Experimental psychology at Oxford

Hey everyone, does anyone know which Oxford College is the best for experimental psychology?

Oxford doesn't operate like universities in the U.S., where certain colleges within the university are known for specific subjects. Each undergraduate college at Oxford University accepts students for all courses that the university as a whole offers. The teaching of subjects is university-wide, meaning academic departments are responsible for tutorials, lectures, labs, and seminars in the field of Experimental Psychology. You submit your papers and exams to the university, not to your college.

Therefore, the idea of one Oxford college being "better" for a certain subject doesn't quite apply. This reflects the broader philosophy of these universities: they believe that being taught the 'Oxford way' (via the tutorial system) is more important than which college you belong to.

However, to help make an informed choice, you may consider looking at the different Oxford colleges' sizes, locations, facilities, accommodations, and student cultures to see which would be a good fit for you. For example, you might prefer a larger college because they typically have more societies (Oxford's version of clubs), or you might prefer a smaller college because they have a tighter-knit community.

Also, certain colleges may have tutors who specialize in Experimental Psychology, and if you're particularly interested in a specific area of this field, you could see if there's a tutor at a college who specializes in this area.

In sum, your choice of Oxford College shouldn't be based on the idea that one college is 'better' for your subject – because it's the university itself, rather than the individual colleges, which ultimately decides your grades and degree class. Choose the college that you feel would be the best environment for you.