Our rankings

The Guardian University Guide 2022:
- 2nd in Scotland for Criminology
- Top 5 in Scotland and Top 20 in UK for Education
- Top 5 in Scotland and Top 15 in UK for Social Work

The Complete University Guide 2023:
- 3rd in Scotland, Top 10 in the UK for Education
- 3rd in Scotland for Sociology
- Top 5 in Scotland, Top 20 in the UK for Social Policy

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023:
- 1st in Scotland, Top 5 in the UK for Criminology
- 3rd in Scotland and Top 5 in the UK for Education
- Top 5 in Scotland and Top 10 in the UK for Social Policy
- Top 5 in Scotland and Top 20 in the UK for Sociology

Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021:
Ranked 3rd in Scotland and top 25 in the UK for Social Work and Social Policy – with 100% of our research environment and 88% of our research deemed world leading or internationally excellent