UNDERGRADUATE Prospectus 2022
WE ARE THE UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS
We are York St John University THE
where you feel at home, in a place where you can be yourself. where we will inspire, challenge and surprise you. where we get to know you as an individual. where you have the freedom to develop your talent.
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We are proud of our friendly community,
outstanding courses and supportive staff. We care about you, your passions and your ambitions.
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I think the highlight of being here is the feeling of community and inspiration. I always feel encouraged to do bigger and bolder things and this university has become a big part of my personal identity. To me, this place really is a home away from home.
It is this, and so much more, that makes us
The One
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CONTENTS
Explore everything we offer and find the right course for you. 6
Open Days
8 Why York St John University
32 Support
10 Graduation
36 Returning to learning
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38 Course directory
Career support
14 York
47 What to do next
18 Our campus
50 Our location
22 Living in York
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24 Sustainability
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30 Students’ Union
UCAS Tariff table
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FIND OUT WHAT MAKES US
SPECIAL
The best way to get to know us is to meet us. Hopefully we will be able to see you in person from spring 2021 onwards. Until then we are hosting lots of exciting events for you online.
These events are a great opportunity to hear from the people who will support and inspire you as you study. You can: • Explore our accommodation sites, our specialist facilities and our beautiful campus through virtual tours • Find out more about our courses from the academic staff who teach them
• Hear from specialist teams such as Admissions, Student Funding and Careers • Chat to our friendly staff and students to learn everything there is to know about life at York St John University.
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WHY
A PERSONALISED
LEARNING EXPERIENCE
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As a compact university with a cosy campus, we can offer you a tailored experience with small class sizes. Our staff go the extra mile, which is why our student satisfaction results are in the top 25% of universities in England. We are also in the top 5 for assessment and feedback, and the top 15 for academic support. With friendly faces and an inclusive learning environment, you will soon feel at home.
85%
York St John University scored
for overall student satisfaction. (National Student Survey 2020)
Choose a course you’ll love We offer over 100 undergraduate courses and will help you find the one that suits your interests and ambitions. We also offer foundation years, which can help to prepare you for degree level study.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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At York St John University you can make a difference. Our courses engage you in contemporary issues and involve you in impactful research. Our Institute for Social Justice works with people, partners and communities to address the inequalities facing society today.
Create the future you want Our dedicated Careers Team is here to create a career path tailored to you. We will support you throughout your degree and after you graduate. Our links with employers, regionally and nationally, can give you valuable work experience and connections. Most of our courses offer work placements, helping you to prepare for your next steps.
Be part of a great city York and its surrounding areas are known for outstanding beauty. Our growing city centre campus has a strong community feel, offers fantastic facilities and is the focus of significant investment. The city is rich in history, heritage and culture. Studying in York is sure to inspire you.
Part of the community • We are proud of our Converge programme. Through this scheme our students gain experience and give back to the community by delivering creative courses for mental health service users. • Our Counselling and Mental Health Centre offers high quality and affordable counselling and mental health services to the wider community in York.
• Our Law Clinic offers advice and assistance to people and small businesses who are unable to pay for legal fees. • YSJ Active, which delivers sport and fitness services for the university, works with various groups in the local community. This includes people who have learning disabilities, are suffering from dementia or are recovering from a stroke. Our sport students can get involved in these initiatives. 9
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Graduation is an unforgettable day dedicated to you and your achievements. It’s a time to look back on the successes, friendships, challenges and experiences that make up your degree and be proud of how far you have come. When you graduate from York St John University you get to celebrate this moment in York’s most iconic building – York Minster. Soak up the atmosphere and share the moment with friends, family and staff who have supported you along the way. This is your day.
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THE ONE THAT SHARES YOUR AMBITION
Can’t wait for your career to take off? We are your LaunchPad LaunchPad is the home of all your career, placements and study abroad support. We will help you gain experience and the confidence to succeed.
We provide:
We are here to help you with your next steps. Whether you have a career in mind or you are still exploring your options, we offer initiatives to meet your needs and support you every step of the way.
• Employer events
To find out more, visit: yorksj.ac.uk/careers
• Career support tailored to your ambitions through one-to-one appointments • LinkedIn and CV sessions • Support for professional placements within your course • Support arranging study abroad and international opportunities • Work experience and volunteering opportunities.
For the entrepreneurs If you aspire to run your own business, we can help to get you there. Our Grad2Director and Grad2Freelancer initiatives offer one-to-one coaching, online development and start-up funding. We have already helped many of our recent graduates launch their own businesses.
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95% of York St John University students were in work or further study 15 months after graduating. (Experimental Graduate Outcomes Data, 2018)
Careers advisors have been incredibly insightful and proactive in helping me network for future opportunities (both work and study). Charles | International Business Management
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The best thing about being a student in York? Your beautiful city centre campus is right in the beating heart of it.
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YORK is such a
GREAT
HOMELY CITY campus is right in the middle of it. Ben | Biomedical Science
To find out more about where to go and what to see, take a look at our York Guide. yorksj.ac.uk/york
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With a diverse food scene, a thriving night life and streets full of quirky independent shops, it’s no wonder York is such a popular place to visit and to call home. We are proud to be part of the history and community of this fantastic city. As attractions, shops and festivals start opening up again, we look forward to enjoying everything York has to offer. We know the city will bounce back stronger and more vibrant than ever before. As a student at York St John University you will be part of York’s story and its bright future.
Explore York’s Roman, Viking and Medieval past and walk the city walls. Discover why York is a cultural and culinary hub. Find your new local in one of the many pubs – there is said to be one for every day of the year! With easy access to rolling countryside, bustling beach towns and cities like Leeds and Manchester, we are well connected for weekend adventures.
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OUR CAMPUS
York St John University stood out to me from the moment I arrived. The beautiful old part of campus is eye catching and the atmosphere when walking around the university is something else. Everything is so cosy, welcoming and homely.
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THE ONE FOR CREATORS AND INNOVATORS
Our campus is a place where modern buildings meet Victorian architecture. A place to study in innovative specialist learning spaces. A place to unwind in award winning gardens.
Creative Centre Our new Creative Centre will open later in 2021. This is a space for you to cultivate your creativity and bring your ideas to life. 20
It will include: • 200+ seat theatre • Critical listening and recital rooms • Specialist music and media studios • Editing suites • Computer science laboratories • Flexible working and collaboration spaces.
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Sports campus Just over a mile from our main site you will find our sports campus. With an indoor sports centre and 57 acres of outside space, it’s a unique facility that sets us apart.
Our indoor facilities include:
Outdoors, we also have:
• Sports hall
• 3 3G pitches for football and rugby
• 3 tennis courts
• 3 floodlit tennis courts
• Strength and conditioning suite
• 3 grass football pitches
• Human performance laboratory
• 2 grass rugby pitches
• Sports therapy room
• 2 floodlit netball courts • A sprint track.
• Café and social spaces.
London campus We are an ambitious institution, always looking ahead to the future and staying at the forefront of what is new in education. Our London campus gives us a base in the heart of the capital’s creative business area. London is only 2 hours away from York by train and our campus
is 2 stops away from King’s Cross on the Underground. This keeps us closely connected to the exciting and fast paced city. While we only offer postgraduate degrees in London, the new connections and opportunities we explore through our campus can benefit all of our students. 21
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All of our accommodation sites are within a mile of campus and close to the city centre. Perfect for a relaxed morning before your 9:00am lecture or a short taxi ride from town. York is a safe and friendly city. For added peace of mind we offer 24 hour security support on our accommodation sites. We have rooms to suit a variety of budgets and a mix of studio, ensuite and shared bathroom options. All of our sites are self-catered. Find out more about your new home and how to apply: yorksj.ac.uk/accommodation
We guarantee accommodation in university managed sites for all of our first year students. (Providing our application deadlines are met)
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In my accommodation I made lots of new friends quickly. We were all on different courses too so there was a variety of people. I made such good friends in my first year that I lived with some of the people that I met in halls for my second and third years. Hannah | Media 23
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The One that stands for change Sustainability is as important to us as it is to you.
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Through various projects we expect to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by more than 80% by 2030. As an eco-conscious university, we care about sustainability. Many of our courses offer modules focused on sustainability and the environment. You can also get involved with the Environmental Society and the Green Ambassador programme through the Students' Union (see page 30). We are installing additional sustainable energy systems on our sites. This includes solar panels and heat pumps at our St John Central accommodation site. We will also be powering the floodlights at our sports facilities using solar energy that is stored in recycled car batteries. 24
1000 We have planted more than 1,000 trees on our sites in the past few years.
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Energy We were the first university in the UK to purchase the majority of our electricity direct from renewable energy generators. Other ways we are improving include: • Ensuring most of our vehicles are electric • Updating heating systems to reduce energy consumption • Introducing LED lighting and triple glazing to all buildings.
Biodiversity We are proud to have a biodiverse campus. We have introduced tansy plants to support the endangered tansy beetle. These are only found around the River Ouse, which flows through York. Our campus also includes: • Habitats for hedgehogs • Bird boxes for kestrels and peregrine falcons • A wildlife pond • Beehives • Community allotments.
Waste management Sustainability does not stop at energy efficiency. • None of our waste has gone to landfill since 2016. The small amount that cannot be recycled is used to generate energy. • All of the green waste from our campus is recycled through composting • Our food waste is used to generate biogas for energy and low carbon fertiliser. 25
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University is about more than your degree. It’s a time for experiences, independence and self discovery. Coming to university means meeting people from all walks of life and from all over the world. It’s not just the content of your course that will challenge your assumptions and broaden your horizons – the friends you make as you study will enrich your life and help you to grow.
University has let me find friends for life. I always was very introverted but being at York St John has really made me a happier and better person. Luke | History 29
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ONE AMAZING STUDENTS’ UNION Our students love the sense of community they feel on campus. The Students’ Union (SU) is at the heart of this community. It’s a place where you can embrace all that student life has to offer. Join a sports team, take up a new hobby, campaign for causes you care about and have a say in how the university is run. 30
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Have your voice heard The SU is the collective voice of our students. Every year you can vote for the Students’ Union Presidents who will represent you. You can come to them for advice or support on academic issues. They can also connect you with university services and external specialist services. The SU building includes a bar and coffee shop and throughout the year hosts everything from quiz nights to karaoke. The Students’ Union is a registered charity and all income raised is reinvested in activities, services and support for you. They are here to provide you with the best possible student experience.
The One where you are part of something Join one of our sports teams, from football and netball to ultimate frisbee, and cheer on your friends in our annual varsity competition. Many of our sports teams compete at British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) level. Share your love of pop culture with the Geek Society, put on a show with the Musical Production Society or do your bit for the planet with the Environmental Society. There are over 60 clubs and societies to join, and if you don’t find something for you, all it takes to start a new one is a few like minded people and the drive to make it happen. 31
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THE ONE that’s here for you every step of the way Every journey to university is different. We know that the Covid-19 pandemic has made everything feel more complicated and added extra stress to everyone's life, especially students and young people. We are here to try and reduce the impact and stress this might have on your journey to higher education.
No matter what support you need to make the most of your university experience, we are here for you.
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With the current circumstances, I am astounded by the support that the staff have given the students in aiding us in our studies. The amount of effort put into online learning has really been appreciated. Connor | Biomedical Science
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Wellbeing support
Study Development
We have an experienced team of Wellbeing staff who can offer you confidential support and advice for various concerns or difficulties. From helping you with practical everyday matters, through to talking about your mental wellbeing with a counsellor or mental health practitioner, we are here to listen. The team can offer support in person, over the phone or on a video call. We also offer weekly Mindfulness sessions, which are open to all students.
The Study Development Team can help you improve your study strategies, reflect on your planning processes and develop your academic writing skills. We can work with you at any stage of an assignment, from receiving a brief to final proof reading. The services we provide include: • Online tutorials and workshops with our specialist teams • Self-help resources to help you improve your study skills • Study for Success group workshops • Up to 6 individual tutorial sessions per academic year.
Medical Centre York St John University has a health centre on campus which is part of York Medical Group. Doctors surgeries are held regularly and a practice nurse holds a daily clinic covering a range of services. www.yorkstudenthealthcentre.co.uk
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SUPPORT FOR OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY We provide one-to-one support for a range of different circumstances. We can arrange regular meetings to discuss your individual situation and signpost you to relevant services. We provide extra support and success programmes for groups including: • Asylum seeking students • Black, Asian and minority ethnic students • Care leavers • Commuting students
Disability advice If you have a disability or long term condition, the Disability Advice Team is here to help you access university services, live independently and make the most of student life. We can offer advice if you have previously had adjustments made for you in examinations, or experienced any barriers to learning. Specialist tutoring and mentoring is available to support students receiving the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA).
• Gypsy, Roma and Traveller students
Faith support
• Mature students (see page 36)
All faiths and belief systems are recognised and respected at York St John University. We are proud to offer multiple spaces around the campus which are used for worship, meditation or reflection. The campus has a chapel, Muslim prayer room, quiet space and peace garden. We celebrate a variety of religious festivals on campus, and the Chaplaincy Team includes Faith Advisors who between them represent most of the major world religions. They are here to support and encourage you, engage in dialogue and promote understanding.
• Student carers and parents • Students who are estranged from their families • Trans students. Find out more at: yorksj.ac.uk/studentservices
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When I was choosing where to come to university, it was important to me to find somewhere with a good student support system. I also wanted to join a smaller course with academic staff who know students on a personal basis. York St John offered me both of these things. When I visited I knew it was the place for me. It was in a beautiful, friendly city and both the staff and students all looked happy to be there. Amber | Biomedical Science
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RETURNING TO LEARNING By choosing to study later in your career you are making a decision to take on a new challenge and change your life. It’s never too late to change your career, embrace new ideas and reach your full potential. We share your ambition and will do everything we can to help make it happen. While plenty of applicants come to us straight from school or college, many have spent some time in the world of work, gaining valuable skills and knowledge. Around 15% of our student population are mature learners. This diversity of experience is a great asset to our university. There is no need to worry if it is a long time since you have studied, or you feel your academic skills need some improvement. Comprehensive support is available to help you build your confidence so that you feel prepared to take on this new challenge.
When I lost my husband to cancer a few years ago I thought ‘life is short’ and I wanted to pursue a lifelong interest. I am finding it challenging but rewarding studying at 53 years of age. Classroom dynamics are friendly and accepting and I feel very much part of my group. I have been active in the Students’ Union, particularly in forming our Mature Students’ Society. Tracy | Fine Art
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How we support you We take various factors into consideration when deciding on the offers we make to applicants. Being a mature student is one of these factors. Our mature entry offer scheme takes into account professional experience, as well as traditional qualifications, and could help you find a place with us. We also support you through our flexible approach to learning. Part time options are available on most of our courses, meaning you can fit study around work, family or other commitments. We offer a tailored induction day for mature learners so that you can meet others who are in the same position as you and get to know the support services available.
You will also have a dedicated contact to signpost you to any extra support you may need and there are events throughout the year for mature students. Our Students’ Union includes a Postgraduate and Mature Students Officer who helps to ensure that your needs are being met. There is also a Mature Students’ Society you can get involved with. Before you apply you are welcome to attend a Mature Learners Information Session. These are a chance to have your questions answered in a relaxed and friendly setting. Find out when these sessions are running and book your place at: yorksj.ac.uk/maturelearners
Access Diplomas If you do not have the qualifications we usually ask for, the next step may be to study for an Access to Higher Education Diploma. Many Further Education Colleges offer this option on a part time basis. The diploma is designed to fit around other commitments, and is aimed at adults looking to return to education. To find an access course near you visit: www.accesstohe.ac.uk
We are proud to be in the
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OUR COURSES We offer exciting undergraduate courses in more than 30 subject areas. No matter where your interests lie and what drives your ambition, we know that you will find The One.
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Take a look through the course directory on the following pages, then head to our online course pages to find out more. This is where you can get all the details on the modules you will study, discover the highlights of the course and hear from the staff and students who know it best. Get all the most up-to-date and detailed course information at: yorksj.ac.uk/courses
See page 51 to check how many UCAS Tariff points your qualifications hold.
YORKSJ.AC.UK Course title
UCAS Code
Tariff points
Course length (years)
Foundation year available
Optional placement year
W410
104
3
X
Website link
The School of the Arts Acting, Dance and Theatre Acting BA (Hons)
yorksj.ac.uk/W410
Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language. Successful applicants will be asked to attend an audition. Drama and Dance BA (Hons)
W4W5
104
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/W4W5
Drama and Theatre BA (Hons)
W400
104
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/W400
Drama: Education and Community BA (Hons)
W4T6
104
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/W4T6
Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language.
Art, Illustration and Photography Fine Art BA (Hons)
WWC2
104
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/WWC2
Illustration BA (Hons)
W2W3
104
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/W2W3
Photography BA (Hons)
W64W
104
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/W64W
Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language. Successful applicants will be asked to attend a Portfolio Day.
Film and TV Production and Journalism Film and Television Production BA (Hons)
P3Q4
104
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/P3Q4
X
yorksj.ac.uk/P3L2
Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language. Journalism BA (Hons)
P3L2
104
3
Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language. Successful applicants will be asked to attend a Portfolio Day. Media Production BA (Hons)
P3P3
104
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/P3P3
Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language.
Music Music BA (Hons)
W300
104
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/W300
Music: Community Music BA (Hons)
W3Z4
104
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/W3Z4
Music: Composition BA (Hons)
W3R5
104
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/W3R5
Music: Performance BA (Hons)
W3P8
104
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/W3P8
Musical Theatre BA (Hons)
W3MT
104
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/W3MT
Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language.
Music Production Digital Music BA (Hons)
J933
104
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/J933
Independent Music Production BA (Hons)
J932
104
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/J932
Music Production BA (Hons)
J930
104
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/J930
Music Production and Creative Business BA (Hons)
J931
104
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/J931
Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language.
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Tariff points
Course length (years)
Foundation year available
Optional placement year
Furniture Design BA (Hons)
W2S9
104
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/W2S9
Interior Design BA (Hons)
W250
104
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/W250
Product Design BA (Hons)
W200
104
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/W200
Course title
Website link
The School of the Arts Product and Interior Design
Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language. Successful applicants will be asked to attend a Portfolio Day.
Visual Design Animation BA (Hons)
WW65
104
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/WW65
Games Design BA (Hons)
620I
104
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/62OI
Graphic Design BA (Hons)
W210
104
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/W210
Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language. Successful applicants will be asked to attend a Portfolio Day.
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UCAS Code
Tariff points
Course length (years)
Foundation year available
Optional placement year
Website link
The School of Education, Language and Psychology British Sign Language British Sign Language, Deaf Studies and Linguistics BA (Hons)
Q1L9
104
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/Q1L9
Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language.
Children, Young People and Education Children, Young People and Society BA (Hons)
L541
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/L541
Early Years Education and Care (with Graduate Practitioner Competencies) BA (Hons)
2M8L
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/2M8L
Education and Inclusion BA (Hons)
X302
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/X302
X
X
yorksj.ac.uk/BX91
Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language.
Counselling Counselling and Mental Health BA (Hons)
BX91
104
3
Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language.
English Language and Linguistics English Language and Linguistics BA (Hons)
Q101
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/Q101
English Language, Linguistics and TESOL BA (Hons)
QX31
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/QX31
Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language.
Initial Teacher Education Primary Education 3-7 BA (Hons)
X310
120
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/X310
Primary Education 5-11 BA (Hons)
X320
120
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/X320
Further entry requirements: 5 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language, Maths and Science. DBS and medical check. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview.
Japanese and Korean Japanese, Intercultural Communication and Linguistics BA (Hons)
T2X5
104
4
X
X
yorksj.ac.uk/T2X5
Japanese, TESOL and Linguistics BA (Hons)
T2X3
104
4
X
X
yorksj.ac.uk/T2X3
Korean, Intercultural Communication and Linguistics BA (Hons)
TTX3
104
4
X
X
yorksj.ac.uk/TTX3
Korean, TESOL and Linguistics BA (Hons)
TTX1
104
4
X
X
yorksj.ac.uk/TTX1
Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language. Compulsory study abroad year.
Psychology Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons)*
C820
120
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/C820
Psychology BSc (Hons)
C800
120
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/C800
Psychology with Child Development BSc (Hons)
C810
120
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/C810
Psychology with Counselling BSc (Hons)
C8B9
120
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/C8B9
Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language and Maths. *Subject to final approval
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UCAS Code
Tariff points
Course length (years)
Foundation year available
Optional placement year
Website link
The School of Humanities Creative Writing Creative Writing BA (Hons)
3S3S
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/3S3S
Creative Writing and English Literature BA (Hons)
WQ8H
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/WQ8H
Creative Writing and Media BA (Hons)
WP83
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/WP83
Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language.
English Literature Creative Writing and English Literature BA (Hons)
WQ8H
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/WQ8H
English Literature BA (Hons)
Q300
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/Q300
English Literature and Film Studies BA (Hons)
QP3H
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/QP3H
English Literature and History BA (Hons)
QV31
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/QV31
English Literature and Religion BA (Hons)
Q400
104
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/Q400
Media and English Literature BA (Hons)
PQH3
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/PQH3
Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language.
Film and Media Studies American Studies and Film Studies BA (Hons)
TP7H
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/TP7H
Creative Writing and Media BA (Hons)
WP83
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/WP83
English Literature and Film Studies BA (Hons)
QP3H
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/QP3H
Film Studies BA (Hons)
P303
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/P303
Film Studies and Media BA (Hons)
P391
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/P391
Media and Communication BA (Hons)
P305
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/P305
Media and English Literature BA (Hons)
PQH3
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/PQH3
Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language.
Geography Environmental Geography BSc (Hons)
FF81
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/FF81
Geography BSc (Hons)
FF84
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/FF84
Human Geography BA (Hons)
8B12
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/8B12
Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language and Maths.
History, War and American Studies American Studies and Film Studies BA (Hons)
TP7H
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/TP7H
History BA (Hons)
V100
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/V100
History and American Studies BA (Hons)
VT17
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/VT17
History and Religion BA (Hons)
V200
104
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/V200
War Studies and History BA (Hons)
L2K4
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/L2K4
Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language.
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UCAS Code
Tariff points
Course length (years)
Foundation year available
Optional placement year
Website link
The School of Humanities Politics and International Relations International Relations BA (Hons)
L210
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/L210
International Relations and History BA (Hons)
L230
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/L230
International Relations and War Studies BA (Hons)
L240
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/L240
Politics BA (Hons)
L200
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/L200
Politics and Economics BA (Hons)
L1N7
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/L1N7
Politics and History BA (Hons)
L2V1
104
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/L2V1
Politics and International Relations BA (Hons)
L220
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/L220
Politics and War Studies BA (Hons)
L2L2
104
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/L2L2
Politics, Philosophy and Economics BA (Hons)
L1N9
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/L1N9
Politics, Philosophy and Ethics BA (Hons)
L2V5
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/L2V5
Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language.
Religion, Theology and Philosophy English Literature and Religion BA (Hons)
Q400
104
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/Q400
History and Religion BA (Hons)
V200
104
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/V200
Religion and Theology BA (Hons)
V600
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/V600
Religion, Philosophy and Ethics BA (Hons)
VV65
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/VV65
Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language.
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UCAS Code
Tariff points
Course length (years)
Foundation year available
Optional placement year
Website link
The School of Science, Technology and Health Biosciences Applied Biosciences (Bioinformatics) BSc (Hons)
7Y67
104
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/7Y67
Applied Biosciences (Cancer Biology) BSc (Hons)
7Y69
104
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/7Y69
Applied Biosciences (Medical Biochemistry) BSc (Hons)
7Y68
104
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/7Y68
Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
7Y63
104
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/7Y63
Further entry requirements: 104 points from a Biology based BTEC or BCC including a grade B or above in Biology, plus 4 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above in English Language, Maths and Double Science (or equivalent).
Computer Science Computer Science BSc (Hons)
I100
104
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/I100
Cyber Security BSc (Hons)*
I103
104
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/I103
Games Development BSc (Hons)
II62
104
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/II62
Software Engineering BSc (Hons)
II10
104
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/II10
Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language and Maths.
Nursing Nursing (Adult) BSc (Hons)*
B740
104
3
X
X
yorksj.ac.uk/B740
Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons)*
B762
104
3
X
X
yorksj.ac.uk/B762
Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at grade C/4 (or equivalent) including English Language, Maths and Science.
Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)
B930
120
3
X
X
yorksj.ac.uk/B930
Further entry requirements: 120 UCAS points from BBB or DMM, 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C (or equivalent) including English Language, Maths and Science. Shortlisted applicants will need to attend an interview. Successful applicants will require a satisfactory medical and DBS check.
Physiotherapy Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
B160
128
3
X
X
yorksj.ac.uk/B160
Further entry requirements: ABB from A2 subjects to include Grade B or above in Biology or PE (but excluding General Studies) or other Biology equivalence listed on website. 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) including English Language, Maths and Science. Shortlisted applicants will need to attend an interview.
Sport Physical Education and Sports Coaching BA (Hons)
C6C2
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/C6C2
Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language. Applicants will be required to complete a DBS check. Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
C6C6
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/C6C6
Sport and Exercise Therapy BSc (Hons)
C6C3
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/C6C3
Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at grade C/4 (or equivalent) including English Language and Maths.
*Subject to final approval
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Tariff points
Course length (years)
Foundation year available
Optional placement year
Accounting and Finance BA (Hons)
N1N2
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/N1N2
Economics BSc (Hons)
L2N6
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/L2N6
yorksj.ac.uk/L2N4
yorksj.ac.uk/L2N2
Course title
Website link
York Business School Accounting, Economics and Finance
Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language and Maths. Economics and Business BA (Hons)
L2N4
104
3
Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language. Economics and Finance BSc (Hons)
L2N2
104
3
Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language and Maths. Economics and Geography BA (Hons)
L1N5
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/L1N5
Financial and Investment Management BSc (Hons)
N114
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/N114
Politics and Economics BA (Hons)
L1N7
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/L1N7
Politics, Philosophy and Economics BA (Hons)
L1N9
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/L1N9
Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language.
Business Management Business Management BA (Hons)
N202
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/N202
Human Resource Management BA (Hons)
N112
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/N112
International Business BA (Hons)
N125
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/N125
Management and Entrepreneurship BA (Hons)
N113
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/N113
Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language.
Law and Policing Law LLB (Hons)
M100
104
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/M100
Professional Policing BA (Hons)
L4L9
104
3
X
yorksj.ac.uk/L4L9
Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language.
Marketing and Data Analytics Digital Marketing and Data Analytics BSc (Hons)
N111
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/N111
Fashion Marketing BA (Hons)
N116
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/N116
Marketing BA (Hons)
N115
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/N115
Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language.
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Tariff points
Course length (years)
Foundation year available
Optional placement year
Criminology BA (Hons)
L6L1
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/L6L1
Criminology with Police Studies BA (Hons)
L3N2
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/L3N2
Sociology BA (Hons)
8K9S
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/8K9S
Sociology with Criminology BA (Hons)
LL33
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/LL33
Course title
Website link
York Business School Sociology and Criminology
Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language.
Sports and Leisure Management Events and Experience Management BA (Hons)
N801
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/N801
Football Business Management BA (Hons)
N891
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/N891
International Tourism and Hospitality Management BA (Hons)
N8N2
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/N8N2
Sports Business Management BA (Hons)
N889
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/N889
Tourism and Destination Management BA (Hons)
N800
104
3
yorksj.ac.uk/N800
Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language.
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Think that York St John could be The One for you? Here’s what to do next. Find out more about your course
Apply for your loans
You can find detailed, up-to-date information about each of our courses on our website. This includes module options, as well as details about how you will be assessed and how the course will be delivered. yorksj.ac.uk/courses
To guarantee having the funds you need in place for the start of the academic year, you will need to apply for funding through your student finance provider before May 2022. Find out more about fees and funding at: yorksj.ac.uk/funding
Meet us We would love to welcome you to campus when it is safe to do so. In the meantime, you can get to know us through our online events. Find out more about what these events involve on page 6. yorksj.ac.uk/opendays
Make your application Applications for 2022 entry open in September 2021. You can apply via the UCAS website using our UCAS code Y75. You can choose up to 5 options and have until 15 January 2022 to do this.
Make your decision In the spring before you are due to come to university we will invite you to visit us again on a Decision Day. This is a chance to visit our campus and get a more in depth taster of your course. You will be invited to attend if we make you a conditional or unconditional offer. yorksj.ac.uk/decisiondays
Find your new home If you are moving away from home to study with us, then choosing where to live is an important decision. We guarantee all of our first year undergraduate students a place in university accommodation, providing our deadlines are met. You will be able to submit your preferences from February 2022 to July 2022. Find out more at: yorksj.ac.uk/accommodation
Get your results August 2022 is when all of your hard work pays off. Celebrate your achievements, confirm your place with us and look forward to university life. If you didn’t get what you hoped for, we may still be able to find you a place through Clearing. yorksj.ac.uk/clearing
September 2022 Arrive at York St John University and start your degree! The Students’ Union organise a Welcome Week full of activities to help you settle into university life. 47
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G
Access Diplomas 37 Accommodation 22 Accounting, Economics and Finance 45 Acting, Dance and Theatre 39 Applications 47 Art, Illustration and Photography 39 Arts, The School of the 39
Geography Graduation
B Biosciences British Sign Language Business Management
44 41 45
C Campus Career, Placements and Study Abroad Children, Young People and Education Computer Science Counselling Creative Writing
18 12 41 44 41 42
E Education, Language and Psychology, The School of 41 English Language and Linguistics 41 English Literature 42
F Facilities Fees and Funding Film and Media Studies Film and TV Production and Journalism Find us
P 42 10
H History, War and American Studies 42 How to Apply 47 Humanities, The School of 42
I Initial Teacher Education
41
41
L LaunchPad Law and Policing London Campus
12 45 21
M Map Marketing and Data Analytics Mature Students Music Music Production
39 50
Nursing
Religion, Theology and Philosophy 43
Science, Technology and Health, The School of Sociology and Criminology Sport Sports and Leisure Management Sports campus Sports teams and societies Students’ Union (SU) Support Sustainability
44 46 44 46 21 31 30 32 24
U 51
V Visit us Visual Design
07 40
Y 44
O Occupational Therapy Open Days
R
UCAS Tariff 50 45 36 39 39
N 20 47 42
44 43 40 41
S
J Japanese and Korean
Physiotherapy Politics and International Relations Product and Interior Design Psychology
York York Business School
14 45
44 07
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THE ONE in a great location York is at the centre of the UK and is easily reached by road, rail and air travel. Travelling times to York By rail from Leeds Newcastle Manchester London Birmingham Edinburgh
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By road from Leeds Newcastle Manchester London Birmingham Edinburgh
40 mins 1 hour 50 mins 1 hour 30 mins 4 hours 10 mins 2 hours 30 mins 3 hours
Glasgow Edinburgh Newcastle Belfast
The information in this prospectus is intended for those applying for 2022 entry and was correct at the time of publication. For the most up-to-date information, please visit our website:
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Manchester Birmingham
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UCAS TARIFF TABLE We consider a broad range of qualifications for entry to our degree courses. If you are unable to find your qualification below, you can check how many UCAS points your qualifications hold using the Tariff calculator on the UCAS website. www.ucas.com A LEVEL EPQ
A Level
AS Level
Extended Diploma 168
D*D*D*
160
D*D*D
152
D*DD
144
DDD
128
DDM
A*A*
112
DMM
A*A
104
AA
96
AB
88
BB
80 72 64
A*
CD
56
A
DD
48
B
DE EE
E
AA
40
AB
36
BB
32
Diploma
Subsidiary Diploma
Certificate
D*D* D*D
MMM
DD
MMP
DM
MPP
MM
PPP
MP
D
PP
M
D*
BC
28
D*
CC
24
D
CD
22
A
DD
20
B
DE
16
C
EE
12
D
B C
AS Level Double Award
BC
A*
D
A Level Double Award
CC
C A
BTEC
D E
M
10 8
E
P
P
6
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