Methodology Behind The Guardian University Guide 2021

To create a league table for 54 subjects, we assess the performance of each provider using nine measures that cover all stages of the student life cycle. We treat each subject provider as a department and ask them to inform us which of their students count within each department. Our goal is to demonstrate how each department is likely to offer a positive overall experience to future students. To...

University Accommodation: A Quick Way To Break The Ice

Deciding where to live during university can feel like navigating a minefield of difficult choices that could make or break the student experience. Should one opt for catered or non-catered accommodation, choose to live nearby or on campus, a spacious apartment or a humble one, and an ensuite or a shared bathroom? Vivienne Robinson, the head of accommodation at Newcastle University, suggests that...