanghai
-
Times Higher Education
2
Guardian
-
US News
101-150
QS
151-200
Shanghai
101-125
Times Higher Education
University of Bath

University of Bath

United Kingdom

3
Guardian
198
US News
101-150
QS
151-200
Shanghai
85
Times Higher Education
4
Guardian
19
US News
3
QS
36
Shanghai
-
Times Higher Education
5
Guardian
7
US News
7
QS
2
Shanghai
4
Times Higher Education
Lancaster University

Lancaster University

United Kingdom

6
Guardian
245
US News
151-200
QS
201-300
Shanghai
151-175
Times Higher Education
Cardiff University

Cardiff University

United Kingdom

8
Guardian
68
US News
51-100
QS
76-100
Shanghai
44
Times Higher Education
9
Guardian
128
US News
201-250
QS
201-300
Shanghai
126-150
Times Higher Education
University of Surrey

University of Surrey

United Kingdom

10
Guardian
334
US News
151-200
QS
201-300
Shanghai
151-175
Times Higher Education
Kings College London

Kings College London

United Kingdom

11
Guardian
2
US News
20
QS
23
Shanghai
-
Times Higher Education
University of Exeter

University of Exeter

United Kingdom

12
Guardian
154
US News
51-100
QS
101-150
Shanghai
84
Times Higher Education
13
Guardian
-
US News
101-150
QS
301-400
Shanghai
201-250
Times Higher Education
Durham University

Durham University

United Kingdom

14
Guardian
289
US News
51-100
QS
201-300
Shanghai
151-175
Times Higher Education
Newcastle University

Newcastle University

United Kingdom

15
Guardian
175
US News
51-100
QS
201-300
Shanghai
126-150
Times Higher Education
16
Guardian
-
US News
-
QS
401-500
Shanghai
176-200
Times Higher Education
17
Guardian
-
US News
-
QS
-
Shanghai
-
Times Higher Education
University of Lincoln

University of Lincoln

United Kingdom

18
Guardian
-
US News
-
QS
-
Shanghai
301-400
Times Higher Education
19
Guardian
44
US News
24
QS
51-75
Shanghai
22
Times Higher Education
University of Bristol

University of Bristol

United Kingdom

19
Guardian
65
US News
51-100
QS
76-100
Shanghai
54
Times Higher Education
University of Warwick

University of Warwick

United Kingdom

21
Guardian
215
US News
51-100
QS
76-100
Shanghai
85
Times Higher Education
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