University of Greenwich
2013 League Table Ranking 1022013 Overall Score 473
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Entry Standards
252
Entry Standards
The average UCAS tariff score of new students under 21 years of age entering the University.
The average UCAS tariff score of new students under 21 years of age entering the University.
Student-Staff Ratio
22.1
Student-Staff Ratio
The average staffing levels at the University.
The average staffing levels at the University.
Research Assessment
1.90
Research Assessment
The average quality of the research undertaken in the University.
The average quality of the research undertaken in the University.
Academic Services Spend
902
Academic Services Spend
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 services such as libraries and IT.
Student Satisfaction
4.0
Student Satisfaction
A guide to how satisfied students are with the quality of teaching they receive.
A guide to how satisfied students are with the quality of teaching they receive.
Facilities Spend
413
Facilities Spend
A guide to how much the University spends on supporting facilities such as the careers service, health and counselling services and sport facilities.
A guide to how much the University spends on supporting facilities such as the careers service, health and counselling services and sport facilities.
Graduate Prospects
55.1
Graduate Prospects
A guide to the employability of graduates on completion of their courses at the University.
A guide to the employability of graduates on completion of their courses at the University.
Degree Completion
74%
Degree Completion
The proportion of students expected to successfully complete their studies and gain a degree from the University.
The proportion of students expected to successfully complete their studies and gain a degree from the University.
Good Honours
51.5
Good Honours
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 percentage of graduates achieving a first or upper second class honours degree – the class of degree achieved can impact a graduate’s employment prospects.
Green Score
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Green Score
This environmental & ethical ranking of the University is provided courtesy of the <a href='http://peopleandplanet.org/greenleague'>People & Planet Green League</a> - the only comprehensive and independent green ranking of every UK university. Choosing a greener university can reduce your carbon footprint and improve your job prospects in a global low-carbon economy.
This environmental & ethical ranking of the University is provided courtesy of the <a href='http://peopleandplanet.org/greenleague'>People & Planet Green League</a> - the only comprehensive and independent green ranking of every UK university. Choosing a greener university can reduce your carbon footprint and improve your job prospects in a global low-carbon economy.
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History
- The university traces its roots back to Woolwich Polytechnic, Britain's second polytechnic, opened in 1890.
- University status awarded in 1992.
Location and transport
- The main campus is housed in the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, designed by Sir Christopher Wren - only 10 minutes from central London by train.
- The Avery Hill campus is set in 35 hectares (86 acres) of parkland. Half is set around a Victorian mansion the other includes two new buildings.
- Medway is a shared campus with the University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University, housed in Edwardian listed buildings in Chatham Maritime.
Entry standards
- Average total tariff for first degree students 202.2.
- Average total tariff for first degree students holding A/AS levels only 210.2.
Student mix
- Men 47%, women 53%.
- Home 85%, overseas 15%.
- State 97%, public 3%.
Teaching standards
- Students are to benefit from 17 new lecturers at the University of Greenwich.
Student facilities, including library and computing
- Greenwich was placed the fifth highest UK university in the most recent People & Planet Green League.
- New university gym and refurbished café at the Avery Hill campus.
- Refurbished café at the Medway campus.
- The Drill Hall Library at the Medway campus is an impressive refurbished naval building shared with Kent and Canterbury Christ Church universities.
Disability services
- Visit the website for information about the the Disability and Dyslexia Service at the University of Greenwich.
- Telephone 020 8331 7875, textphone 020 8331 8581 or email d-centre@gre.ac.uk.
Students' union
- Represents students at all three campuses.
- Students at Medway also benefit from the services of joint students' union for all at the shared campus.
Sport
- Greenwich won both the womens' and mens' boat races on the River Medway last year.
Recent/prospective new builds
- Greenwich has started work on a new School of Architecture & Construction together with a library at Stockwell Street, in the heart of Greenwich town centre.
Availability of part-time work
- University Jobshop offers employment inside and outside the university, as well as work experience and placements.
- The Greenwich campus is near to the employment opportunities of the Docklands, Greenwich town centre and the new O2 Arena.
- Visit the website for more information on the availability of part-time work at the University of Greenwich.
Notable alumni
- Nobel prize winner Charles Kao for his work on fibre optic technology.
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