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Success in the Guardian University Guide 2015
Humanities subject success in The Guardian University Guide 2015
The University of Exeter has enjoyed significant success in the latest Guardian University Guide, strengthening its position as one of the best universities in the country.
Four subjects from the College of Humanities have been ranked amongst the top five in the latest influential league table rankings, which were published on 3 June. They are History OLD Mar24 (4th), Theology and Religion (4th), Classics and Ancient History (5th) and Film Studies OLD Apr24 (5th). English remains firmly embedded in the top ten in 8th position.
Exeter’s overall position is 12th out of 116 UK higher education institutions in the 2015 Guide, maintaining last year’s position.
These latest classifications, coupled with its standing in the top one per cent in the Times Higher Education international ranking, reiterate Exeter’s position as a world-leading university.
University of Exeter Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Professor Sir Steve Smith said: “I am delighted by these superb results, which are a testament to the dedication, commitment and hard work displayed every day by students and staff across all our campuses.
“We pride ourselves on providing the very best environment in which our students can truly flourish, and these results reflect that ambition. These latest rankings in the influential Guardian league table cements our status as one of the best universities in the country.”
The Guardian University Guide ranks universities according to a number of factors, including academic excellence and how happy students are with their courses, based on the National Student Survey.
Full rankings for all Humanities subjects are included in the list below:
Archaeology – 18th
Classics and Ancient History – 5th
Drama – 12th
English – 8th
Film Studies – 5th
History – 4th
Modern Languages – 22nd
Theology and Religion – 4th
Date: 5 June 2014