In this article, I review recent changes in higher education in the United Kingdom (UK). These changes fall under 4 headings: organization, numbers, finance, and teaching quality. The general picture is one of increasing student numbers, static—if not declining—faculty and staff numbers, and reduced resources. In this article, I assess the impact of these changes on the teaching and learning of psychology in the UK.
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