Student satisfaction

The National Student Survey (NSS) allows final-year undergraduate students the opportunity to feedback on their experience of their course of study.

National Student Survey 2024

*Measured by % positivity based on Q1-24 for all institutions listed in the Guardian University Guide league tables.

2024 subject rankings

Top 5 subjects

The following subjects are ranked top 5 in the UK*:

  • Food sciences
  • Iberian studies
  • Cinematics and photography
  • Business studies
  • French studies
  • Nutrition and dietectics
  • Others in technology
  • Media studies
  • Veterinary medicine
  • Others in veterinary sciences 
  • Politics. 

Top 10 subjects

The following subjects are ranked top 10 in the UK*:

  • Biociences (non-specific)
  • Business and management (non-specific)
  • Production and manufacturing engineering
  • Information technology
  • Mechanical engineering 

*Measured by % positivity based on Q1-24 for all institutions listed in the Guardian University Guide league tables. 

  • Microbiology and cell science
  • Sociology
  • English literature
  • Creative writing
  • Music.