There are many different ways that the rank of UK universities in 2009 has been calculated. We’ve already included one – the 2009 UK Good University Guide – and for balance, we thought we’d include the UK University Ranking 2009 from The Guardian.
The UK University Ranking 2009 rates 46 subject areas at 149 universities using the following criteria:
- Teaching quality, as rated by final-year students in the National Student Survey (NSS)
- Feedback (assessment), as rated by final-year students in the NSS
- Spending per student
- Staff/student ratio
- Job prospects
- Value added – comparing students’ individual degree results with their entry qualifications
- Entry qualifications (UCAS tariff score)
It is really important to note that this ranking of universities guide actually takes account of student feedback, specifically the satisfaction of students, in key areas such as teaching. This guide is here to help students and in particular undergraduates. Therefore, universities guide aims to rank universities based on teaching and not research ratings.
So take a look at the rankings and contact us if you have any questions.
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See my earlier post.
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Guardian Ranking is a good indicator of teaching performance!
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Kindly guide me about good UK universities with January/February 2009 intake?
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The following universities have Jan/Feb 2009 intake:
Nottingham Trent University
University of central lancashire
Sheffield Hallam University
Salford University
Staffordshire university
bolton university
greenwich university
I have already searched a lot.Hope this information would be enough for you
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Unfortunately, all of those universities with undergrad intake in Jan/Feb are former Polytechnics.
This post is going to cause a bit of concern to many students.
In the UK we had a two level higher education system consisting of polytechnics and universities. Only 5% of the population went to Universities. Entrance requirement was higher, the courses tougher.
In recent years the government has allowed the polytechnics to rename themselves universities.
Most cities had a university. It’s arguably more important than ever now that you choose your choice of college carefully.
Universities now fall into two types:
1)Traditional ‘red brick’ universities such as:
University of Manchester, University of Nottingham…typically indicated by the name of a city and the word “university”.
2) Everything else
such as Manchester Metropolitan University
or: University of Lancashire
where Lancashire is a geographic area, a county and not a city.
These are usually former polytechnics which are not as good as the traditional red brick universities.
So choose your college carefully.
None of the colleges listed in the other reply are for traditional red brick universities.
Universities usually take in undergraduates in September or October of the year.
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Further comment.
I’m 40 years old, I’ve been to a traditional very good university.
I would say if you want to apply to a good university which will be recognised by an employer and respected and increase your chances of getting a well paid job, then I would choose a university in the top 55.
I would not select a university in the range of 55-120. I come from a under priviledged background with a state education. So, even from a state educated background (no private tuition, or expensive tuition) should be able to apply successfully to a university in the top 55.
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thank you sir
that really helped.
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Open University
Buckingham University
Oxford Brookes University.
These are the ones to the best of my knowledge.
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pls i urgently need a list of schools starting in Feb/march
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can you please tell me about the University of wales cardiff college
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University of Gloucestershire is much better than this level, and it has great potential, especially in the researches.
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Hi
I was wondering if you`d mind helping me!
I wanna know which university of south part of England is good for Master programme in Analytical Chemistry?
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Hi! Between East Anglia, Sussex and Edinburh which is the best Uni to study a Master in Environment and Development? Thanks!
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East anglia is the best university for environmental sciences in whole of UK.
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which are the best uni for study Telecommunication and Computer Network Engineering in England?
plz help me
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The two universities which are supposedly the best in the country for these types of subjects are:
1)Imperial College of Science and Technology
2)The University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) but which is now part of Manchester University.
I personally went to UMIST and I know of its record.
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Hi,
Which are good universities for pursuing Post Graduation (MSc./MBA) in IT field in UK.
Working as Senior Quality Analyst with 3 yrs exp, for which university and course should I have been looking for ??
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Which is best university for undergraduate in Telecommunication in uk?
plz help me give 10 university
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can u give the names of best univ for doing pg courses in mech engg and robotics
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plz send prospectus on my p/o is nwfp kalakhel mattani pakistan.thanks
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Pl. can you tell me as to which is a better option amongst the following Universities and Courses for MSc :
1] University of Sheffield :
i]Advanced Mechanical Engg. or
ii]Automotive Systems Engg.
2] University of Southampton (ISVR ) :
i]Sound & Vivration Studies
3] Loughborough University :
i] Automotive Systems Engg.
Kindly help me in short-listing my Uni & Course
Thankz
Krunal
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Hello,
Which are good universities for pursuing degree of mechanical engineering in UK?
Thanks
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which are the best uni for study Undergraduate in Telecommunication in UK?
plz help me
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I want to know what’s the UCD(University Colege Dublin) Ranking.
Thanks
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UCD will not be in these rankings as they refer solely to UK universities. You will need to look at a ranking for Irish universities, and in order to see a comparison between UCD and the UK universities you will need to find a world ranking.
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It’s somewhat rare for students to enjoy their jobs in college. I know my first internship in college showed me that I didn’t want to work in that industry.
Sometimes just working at the school cafeteria can be the perfect fit for a student. It beats filing papers all day in a cubicle, and you usually get some free food!
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How about University of Leicester for engineering?
Thanks.
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respected sir,i got admission into GLYNDWR UNIVERSITY located in wales of UK in the major of advanced electronics engineering,i could not find the ranking of this university anywhere in this site ,can i know whether this college is government recognised or not,please advice me that can i join this university or not,is the degree honor certificate given by this university is recognized in other countries like USA and India,please do reply me as soon as possible ,thank you
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Sir , how is Msc information systems management at university off sheffield ?. how is opportunity/scope for information systems/technology management in uk ?.
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I should email you about this.
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Thanks for blog post. It’s very good read.
I really like to browse http://www.adviceforyou.org.uk.
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which is the best university foe mSC management?….in uk…for a fresher as regards with employment prospects
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Please any body inform me which all universities in uk having January intake?
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Oxford and Cambridge are always ranked as the top two universities in the UK by Guardian. They are also in the top 2 by the Times.
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any news coming ?
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i would like to know about the details of universities in UK offering post graduation courses in mechanical engineering for january intake…please help me with sufficient details…
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Sir
I am a B.com graduate student with 2 years full time work experience in the field of management. Can you please suggest me some good universities for mba in uk in january intake.
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hii. i am trying for MS in computer science in UK in january 2010. so i want to know that which r the colleges that r going to take january intakes for 2010. pls mail me at patkar_swapnil@yahoo.com
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Hi, Thank you! I would now go on this blog every day!
Elcoj
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which univ are good for MBA and has Jan/Feb intake too?
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Please, anybody can help me to find universities for economic studies in Uk which have october intake?
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Hi Ashok. The are many universities which offer economics courses. Regarding the October intake, it depends on the university and the course level. Are you looking to study for an undergraduate degree or a postgraduate qualification? If you’re at postgraduate level, you may find that many courses start in January.
Another thing to consider is budget; I assume you’ll be an international student and if you want to study at a world class British university, then the fees will be expensive.
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i wanted to noe the list of u.k universities having jan/feb intake for bachelors in mechanical engineering……
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can any body tell me how is middlesex uni for telecom,i have seen its ranking it is around 108..would it be a better choice to do Msc in telecommunication from middlesex uni..
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I would suggest all of you to contact daniel@adviceforyou.org.uk for all your questions. I am going to Swansea University and believe me the kind of guidance I have got is amazing. All thanks to my agent.
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i want to know about the university of staffordshire & the ranking of university is it in top 100 universities of UK and is there any placements from the universities after the completion of masters plz inform me as soon as possible in the JAN intake
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Imran, it seems Staffordshire University is at 67th number in the above list.
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Can anybody tell me which uni. of UK offers Bach. of Mecahnical Engg. of Bach. in Produst Design.
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Can anybody tell me which uni. of UK offers Bach. of Mecahnical Engg. or Bach. in Product Design for JANUARY 2010 intake
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hi,
can anybody please please tell me what is the ranking of university of greenwich for undergraduate programme in accounting and finaance.B.A in accounting and finance ranking in the world and uk.please please.
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We just couldnt leave your website before saying that we really enjoyed the quality information you offer to your visitors… Will be back often to check up on new stuff you post!
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i wane know that do britannia college of excellence has a january intake for business menagement? plz let me know
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do britannia college of excellence have a january intake for business management … plz let me know
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What a wonderful blog! Please continue this great work I will be sure to check back regularly
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thanks
very helpful post!
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Great, you’re welcome
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hi..!! can you pls pinpoint 5-6 good unversities/institutions for MBA that requires no GMAT or GRE tests as entry requirement for Indian/International Students.
thanks.
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pls between university of salford and essex which is a better school for international relations?
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