The University of Sussex Business School has secured an impressive 17th position in the UK for Marketing in the Complete University Guide 2025 ranking, improving on last year’s result and retaining our Top 20 position in the UK.

This achievement reflects the Business School’s commitment to excellence in business education and its impact on the field of marketing.

Professor Michael Beverland, Head of the Department of Strategy and Marketing, said:

“These rankings are testament to the passion and dedication of our staff in providing our students with a rich intellectual experience that helps them go on to achieve their goals. In the past six years we’ve built up a team of top academics in marketing from around the globe. Our staff undertake exceptional research on critical marketing challenges, blend theory and practice in the classroom, and work with our extensive alumni and local business partners to ensure our students are well prepared for whatever workplace challenges they will face across the globe. Our continued Top 20 placing in the Complete University Guide reflects this.”

A further breakdown of the ranking places Marketing 2nd for Continuation, and joint 15th for Graduate prospects – outcomes.

Professor Steven McGuire, Dean of the Business School, added:

“It’s a pleasure to witness our Marketing degrees consistently enhance their standing as among the top-ranked in the country. This ranking underscores the profound influence of our accomplished marketing faculty on the dynamic and innovative classroom environment, where cutting-edge industry insights are seamlessly woven into teaching from day one.”

The Complete University Guide rankings also place Accounting and Finance joint 19th for Graduate prospects – on track.

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Further information: https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/league-tables/rankings/marketing