Cottingham Road
Hull
HU6 7RX
Tel 01482 466 100
admissions@hull.ac.uk
www.hull.ac.uk
Open day: October 10

PERFORMANCE

Sunday Times ranking 47 (45=)

Student satisfaction 79.9%
Head teacher ranking 38 (75)
Peer ranking 53= (54)
Research quality 59.2%
A-level/Higher points 280
Unemployment 5.7%
Firsts and 2:1s 56.9%
Student/staff ratio 18.7:1
Dropout rate 12.6% (14.2%)
World ranking 401=

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VITAL STATISTICS

Undergraduates 11,016 (7,300)
Postgraduates 1,620 (1,070)
Teaching staff 608
Applications/places 13,944/4,797; 2.9:1 (+24.1%)
Clearing entry 18%
Live in 25% (90%) £52-£123
Bursaries £500-£1,000
Scholarships Various: £1,500

SOCIAL MIX

EU/overseas 5.4%/15.4%
Mature 30%
State school 94.5%
Lowest social classes 32.4%
Low-participation areas 17.5%

A 24% rise in applications this year, one of the largest increases of any university, should ensure that the numbers admitted through clearing (18% last year) are considerably down. It remains a mystery why Hull has just three applications per place when those who study here have such strong feelings for it. High levels of student satisfaction, measured in the annual national student survey (where Hull secured another top 20 ranking this year), are backed up by a reputation for friendliness.

The bursary scheme is generous with £1,000 a year paid to students from homes where the income is less than £25,000, dropping to £500 for incomes as high as £40,000. There are also £1,500 a year scholarships for those with outstanding A-level results.

Hull is in the top 25 universities for low graduate unemployment and more than 70% find graduate-level jobs. The opening last December of an enterprise centre to assist those with start-up business ideas and the completion of a student support centre offering advice on careers, finance and welfare should further strengthen Hull’s hand in employment terms.

English, history, politics, psychology, chemistry and drama are particular fortes. Students of the latter are benefiting from the new Anthony Minghella drama studio, named in memory of the late stage and film director who was a Hull graduate.

STUDENT VIEW

Jamie Scudamore, students’ union president:

First impressions Hull — the university and the city — is a friendly, welcoming place.
Worst feature It’s definitely got to be the weather!
Facilities The business school was refurbished and combines listed buildings with modern facilities.
Deal clincher It has to be the student union. It’s active and vibrant and a great place to meet people.

Rated excellent (20)
American studies; applied social work; business and management; chemistry; drama, dance and cinematics; economics; electrical and electronic engineering; history; Iberian languages and studies (Hispanic studies); Italian; maths, statistics and operational research; molecular biosciences; nursing and midwifery; organismal biosciences; philosophy; physics and astronomy; politics; psychology; social policy and administration; theology.

Student satisfaction
Medical Science and Pharmacy 89; Physical Science 88.7; Human and Social Geography 86.5; History and Archaeology 86.3; Physical Geography and Environmental Science 83.6; Philosophy, Theology and Religious studies 82.9; Media studies 82; Computer Science 82; English-based studies 82; European Languages and Area studies 82; Psychology 81.5; Other Creative Arts 81.1; Performing Arts 81; Politics 80.6; Finance and Accounting 80.3; Biology and related Sciences 79.3; Sociology, Social Policy and Anthropology 79; Electronic and Electrical Engineering 78; Law 77.8; Business 76.5; Education studies 75.9; Other subjects allied to Medicine 75.8; Management 75.6; Economics 74.9; Nursing 74.5; Sports Science 73.8; Social Work 73.8; Initial Teacher Training 67.9

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