UK arts universities perform well in rankings

The UK's arts universities have held on to top spots in the QS World University Rankings.

The Royal College of Music was named the best insititution for performing arts study.

For the sixth year since 2016, The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland has been rated in the top 10 for performing arts, placing fifth.  

Conservatoire Chair Nick Kuenssberg said: “Despite the pandemic, yet again the conservatoire has been able to maintain its value set and continues to develop its pedagogy and unique combination of disciplines at the highest level.”

In art and design, the Royal College of Art is first, followed by University of the Arts London.