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 2023

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

2023 subject rankings

Top 5 subjects

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

  • Biosciences (non-specific)
  • French studies
  • English Literature
  • Microbiology
  • Music
  • Politics
  • Veterinary science
  • Sociology.

Top 10 subjects

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

  • Chemistry
  • Children's nursing
  • Electrical and electronic engineering
  • Law

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

  • Nutrition and dietetics
  • Physics
  • Psychology
  • Sport and exercise sciences.