The Guardian league tables rank higher education institutions (HEIs) according to an aggregated score based on career prospects, student satisfaction, student/staff ratio and spend per student. Entry requirements and “value added” (final degree results compared with qualifications upon entry) are also taken into account.
Two academic departments at Leeds Trinity have outstripped the competition nationally for graduate employability, based on the percentage of graduates in graduate level employment or in full-time study six months after graduation.
The department of Sport, Health and Nutrition has the highest employability figures in the UK for that subject area at 74%, while English is in equal first place with 78%.
English also takes top marks for student satisfaction, having scores of 98% for students’ satisfaction with their course and teaching. Leeds Trinity’s student satisfaction figures are consistently excellent across all subject areas.
These features have made a major contribution to Leeds Trinity’s improved ranking overall. The university college is up 26 places, the fourth biggest leap in the rankings nationally, taking it from 110th last year to 84th this year, out of 119 HEIs.
Professor Freda Bridge, Principal and Chief Executive, said, “This rise in our league table position is a strong endorsement of our focus on improving the student experience and preparing our graduates for their future careers.”
“The excellent student satisfaction ratings are a tribute to our staff who as well as inspiring students through their teaching are supportive and responsive to student input. Our programme of investments in living, teaching and leisure facilities on campus show the priority we place on providing the best we can for our students.”
For more information contact Rachel Cockburn, Public Relations Officer
Tel: 0113 283 7273
Email: r.cockburn@leedstrinity.ac.uk