Boost for city universities
COVENTRY’S two universities have been ranked in the top 15 UK universities by the Guardian.
Both the University of Warwick and Coventry University scored highly in the 2020 league table.
The University of Warwick came in at number nine on the leaderboard, falling one place from number eight last year, while Coventry University was ranked number 15, falling two places from number 13 last year.
Several courses from both universities also made the various course leaderboards.
The Guardian placed 10 subjects at the University of Warwick in the UK’s top 10 and a further 10 in the top 20.
Warwick’s film and television studies course made the top spot at number one in the UK.
Commenting on the Guardian 2020 University Guide professor Stuart Croft, the University of Warwick’s vice-chancellor, said: “As we approach our summer graduation ceremonies and the celebration of our community’s achievements, today’s news is a fitting tribute to the achievements and dedication of all staff and students.
“I’m delighted to thank them for all they do for our university.”
A number of Coventry University courses were also ranked highly with seven subjects featuring in the top five rankings.
Courses that were ranked third best in the UK included social policy and administration; hospitality, event management and tourism; and mechanical engineering.
Nursing and midwifery; film production and photography; and building and town country planning all came in at number four on the course leaderboards, while architecture came in at number five.
The biggest rise was for social policy and administration that moved up 11 places from 14 last year to three this year.
Journalism, publishing and PR also saw a big jump increasing six places to number eight.
English and creative writing, geography and environmental studies as well as design and crafts also feature in the top 20 subjects.
In total Coventry University has 35 subjects in the Guardian University Guide 2020. Vice-Chancellor John Latham said: “Seeing more of our courses placed in the top five rankings is something we are all very proud of.
“Together with high student satisfaction scores, we are pleased to see our investment in teaching and facilities being reflected in such a positive way.
“Students, prospective students and parents can be assured that our relentless focus on teaching excellence by our highly dedicated staff is at the heart of what we do, how we operate and what makes Coventry University stand out.”