National Student Survey shows strengths of drama at York

The results of the 2024 National Student Survey have revealed the strengths of the School of Arts and Creative Technologies in ‘Student voice’, ‘Teaching on my course’ and ‘Learning opportunities’.

We placed 1st for ‘Student voice’ in the Russell Group among universities included for drama in the 2024 National Student Survey (NSS), with a score of 81%.

We scored 90% for Q22. ‘To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?’, 87% for Q23. ‘To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?’, and 65% for Q24. ‘How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?’

We placed 3rd for ‘Teaching on my course’ (95%) and ‘Learning opportunities’ (87%) in the Russell Group among universities included for drama in the 2024 National Student Survey (NSS).

For ‘Teaching on my course’, we scored 96% for Q2. ‘How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?’, 96% for Q4. ‘How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?’, 93% for Q1. ‘How good are the teaching staff at explaining things?’, and 90% for Q3. ‘How often is the course intellectually stimulating?’

For ‘Learning opportunities’, we scored 93% for Q7. ‘To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?’, 90% for Q5. ‘To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?’, 84% for Q8. ‘To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?’, 84% for Q9. ‘How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?’, and 81% for Q6. ‘How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?’

Doctor Áine Sheil, Head of the School of Arts and Creative Technologies, said “These excellent NSS results show just how committed our staff are to delivering the best possible teaching, experience and facilities to our students. I am delighted that our students recognise the strength of York’s BA Theatre: Writing, Directing and Performance”.

What is the National Student Survey

The NSS is a nationwide survey of final-year students in higher and further education. They answer questions on a variety of aspects of their university experience, including their department and course. 

Almost 2,800 York students responded to the 2024 survey, helping prospective applicants to compare courses and make informed decisions about where to study. The survey empowers those taking part to shape the future of their course, giving universities honest feedback on what they are doing well and where they can improve.