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# League tables

## Why choose us?

View the league table performance and research impact for the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences' subjects below:

Anthropology

### Anthropology

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | **Top 15** | 11th in the Complete University Guide 2026 |
|  | **Top 15** | Joint 15th in the Guardian University Guide 2026 |
|  | **Top 10** | 9th in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 |

### Research impact

- **82%** of our research is internationally excellent1.
- **100%** of our research has internationally excellent impact2.

1Based on research rated 4\* + 3\* in REF 2021, our research in Sociology, Philosophy, Anthropology and Criminology was returned to this UoA.\2Based on research impact rated 4\* + 3\* in REF 2021, our research in Sociology, Philosophy, Anthropology and Criminology was returned to this UoA.

Arab and Islamic Studies

### Arab and Islamic Studies

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | **Top 5** | 4th for African & Middle Eastern Studies in The Complete University Guide 2026 |
|  | **Top 3** | Top 3 for student satisfaction in six out of seven themes (National Student Survey 2025: Arab and Islamic Studies) |

### Research impact

Our Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies research is **No2** in the UK for world-leading research\*.\
\*Based on 4\* research submitted to REF 2021, submitted to UoA25 Area Studies

Archaeology

### Archaeology

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | **Top 10** | 9th in the Complete University Guide 2026 |
|  | **Top 10** | 10th in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 |
|  | **Top 50** | QS World University Subject Rankings 2025 |
|  | **Top 5** | Top 5 in the Russell Group for student satisfaction in four out of seven themes, including 1st for 'Organisation and management' (National Student Survey 2025: Archaeology) |

### Research impact

- **4th** in the UK for internationally excellent Archaeology research1.
- **100%** of our Archaeology research has internationally excellent impact2.
- **94%** of our Archaeology research is internationally excellent3

1Based on research rated 4\* + 3\* in REF 2021\2Based on research rated 4\* + 3\* in REF 2021\
3Based on research impact rated 4\* + 3\* in REF 2021\

Art History & Visual Culture

### Art History & Visual Culture

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | **Top 10** | 9th in the Complete University Guide 2026 |
|  | **Top 15** | 14th in the Guardian University Guide 2026 |
|  | **Top 20** | 17th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 |
|  | **Top 10** | Top 10 in the Russell Group for student satisfaction in all seven themes (National Student Survey 2025: Art History and Visual Culture) |

Classics and Ancient History

### Classics and Ancient History

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | **Top 10** | The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 |
|  | **Top 6** | Complete University Guide 2026 |
|  | **Top 50** | QS World University Subject Rankings 2025 |
|  | **Top 10** | Top 10 in the Russell Group for student satisfaction in six out of seven themes  (National Student Survey 2025: Classics and Ancient History) |

### Research impact

- **4th** in the UK for world-leading Classics research.\
  Based on 4\* research in REF 2021
- **84%** of our Classics research is internationally excellent.\
  Based on research rated 4\* + 3\* in REF 2021
- **100%** of our Classics research impact is internationally excellent.\
  Based on research impact rated 4\* + 3\* in REF 2021

Criminology

### Criminology

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | **Top 15** | 13th for Criminology in the Guardian University Guide 2026 |

### Research impact

- **82%** of our research is internationally excellent.\
  Based on research rated 4\* + 3\* in REF 2021, our research in Sociology, Philosophy, Anthropology and Criminology was returned to this UoA.
- **100%** of our research has internationally excellent impact. \
  Based on research impact rated 4\* + 3\* in REF 2021, our research in Sociology, Philosophy, Anthropology and Criminology was returned to this UoA.

Drama

### Drama

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | **Top 5** | Top 5 for Drama, Dance and Cinematics in the Complete University Guide 2026 |
|  | **Top 10** | Top 10 in the Russell Group for student satisfaction in all seven themes, including 1st for 'Teaching on my course' and 'Learning resources' (National Student Survey 2025: Drama) |
|  | **Top 10** | Top 10 for Drama, Dance and Cinematics for Drama and Dance in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 |
|  | **Top 150** | Top 150 worldwide for Performing Arts in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2025 |

### Research impact

- **100%** of our Drama research has internationally excellent impact. \
  Based on research impact rated 4\* + 3\* in REF 2021, submitted to UoA33 Music, Drama, Dance, Performing Arts, Film and Screen Studies.
- **84%** of our Drama research is internationally excellent.\
  Based on research rated 4\* + 3\* in REF 2021, submitted to UoA33 Music, Drama, Dance, Performing Arts, Film and Screen Studies.

English and Creative Writing

### English and Creative Writing

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | **Top 10** | 7th in the Complete University Guide 2026 |
|  | **Top 15** | Joint 15th in the Guardian University Guide 2026 |
|  | **Top 50** | 47th in the world for English Language and Literature in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2025 |

### Research impact

- **88%** of our English research is internationally excellent.\
  Based on research rated 4\* + 3\* in REF 2021, submitted to UoA27 English Language and Literature
- Our English research environment is **100%** world-leading. \
  Based on 4\* research environment submitted to REF 2021, submitted to UoA27 English Language and Literature

Film

### Film

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | **Top 5** | 4th for Drama, Dance and Cinematics in the Complete University Guide 2026 |
|  | **Top 20** | 19th for Communications and Media Studies in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 |

### Research impact

- **100%** of our research has internationally excellent impact.\
  Based on research impact rated 4\* + 3\* in REF 2021, submitted to UoA33 Music, Drama, Dance, Performing Arts, Film and Screen Studies.
- **84%** of our research is internationally excellent.\
  Based on research rated 4\* + 3\* in REF 2021, submitted to UoA33 Music, Drama, Dance, Performing Arts, Film and Screen Studies.

History

### History

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | **Top 10** | The Complete University Guide 2026 |
|  | **Top 20** | The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 |
|  | **Top 100** | QS World University Subject Rankings 2025 |

### Research impact

- **6th** in UK for world-leading research in History.\
  Based on our GPA in REF 2021
- **90%** of our History research is internationally excellent. \
  Based on research rated 4\* + 3\* in REF 2021
- **100%** of our History research has internationally excellent impact. \
  Based on research impact rated 4\* + 3\* in REF 2021

Law

### Law

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | **Top 15** | Complete University Guide 2026 |
|  | **Top 25** | The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 |

### Research impact

- **Top 20** in the UK for our world-leading Law research.\
  Based on research rated 4\* + 3\* in REF 2021
- **81%** of our research is classified as world-leading or internationally excellent.\
  Based on research rated 4\* + 3\* in REF 2021
- **100%** of our Law research has internationally excellent impact.\
  Based on research impact rated 4\* + 3\* in REF 2021\
  \

Media and Communications

### Media and Communications

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | **Top 15** | 11th for Communications in the Complete University Guide 2026 |
|  | **Top 20** | 19th for Communication and Media Studies in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 |

Modern Languages and Cultures

### Modern Languages and Cultures

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | **Top 20** | All languages ranked top 20 in the Complete University Guide 2026 |
|  | **Top 150** | QS World University Subject Rankings 2025 |

### Research impact

- **100%** of our Modern Languages and Linguistics research has internationally excellent impact.\
  Based on research impact rated 4\* and 3\* in REF 2021
- **83%** of our Modern Languages and Linguistics research is internationally excellent.\
  Based on research rated 4\* and 3\* in REF 2021
- **17th** in the UK for internationally excellent Modern Languages and Linguistics research.\
  Based on research rated 4\* and 3\* in REF 2021

Philosophy

### Philosophy

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | **Top 10** | 9th in The Complete University Guide 2026 |
|  | **Top 15** | 15th in the Guardian University Guide 2026 |
|  | **Top 20** | 16th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 |

### Research impact

- **82%** of our research is internationally excellent.\
  Based on research rated 4\* + 3\* in REF 2021, our research in Sociology, Philosophy, Anthropology and Criminology was returned to this UoA.
- **100%** of our research has internationally excellent impact. \
  Based on research impact rated 4\* + 3\* in REF 2021, our research in Sociology, Philosophy, Anthropology and Criminology was returned to this UoA.

Politics and International Relations

### Politics and International Relations

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | **Top 15** | 14th in the Complete University Guide 2026 |
|  | **Top 20** | 19th in the Guardian University Guide 2026 |
|  | **Top 20** | 18th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 |
|  | **Top 100** | Top 100 for Politics in The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 |
|  | **Top 100** | Top 100 for Political Sciences in the 2025 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) or Shanghai Rankings |

### Research impact

- **Top 10** in the UK for our world-leading Politics and International Studies research.\
  Based on research rated 4\* in REF 2021
- **86%** of our Politics and International Studies research is internationally excellent. \
  Based on research rated 4\* + 3\* in REF 2021

Sociology

### Sociology

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | **Top 10** | 10th in the Complete University Guide 2026 |
|  | **Top 15** | 14th in the Guardian University Guide 2026 |
|  | **Top 15** | Joint 14th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 |

### Research impact

- **82%** of our Sociology research is internationally excellent.\
  Based on research rated 4\* + 3\* in REF 2021, our research in Sociology, Philosophy, Anthropology and Criminology was returned to this UoA.
- **100%** of our Sociology research has internationally excellent impact. \
  Based on research impact rated 4\* + 3\* in REF 2021, our research in Sociology, Philosophy, Anthropology and Criminology was returned to this UoA.
- We are **19th** in the UK for our world-leading Sociology research.\
  Based on research rated 4\* in REF 2021, our research in Sociology, Philosophy, Anthropology and Criminology was returned to this UoA.

Theology and Religion

### Theology and Religion

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | **Top 10** | 8th in the Complete University Guide 2026 |
|  | **Top 10** | Joint 6th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 |
|  | **Top 100** | QS World University Subject Rankings 2025 |

### Research impact

- We are **No1** in the UK for our world-leading research in Theology and Religious Studies.\
  Based on 4\* research in REF 2021
- **71%** of our Theology and Religious Studies research is world-leading.\
  Based on research rated 4\* in REF 2021

- **100%** of our Theology and Religious Studies research has internationally excellent impact.\
  Based on research impact rated 4\* + 3\* in REF 2021