Film Production & Photography at York ranks 8th in Guardian University Guide 2025

The School of Arts and Creative Technologies has placed 8th in the Guardian University Guide 2025 for the subject of Film Production & Photography. The ranking recognises the quality of our courses, and the experiences and opportunities they provide to our students.

Our Head of School Dr Áine Sheil said: “I am delighted that the quality of our Film & TV teaching has been recognised in this league table, as well as in others. This result is testament to the commitment of our staff to the student experience, our outstanding facilities and our excellent employability record”.

The Guardian University Guide is published annually to help students choose a university course. It ranks UK universities by undergraduate degree subjects in metrics such as student satisfaction, continuation, spend per student and graduate outcomes.

York’s overall position

York ranked in the UK top 10 in four subject areas assessed by the guide.

Department of Health Sciences

• =5th in Children’s Nursing
• 8th in Mental Health Nursing

Hull York Medical School

• 5th in Medicine

School of Arts and Creative Technologies

• 8th in Film Production and Photography

A further nine subjects ranked in the top 20.