English Language and Literature ranked in the world’s top 100

The School of English, Communication and Philosophy’s excellence in English Language and Literature has been recognised once again, with the subject ranking among the top 100 in the world in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject.

The annual rankings, released by global higher education analysts QS, provide independent comparative analysis on the performance of more than 18,300 individual university programmes around the world, across 55 academic disciplines.

QS uses five key metrics to compile the subject rankings. Reputation indicators are based on the responses of more than 240,000 employers and academics to QS surveys, while Citations per Paper and H-Index measure research impact and productivity. International Research Network (IRN) is used to assess cross-border research collaboration.

The School of English, Communication and Philosophy is renowned for its innovative research, inclusive teaching, and commitment to academic excellence. This latest ranking highlights the School’s global influence and the continued success of its staff and students in shaping the study of English Language and Literature worldwide.