School of Social Sciences Ranked Among Top 50 Globally
The School of Social Sciences at The University of Manchester has earned global recognition in the latest .
We are delighted to learn that in this yearÇà¹ÏÊÓƵ™s THES World University Rankings, Social Sciences at Manchester is ranked 37th worldwide, and Business and Economics are ranked 32nd worldwide. These rankings reflect the SchoolÇà¹ÏÊÓƵ™s excellence in teaching and research, as well as its commitment to addressing some of the worldÇà¹ÏÊÓƵ™s most pressing social challenges.
This ranking evaluates performance ; teaching, research environment, research quality, industry partnerships and international outlook.
This achievement places ManchesterÇà¹ÏÊÓƵ™s Social Sciences among the top 50 globally and highlights the SchoolÇà¹ÏÊÓƵ™s growing reputation for excellence across its disciplines. Social Sciences includes Sociology, Politics and International Studies, while Economics is part of the Business and Economics category. Law at Manchester is also ranked in the top 100 worldwide (at number =78).
The School of Social Sciences has long been recognised for its strengths in disciplines, strong research output and international collaborations. These results reaffirm the School's global reputation and interdisciplinary contributions to addressing pressing societal challenges.
, Head of the School of Social Sciences, said, Çà¹ÏÊÓƵ˜We are proud to see this global recognition of the exceptional work done across the School, and particularly in our departments of Economics, Sociology, Politics and Law. It is a testament to our talented researchers, scholars and teachers, and all of the many people who support this work, and our commitment to making a difference in societyÇà¹ÏÊÓƵ™.
Overall, The University of Manchester ranks in the top 100 across all 11 subject areas assessed by THE, a distinction shared by only seven other UK institutions.
This recognition demonstrates our dedication to impactful research and advancing knowledge across a diverse range of disciplines. Through our world-class Social Sciences programme, we are equipping students with the skills and insights needed to address global challenges and shape a better future.