How much do university rankings matter in the UK?

Well, to a degree yes. It really depends on the universities you're comparing and the firm you're applying to. Large London / US firms are incredibly competitive, and some university discrimination may occur. But this will be universities with large differences in reputation, rather than a few places on a league table. read more

People will sell their souls to get into Oxbridge or into the Russel Group of universities, which is comprised of older, more established institutions than the recent foundations, many of which were miraculously converted into universities by Thatcherian fiat but were not given the funding necessary to really equip them for that role. read more

Those university rankings matter—and they matter a lot. It seems unfair to dismiss rankings as bullshit that tells you nothing sensible—they are the result of surveys that are conducted in accordance with rigorous metrics, and aim to help you—and any other students looking for higher education—make an informed choice. read more