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 2025

Ranked 15th in the UK

We are proud to have been ranked 15th for overall student satisfaction*

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

2025 subject rankings

Top 5 subjects

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

  • Biosciences (non-specific)
  • French studies
  • Nutrition and dietetics
  • Others in technology
  • Media studies
  • Animal science
  • Information technology
  • Others in veterinary sciences
  • Politics
  • Veterinary medicine and dentistry
  • Music
  • Sociology.

Top 10 subjects

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

  • Mechanical engineering
  • Cinematics and photography

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

  • Adult nursing
  • Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.