School celebrates ranking in top 100 places globally to study philosophy, theology and religious studies
School celebrates ranking in top 100 places globally to study philosophy, theology and religious studies
The University of Leeds’ School of Philosophy, Religion & History of Science has secured a place in the top 100 places in the world for study and research in Philosophy, Theology and Religious studies, according to the globally-respected 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject.
The annual QS rankings draw on five key indicators: academic reputation, employer reputation, research citations per paper, the H-index (a way of measuring the productivity and impact of an academic or department at a university), and international research network.
According to these criteria, the School of Philosophy, Religion & History of Science is the 44th best place in the world to study Philosophy, and in the top 100 for Theology and Religious Studies.
The subjects housed in the School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science probe fundamental questions about the world and our place in it, and our different disciplinary perspectives on these questions inform and enhance each other. The result is a truly world-class teaching and research community. It is gratifying to see this reflected in the QS University rankings.
The QS rankings show that the University of Leeds is the 51st best institution for the arts and humanities in the world, and the 8th best in the UK.
The University has also been ranked:
- 34th in the world for Communications and Media Studies
- 36th for English Literature and Language
- 55th for Modern Languages
- 90th for Linguistics
- In the top 100 for History; and the Performing Arts (which includes the School of Music and the School of Performance and Cultural Industries)
- In the top 150 for Art and Design.
Together, these rankings constitute a huge success for the Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Cultures, where teaching and research in the above subjects takes place.
Professor Andrew Thorpe, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures, said:
“We are delighted to see that our Faculty has once again secured a place in the top 100 institutions globally for the arts and humanities. This ranking is testimony to the exceptional talent, hard work and creativity that defines the Faculty, to our truly global reach and role, and to the many benefits that studying and working with us can bring. I congratulate my academic colleagues and those working in professional services on this excellent achievement.”
Dr Jasjit Singh, Pro Dean International at the Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Cultures, said:
“The evidence is clear: we are an exciting, dynamic, diverse and prestigious Faculty, up there with the very best in the world for the arts and humanities, and our international reputation is growing all the time. It is brilliant to see so many of our schools recognised for their academic excellence and for the invaluable opportunities that they provide to students and researchers alike. Here’s to even more success in the years to come.”
The University of Leeds is currently ranked the 75th best university in the world, the University’s highest ever position in the QS rankings’ 20-year history. A key strength identified was the International Research Network, for which indicator the university was ranked 16th in the world.
Prospective students can learn more about our courses in philosophy, religion, theology and the history of science at the University of Leeds during open days on Friday 14 June, Saturday 15 June, Saturday 5 October and Saturday 19 October 2024.
