When exploring university rankings, you're often trying to get a sense of a degree provider’s quality, credibility and how different providers compare. Which would be great if they included all possible degree providers – but not every institution is included in these tables – and that includes Walbrook Institute London.
Walbrook sits outside most ranking systems by design – because of how rankings are built and what they are intended to measure.
This page walks you through everything from how ranking tables are built to why a search for “Walbrook Institute London ranking” won’t bring up a position on a league table – and what actually matters when comparing postgraduate providers.
As we’ve shown above, many league tables draw on undergraduate surveys and datasets. These don’t translate well to:
Postgraduate teaching models
Flexible or modular study
Working professionals returning to education.
Traditional ranking tables are helpful if you’re comparing large, campus-based undergraduate degree providers. But if you’re looking at an online MBA or a flexible postgraduate course that fits around work and life, the picture changes.
If you’re exploring an online pathway so you can study for a postgraduate degree alongside full-time work, flexibility is often the deciding factor.
But rankings rarely consider:
Online learning platform design
Modular pacing
Part-time study routes
Support for remote learners
Digital learning environments
Pay-per-module tuition models
These elements are central to a high-quality online education, but they aren’t captured in traditional UK university ranking tables or any finance university ranking UK lists.
Because of this, online-first and flexible providers are often underrepresented or excluded from ranking tables altogether. Even long-established institutions, such as the Open University, are excluded from most ranking tables.
Not appearing in traditional league tables doesn’t change the status or quality of our degrees. In the UK, credibility is defined by national regulation, academic standards and independent review – and Walbrook meets all of these requirements.
A degree from Walbrook has the same formal status and recognition as a degree from a university. While we’re not a university by name (we’re an institute), we hold Taught Degree Awarding Powers (TDAP), which allow us to design and award our own degrees. These powers are granted after detailed assessment by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) and the Office for Students (OfS), and reviewed regularly to ensure standards remain high.
You can read more about what this means on our Degree Awarding Powers webpage.
Being on the OfS Register means our degrees are officially recognised, our teaching meets national quality expectations, and eligible students can access Postgraduate Master’s Loan funding. This is one of the strongest indicators of trust within UK higher education.
The QAA has reviewed our teaching, assessment and academic governance, confirming we meet the standards expected of UK degree providers.
Our focus is professional progress – and our results reflect that. According to the HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey (2024):
90% of graduates are in paid employment or further study
89% are in high or intermediate skilled roles
We’re 12th in the UK for career outcomes
And we bring 145+ years of experience in career-focused education. These outcomes matter far more to postgraduate learners than any ranking score.
Choosing a degree isn’t about finding the highest-ranked course – especially when rankings mainly reflect research activity and undergraduate teaching. It’s about matching your goal with the right subject, structure and learning environment.
Different providers offer very different experiences. Think about which of these feels right for you:
A structured, in-person experience on campus
A digital-first route you can fit around work
A fast-paced programme or a slower, more flexible schedule
Assessments that feel practical and relevant to your field
Not everyone can drop everything, quit their job, and start a new degree. You’ll want to consider all of the following when choosing a degree, and what would work for you:
Tuition fees and payment flexibility
Eligibility for student loans
Support available during your studies
Opportunities to build confidence, skills or networks
Instead of chasing ranking criteria that don’t align with our purpose, we focus on what makes a real difference to someone studying at master’s level while managing work, life and future plans. We rank 12th in the UK for graduate career outcomes (National Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2024) – a measure that speaks more directly to progression and real-world impact than traditional league tables.
Here’s what matters most to us:
Flexibility by design
Career-first learning
Self-driven and supported study
Competitive tuition for future progress
Learning built for modern, online students
These priorities shape every programme we create – and they’re what our students tell us makes their experience meaningful, manageable and worth the investment.
Below, you can explore each one in more detail.
We focus on flexibility because postgraduate study needs to fit into real lives, not disrupt them.
Flexible study routes: you can study full or part-time, and switch between the two when your situation calls for it.
Multiple ways to start: choose from 12 start dates a year so you don’t have to wait for a single yearly intake and can begin your degree when the time is right for you.
Our programmes are built around real careers, not research rankings – so what you learn connects directly to the roles and industries you’re aiming for.
Courses shaped by industry insight and employer connections: being based in the City of London keeps our teaching aligned with what organisations look for in one of the world's leading economies, helping you build skills that feel relevant, current and useful from the start.
Content available around the clock: our online learners get access to a 24/7 career hub, giving you practical tools, resources and guidance whenever you need them.
Postgraduate learners often juggle study with work, family and life – so we focus on support that feels present without being intrusive.
Clear structure and expectations: you always know what’s coming next, helping you stay confident and avoid feeling overwhelmed.
Support when you need it: help is easy to reach, giving you reassurance that you’re never left to navigate challenges on your own.
Rankings rarely consider financial affordability, clarity or flexibility, yet these factors shape whether postgraduate study feels genuinely achievable.
Clear, competitive tuition: our programmes are some of the most affordable accredited online degrees in the UK, without compromising on academic standards.
Payment routes that work for different circumstances: our transparent, flexible payment options are designed with working learners in mind make study feel more accessible and less of a financial barrier.
Our online degrees are built intentionally for digital learning – not adapted from a traditional campus model.
Purpose-built online learning experience: content, assessments and resources are designed to work smoothly on any device, making it easier to study when and where it suits you without feeling tied to a schedule.
Tools and materials that fit around real life: from on-demand resources to a platform created for clarity and ease, you can learn at your own pace and return to content whenever you need a refresher, helping study feel natural rather than disruptive.
Walbrook sits outside traditional ranking tables because we specialise in something different: helping working professionals study in a way that fits your life, goals and ambitions.
Despite not featuring on ranking tables, our degrees are fully recognised, independently regulated and shaped with industry insight.
If you’re exploring your next step, we’re here to help you make sense of your options. You can speak with one of our enrolment advisors over the phone or request a call by completing the form below. They’re happy to answer any questions you have, whether it’s about rankings, study routes, or choosing the right degree.
Wherever you’re starting from, you can move forward with confidence, and we’ll be here to support you.
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