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School for Business and Society

School for Business and Society

League table rankings, stats and brags
  • 3rd in the UK for Social Work (Complete University Guide 2024)

  • 9th in the UK for Social Policy (Complete University Guide 2024)

  • 13th in the UK for Social Policy (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)

  • 13th in the UK for Social Work (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)

  • 16th in the UK for Business and Management Studies (Complete University Guide 2024)
  • 20th in the UK for Marketing and Public Relations (Guardian University Guide 2024)
  • Social Policy and Administration at York has placed 7th in the UK and 28th in the 2023 QS World University Rankings by subject

  • 2nd in the Russell Group for "Learning resources" for Social Policy in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2023

Research Excellence Framework

  • Our management research is a UK top 30 research discipline, we've moved into the top 25% of submissions, and 100% of our research environment - the support we give to our researchers - is rated 3* or higher (according to the Times Higher Education’s ranking of the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021)

  • Our social policy and social work research ranked 11th in the UK (according to the Times Higher Education's ranking of the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021)

Other

  • Athena Swan: Bronze Athena Swan award the School for Business and Society. Recognising the advancement of gender equality, representation, and progression for all
  • Masterclasses - we invite leaders in business, charity and public sector to speak on challenging topics
Facilities and key information

Undergraduate and postgraduate

  • Based within the Church Lane Building - located in Campus West - a modern setting with bespoke areas for study, student exhibitions, collaboration, interaction and social engagement, as well as a large cafe.
  • Largest organisational unit at York, with 3,500 students and 250 members of staff.
  • Our research: we have extensive experience of working with businesses and have international links with governmental bodies, public and third sector organisations

  • Our vision: pioneering impactful interdisciplinary research and teaching for public good, delivering sustainable inclusive growth
  • Co-production and public engagement underpin our research ethos, including the expert knowledge of those with live experience.

  • Utilises a range of specialised teaching and learning spaces, including an industry-standard trading room, allowing students to experience how financial markets really operate.
  • Agile and flexible work and study locations, including ‘Zoom booths’, a spacious lecture hall, and boardroom.
  • In-house student support service to ensure the wellbeing and success of students within the school.
  • In-house skills sessions and careers support, with weekly drop-in sessions in our own Church Lane Building. We also host virtual and in-person employer events.
  • Covered cycle storage less than 1 minute walk away.

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