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The vibrancy of Durham’s riverside scenery inspires local artists and students alike
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Durham crowned a top five University
Tom Fenton Henry Clare Durham has retained its position in the 2016 Complete University Guide, staying in the top five for the fifth year in succession. 90% of the subjects studied in Durham were ranked among the top ten.
Last year the Durham was the only University in the country to see 100% of subjects ranked in the top ten. For the third year running, Durham’s English department was ranked top in the country. However, rankings for Economics and Accounting and Finance plummeted with the former dropping from 9th to
23rd and the latter falling from 9th to 18th. The CUG also ranked History 2nd, falling from 1st last year. Sports Science also dropped from 1st to 13th. Cambridge topped the rankings, with Oxford, LSE and Imperial College London all finishing ahead of Durham. Durham’s was given a 3.14
rating the quality of its academic research, with the highest possible score being 4.0. Meanwhile, Durham ranked 5th in terms of entry standards, below Cambridge, Oxford, Imperial College London and London School of Economics. Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ray Hudson, said: “This is excellent news for the University
and confirms that Durham is amongst the top broad-subject universities in the country. “We are particularly pleased that 90% of our subjects are ranked in the UK top ten. Durham’s exceptional students and leading academics together create an excellent educational experience that equips our students well for the next stage in their lives.”