Northampton University is nearly 100 years old with many years of experience in the higher education sector. It has ranked on many well-known ranking platforms over the years. The Complete University Guide's ranking of Northampton has remained largely unchanged since 2018. The university's ranking has also risen to a higher position since 2019, according to the Guardian. It has been named one of the top 100 universities in the United Kingdom for 2020 and 2021 among various platforms.

In recognition of its work in social enterprise, the university received 'The Outstanding HEI Supporting Social Entrepreneurship Award' at the UnLtd/HEFCE 'Dare to be Different' national conference in June 2011. It was also named the Midlands' most 'Enterprising University of the Year in 2011 and 2012. Northampton University was designated a 'Changemaker Campus' by Ashoka U in February 2013 for its commitment to social innovation and entrepreneurship. It is the first Changemaker Campus in the UK and combines a global network of 21 other Changemaker Campuses. Here are some University of Northampton rankings in 2022 -

• 90th in The Complete University Guide Rankings (UK) 
• 108th in Times University Guide 
• 107th in EduRank University Rankings (UK)
• 101st in Guardian University Rankings 
• 101st - 200th in Impact Rankings by Times Higher Education (THE)

 

THE Impact Rankings

The university has contributed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, hence let's look at some of the rankings the university has achieved over the years for its commitment to sustainability -

• Climate Action: #101 - 200
• Responsible Consumption & Production: #65
• Sustainable Cities & Communities: #101-200
• Reducing Inequalities: #24
• Affordable & Clean Energy: #301 - 400
• Gender Equality: #94
• Quality Education: #201 - 300
• Good Health & Well-Being: #601 - 800

 

Course Rankings

We will now discuss the ranking of University of Northampton's Accounting & Finance program. In 2023, it is ranked at 99th place in The Complete University Guide and 64th place in The Guardian university rankings. Although the course's ranking has declined this year, the university still maintains its position in the top 100 schools in UK for Accounting & Finance continuously since 2019. The university's Business & Management Studies course is ranked 98th in 2023, 81st in 2022 according to The Complete University Guide rankings. According to The Guardian, the Accounting & Finance course is 59th in 2023 and 57th in 2022.

The University of Northampton's Computer Science course is ranked 106th in 2023 according to The Complete University Guide. In 2022, the same course was ranked at 105. The university's Psychology course has improved its ranking in The Complete University Guide's most recent rankings. In 2023, it is placed 94th; in 2022 it was placed 107th.

Business Courses

• The Complete University Guide - Accounting & Finance Ranking 2022: #64
• The Complete University Guide - Business & Management Studies (UK) 2022: #81
• The Guardian - Accounting & Finance Rankings 2022: #57
• The Guardian - Business, Management & Marketing 2022: #94

 

Engineering Courses

• The Complete University Guide - Architecture Rankings 2022: #58
• The Guardian - Guardian Architecture Rankings 2021: #53

Humanities Courses

• The Complete University Guide - Art & Design Rankings 2022: #59
• The Complete University Guide - Communication & Media Studies Rankings 2022: #93
• The Complete University Guide - Sociology Rankings 2022: #103
• The Guardian - Guardian Art Rankings 2022: #40
• The Guardian - Guardian Journalism Rankings 2022: #36
• The Guardian - Guardian Media & Film Studies Rankings 2022: #57 

Medical Courses

• The Complete University Guide - Nursing Rankings 2022: #40

Law Courses

• The Complete University Guide - Law Rankings 2022: #87
• The Guardian - Guardian Law Rankings 2022: #93