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Creative Arts at UEL top London rankings

UEL’s creative arts courses have received strong endorsement from students in the latest National Student Survey.

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UEL’s creative arts courses have received strong endorsement from students in the latest National Student Survey.

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22 July 2024

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The University of East London’s (UEL) dance programme has once again been recognised as the top option for students in London, ranking number one across several metrics in the just-released National Student Survey (NSS) 2024.

The survey, widely regarded as the most accurate measure of student satisfaction, saw our courses come out on top in teaching, assessment and feedback, organisation, and management, and more.

BA Dance sits within the University's School of Arts and Creative Industries (ACI), which also achieved stellar results overall as an academic school, ranking first in London for teaching and learning opportunities and improving on its 2023 ratings across every marker measured by the survey. Its BA Fashion Design, BA Film as well as BA Sports Journalism courses also shining particularly bright.

Dean of Arts and Creative Industries Dr Rosemary Stott commented,

These exceptional ratings reflect our long-standing commitment to providing a practical, relevant and supportive creative learning environment, putting the students’ success at the heart of everything we do and valuing the contribution every individual brings to our vibrant community. We are incredibly proud of both our academic staff and our students for their dedication and excellence. 

UEL is a proven leader in arts and creative industries education and these results demonstrate to both current – and prospective – students that studying here means they will get the skills and support to prepare them for successful entry into creative careers.

Spaces to study in some of UEL’s highly-regarded ACI courses – including BA Dance, BA Film, BA Sports Journalism, BA Music Performance and Production, BA Fashion Design and more – are available through Clearing, offering students the opportunity to join this vibrant academic community.

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Other key highlights from the 2024 survey include:

  • Design Studies (including BA Fashion Design, BA Illustration, and BA Graphic Design): Ranked first in London for Student Voice, Freedom of Expression, Students’ Union, and Wellbeing Support.
  • Journalism (including BA Sports Journalism): Ranked first nationwide in Academic Support.
  • Media (including BA Film and BA Media and Communications): Highly ranked across a range of measures, including first in London for Learning Opportunities, Wellbeing Support, and Student Voice.
  • Music (including BA Music Performance and Production and BA Music Technology and Production): Ranked first nationwide in Academic Support.

Nearly 346,000 final-year students in the UK took part in this year’s survey, answering questions on the quality of their courses, as well as the support available to them. Close to 76 per cent of UEL’s students participated in this latest edition – four per cent above the national average. For full results, visit the National Student Survey site.

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For more information about Clearing and the ACI courses with space, visit our Clearing page.

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