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

Ranked 11th in the UK

We are proud to have been ranked 11th for overall student satisfaction*

*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 dietetics
  • 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*:

  • Biosciences (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
  • Literature in English
  • Creative writing
  • Music.