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 2026

Ranked 7th in the UK

We are proud to have been ranked 7th for overall student satisfaction*

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

2026 subject rankings

Top 5 subjects

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

  • Animal science
  • Biosciences (non-specific)
  • Iberian studies
  • Information technology
  • Media studies
  • Microbiology and cell science
  • Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry
  • Nutrition and dietetics 
  • Operational research
  • Others in technology
  • Others in veterinary science
  • Sociology
  • Veterinary medicine and dentistry.

Top 10 subjects

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

  • Cinematics and photography
  • Forensic and archaeological sciences
  • Marketing
  • Physics
  • Politics.

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