Rankings of Bishop Grosseteste University

Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) was founded in 1862 and is located in the urban surroundings of the cathedral town of Lincoln, England. BGU specialises in training teachers on their PGCE training pathways. Training options range from Foundation Degrees all the way up to PhD level, and all focus on getting their graduates into their desired field of work, whether that be teaching children in primary schools, or teaching specialist subjects at adult education institutions.

Latest ranking updates for Bishop Grosseteste University
  • September 2023: Bishop Grosseteste University ranks 89 in the latest The Times Good University Guide from The Times and The Sunday Times.
  • September 2023: The Times Good University Guide by Subject (Business, Management and Marketing) update. Bishop Grosseteste University achieves place 56.
  • September 2023: Publication of The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Business and Management). Ranking position #111.
  • July 2023: Webometrics announced latest results of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities with Bishop Grosseteste University in position 5303.
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University rankings

    • #70 
    • #89 
    The Times Good University Guide
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #106 
    • #129 
    CUG The Complete University Guide
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #113 
    • #5303 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Education

    • #44 
    • #56 
    Education
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #52 
    • #68 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #61 
    • #73 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #67 
    • #80 
    English
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #75 
    • #90 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #40 
    • #51 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #75 
    • #91 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #90 
    • #111 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #92 
    • #114 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #94 
    • #117 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Sports Science

    • #40 
    • #49 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #66 
    • #83 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for Bishop Grosseteste University

Sports Science The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#49 
Sports Science
History The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#51 
Social Studies & Humanities
Education The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#56 
Education
English The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#80 
Languages & Literature

Student Ratings for Bishop Grosseteste University

Student satisfaction:
4.4 (based on 80 student ratings)
Google ratings:
4.4 (based on 80 student ratings)

“BGU has been the perfect place to study for me because it’s so small and intimate, so I really feel that the teacher and student get to know each other well, and this helps to work together more effectively. You can expect everybody here to know your name after a little while, and that’s valuable for me.”

“The quality of the tuition really depends on which teacher you’re working with, in my experience. In general getting your email questions answered by the teachers is difficult, so the best thing you can do is find them in person.”

“Something I really appreciate is that there’s a big effort made to put on activities for those of us who aren’t interested in clubbing and nightlife. This means you can expect quiz and bingo nights, for some wholesome fun! My only complaint, as everyone will tell you, is that the Wi-Fi is terribly unreliable so I recommend bringing your own internet USB.”

About Bishop Grosseteste University

PROS

  • As BGU is a small university with less than 3,000 students, so there is a sense of familiarity among staff and students.
  • Students appreciate that there’s a variety of accommodation buildings, including Wickham Hall, Constance Stewart Hall, and Cloud Houses. There are even more options off -campus that the university provides. Different locations and price points appeal to a wide range of students.
  • Their library provides expert help and advice, from their staff who assist students in navigating the University’s research repository.

CONS

  • Not much guidance is given to those looking for placement opportunities, students complain. To remedy this situation students claim that the career advice office would need to improve their activity.
  • Students generally aren’t satisfied with the timetable organization, as classes are not distributed evenly throughout the week. This means some days are full of classes, while others have none.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1862
Telephone:
+44 1522 527347
Address:
Longdales Road
LN1 3DY, Lincoln
England UK
Website:
https://www.bishopg.ac.uk/
Social:

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • Others
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • The candidate must attain a minimum of 6 in each component of the IELTS test.
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
    • The candidate must attain a minimum of 5.5 in each component of the IELTS test.
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NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of Bishop Grosseteste University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction
0 /100
45 total respondents
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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Student composition of Bishop Grosseteste University

Students by level of study Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
undergraduates:
1555
postgraduates:
495
Total:
2050
Students by subject Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Education and Teaching:
1215
Allied Health:
270
Psychology:
140
Business and Management:
105
English Studies:
85
History:
80
Sport and Exercise Sciences:
55
Performing Arts:
45
Sociology:
20
Archaeology:
15
Mathematical Sciences:
10
Theology and Religious Studies:
5
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Nigeria:
5
China:
5
India:
5
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023

Campuses of Bishop Grosseteste University

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FAQ

Bishop Grosseteste University ranks #109 in England UK in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 382 universities in England UK.

Bishop Grosseteste University ranks #3 in Lincoln in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 4 universities in Lincoln.

Bishop Grosseteste University is listed in The Times Good University Guide, CUG The Complete University Guide, Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities See all 6 rankings of Bishop Grosseteste University.

Bishop Grosseteste University achieved #89 in . This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for Bishop Grosseteste University.

Bishop Grosseteste University achieved the highest ranking for Social Studies & Humanities. It is ranked #42 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Childhood & Youth Studies). See all subject rankings for Bishop Grosseteste University.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings Bishop Grosseteste University ranks #3 among universities in Lincoln and #109 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of Bishop Grosseteste University.

In our meta ranking Bishop Grosseteste University ranks #109 among all universities in England UK and University of Oxford ranks #1. See all rankings of universities in Lincoln. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.
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