National Student Survey shows strengths of music at York

We placed 3rd in the UK and 1st in the Russell Group for ‘Academic support’ among universities included for music in the 2024 National Student Survey (NSS). 

For ‘Academic support’, we scored 100% for Q15. ‘How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?’ and 96% for Q16. ‘How well have teaching staff supported your learning?’

We placed 2nd for ‘Student voice’ (85%) and 3rd for ‘Assessment and feedback’ (84%) in the Russell Group among universities included for music in the 2024 National Student Survey (NSS).

For ‘Student voice’ we scored 93% for Q22. ‘To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?’, 90% for Q23. ‘To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?’, and 71% for Q24. ‘How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?’

For ‘Assessment and feedback’ we scored 93% for Q11. ‘How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?’, 87% for Q13. ‘How often have you received assessment feedback on time?’, 81% for Q12. ‘How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?’, 78% for Q10. ‘How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?’, and 78% for Q14. ‘How often does feedback help you to improve your work?’

We also scored highly for ‘Learning resources’ in the Russell Group among universities included for music in the 2024 National Student Survey (NSS), with a score of 92%.

We scored 96% for Q20. ‘How well have the library resources (e.g. books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?’, 93% for Q21. ‘How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g. equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?’, and 83% for Q19. ‘How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?’

Doctor Áine Sheil, Head of the School of Arts and Creative Technologies, said “These outstanding NSS results show just how committed our staff are to delivering the best possible teaching to our students. I am delighted that our students recognise the excellence of our teaching, support and facilities”.

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.