Law and social sciences in world top 100 in THE rankings

Essex Law School and social sciences at Essex are in the top 100 in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject.

Essex Law School was ranked 87th in the world and the 16th highest in the UK, according to the rankings.

Social sciences was also ranked in the top 100 in the world, coming in 93rd globally and 14th highest in the UK.

The rankings show the strongest universities around the world for key subjects, assessing research-intensive universities across their core missions: teaching, research, knowledge transfer and international outlook.

Professor John Preston, Executive Dean of Social Sciences, said: “We are thrilled to see social sciences at the University of Essex ranked among the top 100 institutions globally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject.

“This achievement reflects our commitment to excellence in teaching, impactful research, and fostering a truly international community. Our exceptional performance across key metrics - innovative learning environments, groundbreaking research, and global engagement - highlights the dedication of our colleagues to driving social change and addressing the challenges of our time.”

Dean of Essex Law School Professor Onyeka Osuji said: "The ranking of Essex Law School in the global top 100 in THE World University Rankings by Subject is a testament to our commitment to excellent, creative and transformational education and research. The School provides a thriving space for knowledge and skills transfer and exchange, experiential learning, cutting-edge research, innovation, impact and public engagement in the local, national, regional and international spheres. United by the quest for social justice, what motivates us is continually and boldly making a positive difference in research and education by utilising solutions from human rights, international law, comparative law, public law, sociolegal studies, private law, business law and other legal and interdisciplinary perspectives. Our global community of scholars, academics and professional services staff, students and other stakeholders is unparalleled, and I am deeply grateful for their invaluable contributions in sustaining the global standing of Essex Law School."

Essex is also ranked highly in other areas in the 2024 THE World University Rankings by Subject:

• Psychology: 126st-150th
• Business and Economics: 151st–175th
• Computer Science: 201st–250th
• Arts and Humanities: 251st–300th
• Life Sciences: 301st–400th

In terms of UK universities, Computer Science, Psychology, and Business and Economics were ranked in the top 30 in this year’s THE World University Rankings by Subject.

Essex’s success in the global subject rankings come after it was also placed in the top 60 in the world in last year’s THE World Impact Rankings, ranking 58 out of 2,152 universities across 125 countries - the third year in a row Essex has earnt a place in the top 100.