Best universities for Polymers and textiles (2026)

6 UK universities teaching Polymers and textiles as a full-time degree, ranked on graduate pay, jobs, student satisfaction, students staying on and entry points.

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#	University	Score	Salary 5 yrs on	Working or studying	Satisfied	Typical UCAS
1	Loughborough University Charnwood, East Midlands · TEF Gold	66	£42.5k	95%	83%	152
2	Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance Bexley, London · TEF Silver	54	—	95%	89%	120
3	University of Leeds Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber · TEF Silver	48	£38.5k	88%	78%	128
4	University of Huddersfield Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber · TEF Gold	47	£28k	78%	86%	144
5	Birmingham City University Birmingham, West Midlands · TEF Silver	46	£23k	85%	87%	120
6	York College York, Yorkshire and The Humber · TEF Silver	36	£19k	—	80%	—

How the score works: universities are compared within each subject on salary five years after graduating (27%), the share in work or further study (18%), student satisfaction (18%), students staying on (13.5%), typical UCAS points (13.5%, compared within each nation) and the TEF rating (10%, England). 50 is typical. Figures: Discover Uni (Office for Students, HESA), National Student Survey, Graduate Outcomes, HMRC LEO earnings; full-time first degrees.

Questions

What is the best university for Polymers and textiles?

On our measures Loughborough University ranks first for Polymers and textiles, followed by Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance, University of Leeds, University of Huddersfield. Rankings depend on what matters to you, so compare pay, jobs and satisfaction.

Which university's Polymers and textiles graduates earn the most?

Loughborough University: typical earnings of £42.5k five years after graduating (HMRC tax records).