Psychology

Study a psychology masters at Surrey and join a passionate, research-focused community that has produced the most satisfied postgraduate taught students in the country.
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Key statistics

Best in the UK

Psychology is ranked 1st in the UK for overall student satisfaction in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2025.

World-class facilities

In our £5 million psychology facilities you can conduct observations, monitor brain activity, measure skin response, explore virtual reality – and much more.

Excellent employability

97% of our psychology masters graduates are in employment or further study within 15 months of graduating (Graduate Outcomes 2025, HESA).

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Postgraduate Psychology

Hear from some of our psychology masters students on what they love about studying at Surrey.

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Postgraduate Psychology

Hear from some of our psychology masters students on what they love about studying at Surrey.

Why students love us

  • "The Health Psychology masters at Surrey is fantastic. The module content is diverse and engaging and you will always be well supported. The lecturers are passionate about sharing their knowledge and expertise and are always willing to spend time to help you."

    Annabel Health Psychology MSc Student profile
  • "I have already secured a job as a social scientist at Forest Research. It’s a great role where I can apply lots of what I've learnt from my studies to real research."

    George Murrell Environmental Psychology MSc Student profile
  • "The University is passionate about helping me develop my skills and pursue my dream career, as evidenced by the many networking events that have been held and the industry expert guest speakers."

    Ellyn Psychology in Game Design and Digital Innovation MSc Student profile

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We know choosing where to invest in your postgraduate studies is a big decision. If you need further support about how to apply to Surrey, our friendly Admissions team is here to help.