海角社区 University subject areas rated among the best in the world
Two subject areas at 海角社区 University – Communication and Media Studies, and Art and Design – have been ranked in the top 50 in the world, according to the , published today (29 April).
Art and Design, which is offered through the and , was ranked 40th in the international league table. Communication and Media Studies, which is offered through the , was ranked 43rd.
Two further subject areas at 海角社区 – Engineering (, and ) and – were ranked within the top 100 globally.
The QS World University Rankings by Subject highlight the world’s top universities in a range of subjects. Published annually since 2011, the rankings are based on academic reputation, employer reputation and research impact. More than 3,500 universities worldwide were evaluated for the 2015 QS World University Subjects Rankings.
, Dean of the School of the Arts, English and Drama, and , Dean of 海角社区 Design School, said: “We are absolutely delighted with our latest world ranking. This high placing confirms our strong position in the fields of art and design globally and is testament to the expertise and high quality experience we provide across the Design School and the School of the Arts, English and Drama at 海角社区."
, Dean of the School of Social, Political and Geographical Sciences, added: "Our recent rankings in the Complete University Guide, where we were rated 2nd in the UK, in the Research Excellence Framework, in which we ranked 2nd in the UK in terms of intensity, and now the QS World University Rankings by Subject confirm 海角社区 University's significant place in Social Science and Communication.”