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1st | 0 | Cambridge | 582 | 4.37 | 3.31 | 94 | 100.0 | Profile Courses | |
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Top for Law and top overall, the University of Cambridge is simply unstoppable. With an overall score of 100 (that’s out of 100), going to Cambridge is a no-brainer – if you’ve got the smarts. A Law education at Cambridge promises to be a varied and poignant experience. Bear in mind that their Graduate Prospects score also tops the table and leaves others in its wake. Find Out MoreUndergraduate Postgraduate International
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2nd | 0 | Oxford | 562 | 4.13 | 3.23 | 85 | 96.4 | Profile Courses | |
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What with an 800-year history of Law education at the University of Oxford it’s no surprise to see they’ve all but perfected the practice, especially for the Entry Standards and Graduate Prospects measures. A qualifying Law degree at the university has a special focus on first-hand study of legal sources and forming legal argument – best to get swotted up then. Find Out MoreUndergraduate Postgraduate International
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3rd | 1 | London School of Economics | 566 | 3.93 | 3.40 | 84 | 95.9 | Profile Courses | |
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As well as preparing students for a legal career, teaching at the London School of Economics provides students with analytical and logical reasoning skills valued by many employers. But we’ll let their consistent performance in the main table and this subject table – particularly with the Research Quality and Graduate Prospects scores – do the talking! Find Out MoreUndergraduate Postgraduate International
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4th | 1 | University College London | 551 | 3.92 | 3.32 | 81 | 94.6 | Profile Courses | |
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University College London’s Law website boasts that its degrees involve rigorously studying the principles of law, and understanding and applying its concepts and methods. We’ll take their word for it and just inform you that since the Complete University Guide’s inception, UCL has not been outside the top five for Law, let alone the Top Ten. The uni scores best for Research Quality and Graduate Prospects this year. Find Out MoreUndergraduate Postgraduate International
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5th | 1 | Glasgow | 545 | 3.91 | 2.96 | 86 | 94.2 | Profile Courses | |
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Another Scottish institution makes it into the Top Ten universities for Law. This one’s been kicking around in the Top Ten since 2010, and you can’t argue with that for consistency. At the University of Glasgow you’ll be provided with a thorough grounding in the principles of law with the opportunity to study abroad. Find Out MoreUndergraduate Postgraduate International
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6th | 1 | Durham | 558 | 4.19 | 3.34 | 76 | 94.0 | Profile Courses | |
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Now part of Durham University’s £48 million development, the Palatine Centre, Durham Law School clearly has no plans to lose its reputation as one of the best in the UK. With Entry Standards being one of the highest in this Top Ten, Durham is not easy to get into, however with high-flying scores like their Research Quality, the entry criteria are worth meeting. Find Out MoreUndergraduate Postgraduate International
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7th | 1 | Edinburgh | 523 | 3.92 | 3.18 | 85 | 94.0 | Profile Courses | |
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This ancient Scottish university performs well in the Law subject table year on year, and this year it is thanks to strong Graduate Prospects and Entry Standards scores. The University of Edinburgh’s Law School has been around for over 300 years, boasts a beautiful setting in its original 18th Century building, and has a fierce reputation throughout Europe – this one’s well worth adding to the shortlist. Find Out MoreUndergraduate Postgraduate International
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8th | 1 | Bristol | 499 | 4.01 | 3.25 | 82 | 93.6 | Profile Courses | |
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The University of Bristol’s Law School is renowned for its research output and centres of excellence, including the Human Rights Implementation Centre, Bristol Innocence Project, and the Bristol Law Clinic. The school provides students with fantastic Graduate Prospects and ample study abroad options. Find Out MoreUndergraduate Postgraduate International
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9th | 4 | King’s College London | 522 | 3.89 | 3.44 | 82 | 93.4 | Profile Courses | |
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With a global reputation rivalled by few, the Dickson Poon School of Law at King’s College London has to be on your radar, not least because of its exciting location. It’s set within the world-famous Somerset House, with London’s West End on its doorstep. An incredible Research Quality score puts KCL in its current position in this year’s Law league table. Find Out MoreUndergraduate Postgraduate International
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10th | 2 | Aberdeen | 474 | 4.12 | 2.76 | 89 | 93.2 | Profile Courses | |
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The School of Law at the University of Aberdeen has taught the subject since 1495, and alongside great Student Satisfaction and Graduate Prospects scores it therefore remains the desirable place to study Law that it is today. Find Out MoreUndergraduate Postgraduate International
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11th | 1 | Nottingham | 485 | 4.31 | 3.17 | 76 | 93.1 | Profile Courses | |
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12th | 1 | Warwick | 470 | 3.95 | 3.23 | 84 | 92.7 | Profile Courses | |
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13th | 0 | Leeds | 434 | 4.29 | 3.27 | 81 | 92.5 | Profile Courses | |
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14th | 1 | York | 437 | 4.20 | 3.32 | 84 | 92.4 | Profile Courses | |
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15th | 10 | Queen Mary, University of London | 489 | 4.22 | 3.09 | 79 | 92.4 | Profile Courses | |
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16th | 6 | Dundee | 437 | 4.36 | 2.79 | 85 | 92.2 | Profile Courses | |
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17th | 4 | Queen’s, Belfast | 402 | 4.11 | 3.17 | 85 | 91.7 | Profile Courses | |
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18th | 2 | Newcastle | 456 | 4.22 | 2.81 | 79 | 91.5 | Profile Courses | |
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19th | 0 | Kent | 370 | 4.16 | 3.14 | 85 | 91.3 | Profile Courses | |
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20th | 3 | Exeter | 475 | 4.01 | 3.07 | 80 | 91.2 | Profile Courses | |
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21st | 3 | Birmingham | 403 | 3.97 | 2.97 | 87 | 91.1 | Profile Courses | |
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22nd | 6 | Leicester | 401 | 4.06 | 2.92 | 83 | 90.5 | Profile Courses | |
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23rd | 14 | SOAS University of London | 402 | 3.95 | 2.91 | 87 | 90.5 | Profile Courses | |
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24th | 10 | Strathclyde | 501 | 4.11 | 2.83 | 69 | 90.4 | Profile Courses | |
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25th | 2 | East Anglia (UEA) | 410 | 4.46 | 2.97 | 74 | 90.4 | Profile Courses | |
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26th | 4 | Reading | 378 | 3.97 | 2.85 | 85 | 90.2 | Profile Courses | |
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27th | 7 | Lancaster | 393 | 4.00 | 3.06 | 81 | 90.2 | Profile Courses | |
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28th | 1 | Sheffield | 391 | 4.06 | 3.23 | 79 | 89.8 | Profile Courses | |
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29th | 2 | Sussex | 366 | 4.15 | 2.68 | 84 | 89.7 | Profile Courses | |
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30th | 9 | Abertay | 351 | 4.67 | 1.63 | 91 | 89.6 | Profile Courses | |
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31st | 7 | Manchester | 414 | 3.82 | 2.96 | 81 | 89.3 | Profile Courses | |
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32nd | 1 | Keele | 321 | 4.06 | 2.88 | 85 | 88.8 | Profile Courses | |
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33rd | 5 | Liverpool | 383 | 3.97 | 2.91 | 78 | 88.2 | Profile Courses | |
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34th | 8 | Robert Gordon | 392 | 4.17 | 2.18 | 84 | 88.2 | Profile Courses | |
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35th | 1 | Southampton | 394 | 4.01 | 2.74 | 77 | 88.1 | Profile Courses | |
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36th | 4 | Cardiff | 403 | 3.94 | 3.20 | 72 | 87.9 | Profile Courses | |
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37th | 8 | City, University of London | 374 | 4.03 | 2.75 | 81 | 87.8 | Profile Courses | |
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38th | 6 | Essex | 313 | 4.08 | 2.92 | 79 | 87.7 | Profile Courses | |
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39th | 8 | Aston | 343 | 4.27 | 3.07 | 74 | 87.6 | Profile Courses | |
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40th | 6 | Swansea | 303 | 4.19 | 2.70 | 81 | 87.5 | Profile Courses | |
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41st | 6 | Portsmouth | 324 | 4.08 | 2.89 | 74 | 86.9 | Profile Courses | |
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42nd | New | Birkbeck, University of London | 280 | 3.98 | 2.96 | 78 | 86.6 | Profile Courses | |
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43rd | 3 | Surrey | 415 | 4.17 | 2.54 | 68 | 86.5 | Profile Courses | |
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44th | 5 | Lincoln | 323 | 4.31 | 2.32 | 76 | 85.9 | Profile Courses | |
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45th | 16 | Ulster | 322 | 4.30 | 3.33 | 59 | 85.7 | Profile Courses | |
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46th | 0 | Manchester Metropolitan | 314 | 4.11 | 2.83 | 74 | 85.7 | Profile Courses | |
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47th | 25 | Glasgow Caledonian | 430 | 4.11 | 2.29 | 69 | 85.7 | Profile Courses | |
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48th | 6 | Bangor | 361 | 4.41 | 2.34 | 66 | 85.7 | Profile Courses | |
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49th | 8 | Stirling | 345 | 4.04 | 2.68 | 69 | 85.5 | Profile Courses | |
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50th | 2 | De Montfort | 276 | 4.19 | 2.42 | 82 | 85.4 | Profile Courses | |
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51st | 2 | Coventry | 293 | 4.30 | 2.01 | 77 | 85.0 | Profile Courses | |
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52nd | 3 | Nottingham Trent | 332 | 4.20 | 2.37 | 75 | 85.0 | Profile Courses | |
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53rd | 4 | Northumbria | 350 | 4.15 | 2.48 | 72 | 84.9 | Profile Courses | |
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54th | 11 | Brunel University London | 329 | 3.89 | 2.53 | 68 | 84.6 | Profile Courses | |
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55th | 8 | Oxford Brookes | 308 | 4.21 | 2.28 | 73 | 84.6 | Profile Courses | |
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56th | 4 | Hull | 309 | 3.98 | 2.50 | 72 | 84.4 | Profile Courses | |
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57th | 6 | Aberystwyth | 299 | 4.08 | 2.61 | 69 | 84.2 | Profile Courses | |
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58th | 0 | Buckingham | 298 | 4.41 | n/a | 82 | 84.0 | Profile Courses | |
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59th | 6 | Central Lancashire | 354 | 4.06 | 2.36 | 67 | 83.8 | Profile Courses | |
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60th | 4 | West of England, Bristol | 307 | 4.06 | 2.38 | 73 | 83.6 | Profile Courses | |
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61st | 1 | Brighton | 297 | 4.03 | 2.84 | 70 | 83.5 | Profile Courses | |
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62nd | 7 | Huddersfield | 321 | 4.10 | n/a | 82 | 83.3 | Profile Courses | |
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63rd | 13 | Salford | 292 | 4.40 | 2.66 | 63 | 83.2 | Profile Courses | |
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64th | 3 | Greenwich | 360 | 4.14 | 1.65 | 70 | 83.2 | Profile Courses | |
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65th | 1 | Edinburgh Napier | 369 | 4.24 | n/a | 72 | 83.1 | Profile Courses | |
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66th | 4 | Westminster | 309 | 3.88 | 2.50 | 71 | 83.1 | Profile Courses | |
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67th | 9 | London South Bank | 238 | 4.48 | 2.67 | 60 | 82.9 | Profile Courses | |
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68th | 5 | Middlesex | 282 | 3.99 | 2.76 | 64 | 82.9 | Profile Courses | |
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69th | 15 | Derby | 279 | 3.94 | 2.10 | 78 | 82.8 | Profile Courses | |
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70th | 0 | Edge Hill | 282 | 4.45 | 2.37 | 58 | 82.7 | Profile Courses | |
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71st | 3 | Sheffield Hallam | 284 | 4.13 | 2.72 | 63 | 82.4 | Profile Courses | |
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72nd | 12 | St Mary’s, Twickenham | 264 | 4.31 | n/a | 79 | 82.1 | Profile Courses | |
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73rd | 7 | Liverpool John Moores | 330 | 4.07 | 2.48 | 62 | 82.1 | Profile Courses | |
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74th | 3 | Plymouth | 302 | 4.18 | 2.77 | 54 | 81.7 | Profile Courses | |
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75th | 16 | Bournemouth | 296 | 3.88 | 2.65 | 63 | 81.4 | Profile Courses | |
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76th | 1 | Bradford | 329 | 4.19 | n/a | 69 | 81.2 | Profile Courses | |
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77th | 6 | Buckinghamshire New | 280 | 4.22 | n/a | 70 | 80.3 | Profile Courses | |
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78th | 4 | Teesside | 272 | 4.44 | 2.99 | 44 | 80.2 | Profile Courses | |
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79th | 2 | Hertfordshire | 272 | 3.98 | n/a | 75 | 80.1 | Profile Courses | |
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80th | 1 | Birmingham City | 263 | 4.03 | 2.25 | 63 | 80.1 | Profile Courses | |
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81st | 1 | Staffordshire | 276 | 4.18 | 2.33 | 58 | 80.0 | Profile Courses | |
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82nd | 4 | Kingston | 309 | 3.91 | n/a | 71 | 80.0 | Profile Courses | |
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83rd | 10 | Chester | 295 | 4.12 | n/a | 68 | 79.9 | Profile Courses | |
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84th | 7 | Gloucestershire | 279 | 4.34 | n/a | 65 | 79.8 | Profile Courses | |
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85th | 4 | South Wales | 318 | 4.22 | n/a | 62 | 79.7 | Profile Courses | |
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86th | 7 | Sunderland | 271 | 4.28 | 1.63 | 59 | 79.6 | Profile Courses | |
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87th | 1 | Leeds Beckett | 259 | 4.13 | 1.92 | 62 | 79.2 | Profile Courses | |
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88th | 6 | Liverpool Hope | 269 | 4.28 | n/a | n/a | 79.1 | Profile Courses | |
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89th | 4 | Cumbria | 265 | 4.41 | n/a | 61 | 79.0 | Profile Courses | |
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90th | 2 | Bedfordshire | 219 | 4.28 | 1.87 | 59 | 78.9 | Profile Courses | |
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91st | 13 | Anglia Ruskin | 236 | 4.01 | 2.08 | 55 | 78.0 | Profile Courses | |
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92nd | 1 | East London | 248 | 4.02 | 2.59 | 48 | 77.9 | Profile Courses | |
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93rd | 7 | Southampton Solent | 250 | 4.51 | n/a | 53 | 77.4 | Profile Courses | |
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94th | 5 | Canterbury Christ Church | 283 | 4.06 | 1.70 | 46 | 77.2 | Profile Courses | |
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95th | 1 | West London | 267 | 4.03 | n/a | 59 | 77.0 | Profile Courses | |
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96th | 1 | Bolton | 251 | 3.97 | n/a | 62 | 77.0 | Profile Courses | |
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97th | 7 | West of Scotland | 318 | 3.73 | n/a | 55 | 76.2 | Profile Courses | |
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98th | 1 | Winchester | 268 | 3.67 | n/a | 58 | 75.3 | Profile Courses | |
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99th | 12 | Northampton | 248 | 4.07 | n/a | 52 | 75.3 | Profile Courses | |
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100th | 6 | London Metropolitan | 224 | 4.01 | 1.37 | 52 | 74.4 | Profile Courses | |
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Notes
This table was revised on 24 May 2017 and includes corrections and omissions reported to us by universities after publication in April. The rankings of some institutions have changed as a result.