Mathematics courses at Keele have been ranked among the best in the country for student positivity, according to the latest National Student Survey (NSS).

The courses were rated number nine in the UK, with 88 per cent of students responding positively. The course also scored highly – above 90 per cent - for 'academic support', 'assessment and feedback', 'learning opportunities', 'learning resources' and 'organisation and management.'

The annual National Student Survey is one of its largest exercises of its kind in the world, with almost 346,000 final year students in the UK taking time to answer questions on their university experience. The 2024 edition of the survey posed 26 core questions on issues including academic experience, teaching and assessments, and well-being services.

Daniel Reidenbach, Head of the School of Computer Science and Mathematics, said: "This result is a reflection of our friendly and supportive environment, with our internationally renowned academics going above and beyond guiding students as they explore the fascinating universe of degree-level Mathematics.

"It also demonstrates that recent programme changes, which were highly praised during the re-accreditation by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, allow our students to tailor the course to their interests and foster the career aspirations of our graduates."

Seven other subjects at Keele secured top 10 rankings in the survey, including human resource management, chemistry, geography, mental health nursing, media studies, midwifery and human biology. 

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