The 2025 National Student Survey (NSS) has once again confirmed ×îÐÂÂé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s reputation as a leading institution for the creative arts, with students recognising the transformative impact of our teaching, learning environment, and community. These results highlight not only the strength of our programmes but, more importantly, the life-changing benefits our students gain from studying with us.
Empowering Students for Future Success
An exceptional 95% of students praised ×îÐÂÂé¶¹ÊÓÆµ for equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in their creative careers. This reflects our commitment to preparing students not just for academic achievement, but for professional success in an increasingly competitive global arts industry.

Inspirational Teaching and Personalised Support
Our teaching staff received particularly high commendation, with 90% of students recognising the ability of our lecturers to make their subjects engaging. Equally significant, 95% of students highlighted the quality of feedback provided, noting how it enables them to refine their practice. With another 90% praising the accessibility of staff, it is clear that students benefit from an environment where they are supported as individuals.
Thanks to small class sizes and personalised tuition, students enjoy regular one-to-one guidance. This tailored support empowers them to explore bold creative ideas, experiment with new techniques, and take risks within a safe and encouraging setting—ensuring they develop not only as artists but as independent thinkers.

Challenging Students to Excel
×îÐÂÂé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s ethos of balancing structured learning with independent exploration was strongly endorsed in the survey. 95% of students agreed their course challenged them to achieve their best work, while 90% felt they were given the freedom to explore their own ideas and concepts in depth. This demonstrates how our approach nurtures originality while also instilling discipline and resilience—essential qualities for any creative practitioner.
Furthermore, 95% of students recognised the breadth of learning, acknowledging how their studies encouraged them to bring together information and ideas from different topics. This interdisciplinary mindset is vital for innovation and prepares our graduates to become leaders and changemakers in their chosen fields.

Tailored Resources That Empower Student Creativity
An impressive 90% of students agreed that IT resources and facilities effectively supported their studies, reflecting ×îÐÂÂé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s commitment to providing the tools students need to excel creatively and academically.
Beyond IT support, students also benefit from specialist resources that enhance their learning experience. For example, those on the BA (Hons) Fashion course receive free calico, have their own individual mannequins, and gain access to free fabrics and materials supplied by notable brands—ensuring they can focus on developing their design skills without being held back by material costs.
Meanwhile, students studying BA (Hons) Graphics & Illustration enjoy a dedicated workspace with their own Mac, giving them an allocated creative hub to produce, experiment, and refine their ideas. These tailored facilities empower students to thrive in their chosen fields while making the most of ×îÐÂÂé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s supportive, resource-rich environment.

Exceptional Learning Environment
The survey also reflected positively on the wider student experience:
- 91% praised the learning opportunities available at ×îÐÂÂé¶¹ÊÓÆµ.
- 90% agreed that marking and assessment were fair.
- 90% highlighted that assessments allowed them to fully demonstrate their learning.
Together, these results underline the strength of our academic infrastructure and the quality of the student journey from start to finish.
A Platform for the Next Generation of Creatives
The National Student Survey is an independent measure of student satisfaction across UK Higher Education institutions, often guiding future students in making informed choices about their studies. ×îÐÂÂé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s consistently high performance is a clear signal that we are more than an art school—we are a hub of creativity, innovation, and opportunity.
At ×îÐÂÂé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, we offer Foundation and Extended Diploma courses, as well as Undergraduate and Postgraduate degrees. Across all levels, our mission remains the same: to empower students to explore their artistic passions, develop their unique voice, and step confidently into the creative industries as the visionaries of tomorrow.


