University League Tables 2019

Nottingham Trent University continues its rise up the tables from last year, ranking 42nd in the 2019 UK University League Tables, and 12th for Student Satisfaction. The university takes overall fourth place in the regional East Midlands tables. All courses at Nottingham Trent include a work experience opportunity. Overseas opportunities include work, study and volunteering. Flexible courses include a number of degree apprenticeships.

The University of Lincoln ranks overall fifth in the regional East Midlands university table and rises seven to 43rd in the UK-wide league tables. The university is located on a city-centre campus based around Brayford Pool in the centre of Lincoln. All students are encouraged to engage in research projects, and many courses offer optional modules in years two and three.

Coventry may have dropped four places in this year's league table but it ranks second in the West Midlands for Graduate Prospects and third for Student Satisfaction. The university can be traced back to 1843 when it was the Coventry School of Design, and after many college additions and name changes, it became Coventry University in 1992. All students are encouraged to learn a foreign language and to study abroad during their course. 

The University of Portsmouth rises five places to 51st in the 2019 UK University League Tables, ranking eighth in the regional South East table. Some subjects offer a common first year, allowing you to specialise in later years. Credits through work placement and full- and part-year study abroad are offered on many courses.

Manchester Metropolitan University rises five places to rank 57th in the 2019 UK University League Tables and ranks third for Academic Services Spend in the regional North West university table. MMU is one of the UK's largest universities with more than 38,000 students. Both single and combined degrees are on offer via full- and part-time study, and the range of four-year degree programmes includes sandwich year placements, and study abroad opportunities.

The West of England, Bristol offers over 600 different courses across its four campuses. Also known as UWE, the university ranks first for Student Satisfaction in the South West region, and it is part of the University Alliance group.

Liverpool John Moores University rises 16 places in the 2019 UK University League Tables, taking 59th place nationally and sixth place in the regional North West table. Many of the degree programmes offer a sandwich year, or industrial placement, and every student has the opportunity for study abroad. The university ranks fourth within the North West table for Degree Completion.

The University of Huddersfield rises 12 places to rank 60th in the 2019 UK University League Tables. All students are encouraged to undertake professional work experience; many full-time UG degrees include an optional paid placement year. 

Oxford Brookes University remains unchanged at 66th place in the 2019 UK University League Tables. At Oxford you'll have the opportunity to study or undertake work experience abroad, together with work placements within the UK. Many study programmes may be studied part-time, and some have a January or April start.

Remaining in 69th place in the 2019 UK University League Table, Sheffield Hallam ranks overall sixth in the regional table for Yorkshire & the Humber, and third for Academic Services Spend. Many full-time degree programmes include an optional work placement year. The university supports flexible study patterns.

The University of Plymouth is unchanged at 77 in the 2019 UK University League Tables, taking seventh place (of 12) in the regional South West university tables. In your first year you are able to work across disciplines, working collaboratively and broadening their skills base. Single and joint honours are available with many programmes offering placements and work-based learning.

Salford rises 19 places in the 2019 University League Tables, ranking eighth in the regional North West ranking table, where it takes fourth place for Facilities Spend. Many of its courses offer live work briefs, internships and placements. Accelerated degrees are on offer in a number of subject areas, including Architectural Design & Technology, and Construction Project Management.

The University of Hertfordshire has its own observatory, originally built in 1969 and today offering students some of the latest technology. The university places third for Graduate Prospects and Facilities Spend in the regional East of England 2019 university ranking tables. Hertfordshire offers its students extensive study abroad, industrial and work placement opportunities, via blended learning and traditional full-time courses.

Teesside University continues its rise up the tables from last year, moving a further nine places to rank 92nd in the 2019 UK University League Tables. The university ranks second place Academic Services Spend in the regional North East table. Many of the university's programmes have the option of part-time study, a sandwich year, or work placements. Study abroad is an option on some courses.

Kingston University gains seven places to rank at 95th in the 2019 UK University League Tables. Many of Kingston's courses are available via part-time study, or sandwich courses, and most of the UG courses support study or working in many locations around the world. At Kingston you can learn a new language for free, and the university is located just 30 minutes from the centre of London.

The University of Greenwich is based on three campuses in South East London and Kent, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Greenwich. Greenwich ranks sixth in the regional London ranking table for Facilities Spend. The university has participated in study abroad and Erasmus+ for many years and strongly encourages students to spend time overseas.

With a main base in Preston, Central Lancashire also has campuses in Cumbria, Burnley – and even Cyprus. The university ranks 102nd in the main league table this year, and tenth in the North West region. You may have the opportunity of studying at the Cyprus campus or an international partner organisation in China, the USA, or the Middle East. Closer to home, employer links mean structured work placements in the UK.

Brighton ranks at 106th in the main UK University League Table this year. The university is multi-campus and mainly situated on the south coast of England, where all undergraduate courses include work-related learning, and many providing professional accreditation and extended work placements. You can tailor your learning through optional modules and specialisms.

The University of South Wales has risen three places in the 2019 UK University League Table, ranking third in Wales for Student-Staff Ratio. With more than 25,000 students and campuses in Cardiff, Newport and Pontypridd, many of the university's courses include an optional year in industry and real-life, hands-on study environments.