Rankings and league tables
We’re committed to the continued improvement of our excellent research, teaching, employability and student experience. Rankings provide independent recognition of areas we’re proud of as a university, and the progress we’re constantly striving to deliver.
*Measured by % positivity based on Q1-24 for all institutions listed in the Guardian University Guide league tables.
Employability rankings
*UK domiciled graduates of full-time, undergraduate qualifications, in full-time employment, from higher education institutions tracked by the Guardian Newspaper, when data published in the latest Graduate Outcomes Survey is analysed and used to create a ranking.
UK rankings at a glance
Key subject rankings by UK league table
The Complete University Guide 2024
The Guardian University Guide 2024
| Position | Subject |
|---|---|
| 2nd | Music |
| 4th | Languages and linguistics |
| 4th | Paramedic science |
| 5th | Drama and dance |
| 6th | Criminology |
| 6th | Nutrition and food science |
| 8th | Hospitality, event management and tourism |
The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024
International rankings at a glance
Key subject rankings by international league table
QS World University Subject Rankings 2023
| International position | UK position | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 15th | 1st | Hospitality and leisure management |
| 16th | 4th | Petroleum engineering |
| 51-100th | 7th | Nursing |
Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (Shanghai Ranking)
We are 2nd for hospitality and tourism management in the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022. We also ranked in the top 100 for the following subjects:
- Computer science
- Electrical engineering
- Management
- Nursing
- Sociology
- Telecommunication engineering.
Times Higher Education World Subject Rankings 2023
64th
We are ranked 64th in the world for law
67th
We are ranked 67th in the world for business and economics