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3 Best Social Sciences & Psychology Universities in England

University of Oxford leads the 3 Social Sciences & Psychology universities in England at #4 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Cambridge (QS World #6) and University of Manchester (QS World #35). The universities on this list offer 33 matching courses between them.

3 universities · ranked best first

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2Top pick
CA University of Cambridge logo
QS World #6 #3 in United Kingdom Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

University of Cambridge

Public University · 8 courses in Social Sciences & Psychology

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GBP 29,000 – GBP 39,000/yrTuition (indicative)
1209Founded
24,000Students
9,000International
Admissions open
#6 QS World University Rankings 2026
#3 in United Kingdom
3Top pick
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QS World #35 #8 in United Kingdom Manchester, England, United Kingdom

University of Manchester

Public University · 23 courses in Social Sciences & Psychology

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GBP 23,000 – GBP 31,000/yrTuition (indicative)
1824Founded
46,000Students
15,000International
Admissions open
#35 QS World University Rankings 2026
#8 in United Kingdom

How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #4 (University of Oxford) to #35 (University of Manchester); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Oxford has the largest research record in this group, with 64,607,071 citations and an h-index of 2,081.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 3 public to 0 private institutions. By location, England (3) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Oxford, founded in 1096. University of Manchester is the largest, with 46,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 23 master's and 10 bachelor's. The usual length is 3 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). University of Manchester offers the widest choice, with 23 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 3 of these universities. University of Manchester is the least expensive at USD 34,000 a year and University of Oxford the most at USD 44,000; the middle of the range is about USD 43,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in England for Social Sciences & Psychology?

University of Oxford (QS World #4), University of Cambridge (QS World #6) and University of Manchester (QS World #35) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Social Sciences & Psychology in England?

Of those with published fees, University of Manchester is the least expensive at about USD 34,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Social Sciences & Psychology in England?

3 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Social Sciences & Psychology course take in England?

Most listed courses run 3 years.

When do Social Sciences & Psychology courses start in England?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Social Sciences & Psychology courses in England?

University of Manchester, with 23, ahead of University of Cambridge (8).

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