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Birmingham School of Computer Science is Number One in UK
The School of Computer Science is delighted to announce that The Guardian University Guide 2014 has ranked University of Birmingham first place out of 128 in the UK league table for Computer Sciences and IT.
The School of Computer Science at University of Birmingham has consistently been ranked in the Top 10 for UK league tables. This year however, they pushed the boundaries of excellence even further to claim the number one spot, beating the likes of Cambridge, Warwick, UCL, York, Bristol and Glasgow. For more information on how the guide is compiled see the methodology used in compiling the Guardian University Guide.
The excellent ratings for course quality, teaching and student feedback is a testament to how enthusiastic the School of Computer Science is about its subject and research. These league table results reflect the ongoing hard work within the department from all the students and staff. Securing the number one title for Computer Science in the UK is an achievement to be shared by the entire Computer Science family here at Birmingham. More information about University of Birmingham rankings in the UK league tables for 2013-2014 can be found here.
Head of School of Computer Science Professor Jon Rowe said: “I am very pleased and proud that the School of Computer Science has been ranked number one in the UK by the Guardian. It is a tribute to all our staff and students that, over the years, we have managed to create an outstanding department with a commitment to the highest quality of teaching and research. It is gratifying to know that our students go out into the world with an education that will stand them in good stead for the future.”
By Swaranjit Grewal