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QS World #27
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- GBP 25,500 – GBP 34,500/yr
- Founded
- 1583
9 Best Social Sciences & Psychology Master's Universities in the United Kingdom 2026
This ranks 3 Social Sciences & Psychology Master’s Degree options in the United Kingdom for 2026. It is for applicants comparing postgraduate study choices across public universities.
Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.
9 universities · ranked best first
how we rank
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QS World #34
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- GBP 23,000 – GBP 31,000/yr
- Founded
- 1824
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Social Sciences & Psychology at other levels
Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities worldwide for Master's Social Sciences & Psychology?▾
Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Edinburgh, University of Manchester, Anglia Ruskin University. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.
How much does a Master's in Social Sciences & Psychology cost abroad?▾
Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.
Can international students study Social Sciences & Psychology abroad?▾
Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a student visa through the immigration authority after accepting an offer.
How are these universities ranked?▾
We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.
Studying Social Sciences & Psychology at Master's level abroad
your destination country is a popular, affordable destination for Social Sciences & Psychology at Master's level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.
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