Universities Awarded TEF Bronze

Universities awarded Bronze in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), the UK government’s official assessment of teaching quality. TEF Bronze recognises institutions providing sound teaching and student outcomes that meet the rigorous baseline requirements for UK higher education.

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University Name	Location	Tef Overall Rating	TEF Student Outcomes	TEF Student Experience
Birkbeck, University of London	London	Bronze	Bronze	Bronze
Brunel University of London	London	Bronze	Bronze	Bronze
Goldsmiths, University of London	London	Bronze	Bronze	Requires Improvement
Health Sciences University	South West	Bronze	Silver	Bronze
Leeds Beckett University	Yorkshire and the Humber	Bronze	Bronze	Silver
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music And Dance Ltd	London	Bronze	Silver	Bronze
University of Bedfordshire	East of England	Bronze	Bronze	Silver
University of the Arts London	London	Bronze	Silver	Bronze
University of Wolverhampton	West Midlands	Bronze	Bronze	Bronze

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Last Updated: January 2025 | Our Data Sources: TEF, NSS, REF 2021

TEF Bronze: What It Means for You

Pros

Recognised UK degree from an institution meeting national teaching quality standards.
Potential for strong performance in certain subject areas, even if the overall TEF rating is Bronze.
Opportunities to benefit from unique strengths such as specialist facilities, strong local partnerships, or niche course offerings.

Things to Consider

TEF is a broad measure, explore the rating for your specific subject to get a clearer picture.
Visit open days, talk to current students, and review course details to see if it’s the right fit for your goals.
Location, campus life, and industry links can be just as important as the overall TEF rating in your decision.

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