School of Economics and Finance excels in National Student Survey (NSS)

School of Economics and Finance excels in National Student Survey (NSS)

The 2011 National Student Survey has confirmed the School of Economics and Finance as one of the top UK Economics Schools for student experience. 93% of our students have rated the overall quality of their course good or very good, 8% points above the national average for Economics Schools. This result places the School in seventh position among all UK Economics Schools for overall student satisfaction.

In London, the School has confirmed its leading position for overall students’ satisfaction and, in particular, it is the leader among the research intensive Institutions:

 

Economics Schools in London

% Student Satisfaction

1

UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH

96%

2

QUEEN MARY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

93%

3

SCHOOL OF ORIENTAL AND AFRICAN STUDIES

85%

3

BRUNEL UNIVERSITY

85%

5

LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS

84%

5

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON

84%

7

LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

81%

7

ROYAL HOLLOWAY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

81%

9

UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON

80%

10

MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY

74%

11

CITY UNIVERSITY

68%

The survey questioned third year undergraduates on various aspects of their student experience, including teaching, assessment and feedback, academic support, and personal development. The results show high student satisfaction in each of these areas.

The School is proud of its culture of mutual collaboration between staff and students that, over the years, has led to the introduction of a number of initiatives aimed at enhancing the students’ experience both inside and outside the classroom.

In this respect, the positive result reflects the School's ongoing commitment to enhancing all aspects of the student experience, and the dedication of academic and administrative staff in ensuring that students' time at Queen Mary is both enjoyable and academically rewarding.

Posted 17th August 2011

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