Skip to main content

Top 10 for Communication and Media Studies

9 October 2025

A female student with blonde hair is sat at a table reading a book.

Cardiff University’s School of Journalism, Media and Culture has been ranked sixth in the UK for Communication and Media Studies in The Times Good University Guide 2026.

This recognition follows successful rankings in other tables published over recent months which placed the School in the top 50 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 for Communication and Media Studies and in the top 10 in the UK for Communication and Media Studies in the Complete University Guide 2026. The School was also placed in the top 10 for Journalism and in the top 5 for Media Studies in the Daily Mail University League Table 2026.

Head of the School of Journalism, Media and Culture, Dr Matt Walsh, said: “We are thrilled to see the latest ranking from The Times continues to recognise us as one of the top schools in the UK in our subject area.

“Not only does this highlight our commitment to teaching and research but, along with other recently published rankings, it shows that we are a highly respected institution both nationally and internationally. We know students who choose to study with us will receive a first-class education, giving them the best start to their future careers.”

The Times Good University Guide is published annually. For more information, please visit their website.