Swansea Law School has achieved a significant milestone, rising to 25th in the UK in the recently published Guardian University Guide 2027.
The Guardian rankings place a strong emphasis on the student experience and outcomes, assessing universities across a range of measures including student satisfaction with teaching and feedback, student-to-staff ratios, spending per student, entry requirements, value added, graduate career outcomes, and student continuation rates.
The Law School performed particularly strongly in several key areas. An impressive 91.7% of students reported satisfaction with the quality of teaching, while the School achieved an outstanding 96% student continuation rate, reflecting the supportive and engaging learning environment provided to its students.
Commenting on the results, Professor Alison Perry, Head of Swansea Law School, said:
"We are delighted to see Swansea Law School recognised in this year's Guardian University Guide rankings. This fantastic achievement reflects the dedication and commitment of our academic and professional services colleagues, who work tirelessly to deliver an outstanding educational experience for our students.
This success follows our recent achievement in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, where the Law School was recognised among the top 125 law schools in the world. Together, these accolades demonstrate the strength of our teaching, student support and global reputation.
We remain committed to providing our students with an exceptional learning experience and opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, experience and professional networks they need to make a positive impact and help shape a better future."
The ranking reinforces Swansea Law School's position as a leading destination for legal education, recognised for both academic excellence and its continued commitment to student success.