2026 news

The School of Arts and Creative Technologies has placed 12th in the Guardian University Guide 2027 for the subject of Media and film studies. The ranking recognises the quality of our courses, and the experiences and opportunities they provide to our students.

The results of the 2026 National Student Survey (NSS) have revealed the strengths of the School of Arts and Creative Technologies for the study of media studies and music.

Two student projects from the School of Arts and Creative Technologies have been recognised at the prestigious Royal Television Society Yorkshire Student Awards this year.

York is ranked 6th in the UK for Drama, Dance and Cinematics in the latest release of the Complete University Guide league tables (2027).

York placed =14th in the UK and in the world top-100 for the study of Performing Arts in the QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026.

Three student projects from the School of Arts and Creative Technologies have been nominated for the 2026 RTS Yorkshire Student Awards.