Who we are
Established in 1850 and with a deep heritage in education, St Mary’s has a strong reputation for teaching excellence and a student-centred approach.
Today around a third of our offer is dedicated to teacher education, alongisde a growing number of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in subjects such as Sport, Drama, Theology and Business.
Our four core values of inclusiveness, generosity of spirit, respect and excellence guide our interactions within the University and with the broader world.

4,500
Students learning with us
1850
Our founding year
Top 10 for teaching quality
Good University Guide 2022