The university offers courses at the postgraduate level with 4,045 such students enrolled in 2014/15. There are also 1,200 members of staff from more than 100 countries, with more than 46 per cent of students aged over 25.
In the latest Government Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008, the university was recognised as 'world-leading' for its research in Earth Systems and Environmental Science; Social Work, Social Policy and Administration; English Language and Literature; and Communications, Cultural and Media Studies.The university has also been recognised as 'internationally excellent' in the areas of Computer Science and Informatics; and Business and Management Studies.
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The university offers courses at the postgraduate level with 4,045 such students enrolled in 2014/15. There are also 1,200 members of staff from more than 100 countries, with more than 46 per cent of students aged over 25.
In the latest Government Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008, the university was recognised as 'world-leading' for its research in Earth Systems and Environmental Science; Social Work, Social Policy and Administration; English Language and Literature; and Communications, Cultural and Media Studies.The university has also been recognised as 'internationally excellent' in the areas of Computer Science and Informatics; and Business and Management Studies.