Social Policy and Administration at York placed 39th in the world

This week, York’s School for Business and Society reconfirmed its place among the world’s most highly regarded departments for the subject of Social Policy and Administration. This subject was ranked 39th in the world by QS World University Rankings by subject, 2024, retaining its top-50 position globally.

Published annually, QS World University Rankings assess over 50 subjects, at over 1,400 universities, on academic reputation, employer reputation and research impact. 

“We are very proud that the Social Policy group within the School for Business and Society continues to receive international recognition for its research and teaching excellence and the continuing commitment of our staff to contribute towards public good ”

- Dr Antonios Roumpakis, Head of Social Policy

York's overall position

In total, three subjects at the University of York were ranked in the top 50 globally: 

• Archaeology ( 26th= globally)
• English Language and Literature (34th globally)
• Social Policy and Administration (39th globally)
  

Four more were ranked in the top 100 in the world: 

• Education (60th= globally)
• History ( top 100 globally)
• Linguistics (81st= globally)
• Performing Arts (top 100 globally)

In the broad subject of Arts and Humanities we were ranked 79th= globally.