The total score calculated by our independent and trusted methodology, comprising entry standards, student satisfaction, research assessment (quality and intensity), graduate prospects, student-staff ratio, academic services spend, facilities spend, good honours and degree completion.

The average UCAS tariff score of new students entering the university.

A guide to how satisfied students are with the quality of teaching they receive.

A measure of the quality of the research undertaken in the university.

A measure of the proportion of staff involved in high-quality research in the university.

A guide to the success of graduates on completion of their courses at the university.

A guide to how much the university spends on supporting services such as libraries and IT.

A guide to how much the university spends on supporting facilities such as the careers service, health and counselling services and sport facilities.

The percentage of graduates achieving a first or upper second class honours degree – the class of degree achieved can impact a graduate’s employment prospects.

The proportion of students expected to successfully complete their studies and gain a degree from the university.

The average staffing levels at the university.