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University in the Northwest and in the Top 10 in the UK for Graduates into employment or further study within 15 months

(97% of Graduates – Graduate Outcomes Survey, HESA 2025)

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University in the UK for producing CEOs and Managing Directors

Novuna Business Cash Flow, 2025

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TEF, 2023

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in the UK for overall postgraduate research student experience

Postgraduate Research Experience Survey, 2025

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