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Academic excellence
1st in the UK for Communication & Media Studies
(Complete University Guide 2024)
8th in the UK for English
(Complete University Guide 2024)
8th in the UK for Geography and Environmental Sciences
(Times University Guide 2024)
6th in the UK for Sociology
(Complete University Guide 2024)
5th in the UK for International Relations
(Guardian University Guide 2024)
6th in the UK for Criminology
(Times University Guide 2024)
A great place to study
95% of Geography students were positive about the teaching on their course
(National Student Survey 2023)
94% of History students were positive about teaching on their course
(National Student Survey 2023)
93% of English students were positive about the teaching on their course
(National Student Survey 2023)
92% of Politics and Sociology students were positive about the teaching on their course
(National Student Survey 2023)
*based on data from the National Student Survey 2023. All underpinning survey responses that contribute to this can be found on the OfS website.
Research excellence
100% of research impact rated ‘world-leading’ (Communication, Culture and Media)
REF 2021
100% of research impact rated 'world leading' or ‘internationally excellent’ for Geography, Politics, Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy
REF 2021
A vibrant academic community
170 lecturers and researchers supported by 45 members of professional services staff, with outstanding gender and career representation
Offering 22 undergraduate and 14 postgraduate degree courses, the Language Centre, and home to 160 postgraduate researchers
International in our reach
4,000 active alumni in 89 countries around the world
Over 200 students on work and study placement abroad in 18 countries
Career progression
1st for graduate prospects in Communication and Media Studies
Complete University Guide 2024
1st for graduate prospects in English
Complete University Guide 2024
3rd for graduate prospects in Criminology
Times Graduate Prospects 2024
Top 10 for graduate prospects in Sociology, Geography and Politics
Times Graduate Prospects 2024