International Undergraduate Prospectus 2023 by York St John

International Undergraduate Prospectus

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LOCAL IN CHARACTER IN PERSPECTIVE

Mohsin Ramzan Head of International

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An overseas study adventure will be one of the most enjoyable and unforgettable times of your life. At York St John University we offer a truly life-changing UK study experience, and we’ll help you every step of the way. Mixing with students from over 100 countries, you’ll enjoy rich classroom discussions and diverse perspectives, get to experience a new culture, and develop a global network of friends. Importantly, you’ll realise the benefits of a prestigious British education with a well established institution that’s climbing in the university rankings. With approximately 7,500 students on our York campus, a strong community and inclusive ethos, we deliver a truly international experience. Our small class sizes, individual tutors for each student, and an open-door policy, mean our academics will get to know you by name. Along with our strong teaching ratings, you will enjoy the benefits of a personalised learning environment. We were placed within the top 40 of Higher Education providers in England, taking part in the 2021 National Student Survey and in the top 20 for student voice and learning community.

We’ll transform your life and kick-start your career. Through our LaunchPad career centre, we’ll help you develop interviewing skills, a CV and a personalised career plan. We also offer placement opportunities across most of our degrees and coupled with our extensive links with business, employers and alumni, as well as our London campus, we’ll help launch your career before graduation. All of this takes place in the beautiful, safe and historic city of York. Known for its rich history, vibrant student life and excellent transport links to London, Edinburgh and Manchester, it’s not surprising that York has been named the most popular city in the UK (YouGov, 2021). We look forward to bringing you an international, personalised and transformative study experience, right in the heart of York. We can’t wait to welcome you to our University and global family. Mohsin Ramzan Head of International

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.

95%

overall satisfaction with the student learning experience

Morgan | Film Studies and Media International Student Barometer 2021

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This is a university that represents everything good about education – equality of opportunity and high aspirations for all. Reeta Chakrabarti

OUR CHANCELLOR Reeta Chakrabarti, esteemed journalist and BBC presenter, became our Chancellor in March 2020. Throughout her career, Reeta has championed marginalised groups, promoted the arts and reported on some of the biggest issues in the world today.

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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 95% of students believe we have good teachers and are satisfied with their overall learning experience (International Student Barometer 2021) 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.

York St John University are 15th out of 130 universities for Student Satisfaction. (Complete University Guide 2022)

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.

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92% overall student satisfaction (International Student Barometer 2021).

An international outlook Study with students from more than 100 countries. A personalised experience Our close community means you will be known by your name, not as a number. A transformative journey We will help you launch your career before you graduate.

92% of students are happy with life on campus (International Student Barometer 2021).

91% of students have value for money satisfaction (International Student Barometer 2021).

Living in York York was named the most popular city in the UK (YouGov 2021), the best northern city in 2019 (The Times) and number one city in the region for student safety (Complete University Guide 2017). Heritage We have been teaching for over 180 years. Happy students Our International students have 95% learning satisfaction, compared to just 85% at other institutions (International Student Barometer 2021). Great teachers We are in the UK top ten for teaching quality (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020). Great opportunities 220+ undergraduate students have worked on research projects through our Students as Researchers scheme. 7

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HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE Placements At York St John University we offer a range of placement opportunities to suit you and your course. Our dedicated Careers, Placements and Student Opportunities Team is here to help you every step of the way. Professional placements Some of our courses include compulsory placements, such as Physiotherapy and Primary Education. Our team of experts will source a placement that is right for you and meets the course requirements, making sure there are no barriers to your success. Work-related learning Many of our courses have integrated work experience modules with a 15 day placement related to your course. They are a great way to dip your toe into the world of work, try something new and build a valuable network. The team has fantastic links with local industries to help you find a work placement that is right for you.

Year in industry placements These placements are available on almost all of our courses. They are your chance to try a career and see if it fits. They will build your confidence and give you a true taste of working life. But here, we do them a little differently. You can settle onto your course before you decide whether a placement year is for you. If you choose this option we will give you the tools you need to succeed in the recruitment process. Our Careers, Placements and Student Opportunities Team help you to make the most of your experience. They offer placement preparation sessions to help you with your CV, practice interview skills and connect with employers. While on placement you will have full access to university services and our team is always on hand to help and advise. It’s all part of our flexible, tailored approach. For more information, visit: yorksj.ac.uk/placements

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Students as Researchers This scheme gives you the chance to get involved with paid research work at York St John University, alongside our academic staff. This could give you the opportunity to attend external conferences or have research published in academic journals.

a life-changing EXPERIENCE that creates INDEPENDENCE, strength and growth Rose | English Literature | Study abroad placement at Stockholm University

Go even further Studying abroad is an experience you will never forget and your time in the UK will be an amazing adventure. If you want to experience studies even further afield, most of our courses have the option to study with one of our partner institutions in the USA, Japan, South Korea, Canada, Australia and across Europe for one semester or one year. Study Abroad opportunities are permitted on Student visas, but you may still need a separate visa for the country you want to study in. Many international students have taken up this wonderful opportunity to embrace yet another culture as part of their UK degrees. To find out more, visit: yorksj.ac.uk/studyabroad

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GRADUATE

SUCCESS STORIES

Some of our graduates tell us their highlights and achievements as they reflect on their time at York St John University. I am a traditional artist and illustrator, and my work is inspired by Yorkshire. I’ve developed my pieces into an extensive range of items, which are available in a growing number of independent stockists and galleries across the UK. I left York St John University as a confident, well-rounded individual, able to jump straight into working for myself and running my small creative business full time. York St John supported me to get there with the help of the wonderful teams and amazing illustration lecturers, as well as the general support from everyone across the University. Eleanor | Illustration

Successful graduates

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95% of our students were in work or further study within 15 months of graduating (Higher Education Graduate Outcomes Data, 2021).

Great opportunities 220+ undergraduate students have worked on research projects through our Students as Researchers scheme.

Continue your studies Our dedicated postgraduate learning campus in London has a new location in a first class building in the vibrant East India Docks.

YORK is such a GREAT

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HOMELY CITY campus is right in the middle of it. Ben | Biomedical Science

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Be a part of an

INCREDIBLE CITY 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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Our medieval city walls are the best persevered in the country, the Shambles is one of the oldest shopping streets in Europe and whilst York is only a small city, it’s home to over 30 theatres, cinemas, halls and play houses. In fact, York has more attractions per square mile than any other city of its size. With independent shops, a thriving social scene and a uniquely friendly atmosphere, York has it all. The years you spend with us won’t feel like long enough to take in all that York has to offer.

I literally fell in love with York St John University and the city of York. Everyone was so helpful and easy to talk to and it really is the perfect size for an international student who wants to experience university life in the UK. Enaelle, France | International Tourism and Hospitality Management 15

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When you study at York St John University you will have the city right on your doorstep.

Enjoy the city from up high - walk the medieval walls

Graduate in the world-famous York Minster

Enjoy a coffee or lunch on Gillygate

See a play at York Theatre Royal

Walk through Europe’s oldest street, The Shambles

Hire a boat and explore York by river

Climb Clifford’s Tower for the best views of the city

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MUSEUM GARDENS GILLYGATE

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Discover York’s chocolate heritage at York’s Chocolate Story

Step back in time and meet the Vikings at the Jorvik Centre

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York Railway Station

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JANUARY York Residents’ Festival is your chance to explore the city and be a tourist for the weekend – for free!

FEBRUARY Europe’s biggest Viking celebration, the JORVIK Viking Festival celebrates York’s illustrious Viking heritage and includes lectures, guided walks and exciting battle re enactments. Can you compete for the best Viking beard? The York Ice Trail is two days of fun as you search for over 50 ice sculptures across the city.

MARCH York Literature Festival celebrates York’s rich literary and cultural heritage. Performances, workshops,poetry, theatre and cinema will be hosted by various venues across the city. York Fashion Week is made up of local business owners developing the vibrant fashion community in York.

APRIL York Open Studios is an annual community arts event celebrating the best artists and makers living in York.

THE CITY OF FESTIVALS

There’s always something exciting going on in York, whatever the time of year. Here are some of our top picks form the city’s vibrant events calendar* *As a city, York continues to be Covid aware and ensure all events are safe and regulated. Covid may lead to restrictions in numbers at events and/or events being cancelled at short notice. Dates may change.

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JULY

SEPTEMBER

Tour de Yorkshire is one of the biggest cycle races in the UK and is an outstanding event, happening right on our doorstep! Get out across Yorkshire to see the action in the hills and dales of our fine county.

Bloom celebrates horticulture and flowers in York, with incredible installations popping up everywhere across the city.

York Food and Drink Festival is the biggest of its kind in the country. For ten days the city centre becomes a magnet for foodies from all over the world.

The Eboracum Roman Festival loves to invade our city with living history camps and demonstrations, bringing the Romans home to York. Fossgate is one of York’s oldest streets, alive with independent shops, cafes and bars, and home to the beautiful Merchant Adventurers’ Hall. The street celebrates its character with a party like no other, that residents and tourists long look forward to.

JUNE York Pride takes over the city, with loads of activities, a parade and a party to celebrate all things LGBTQ+ at the Knavesmire, next to York Racecourse. York Festival of Ideas is an award-winning festival of thoughts, featuring worldclass speakers, exhibitions, theatre, music and films, most of which are free to everyone.

The York Early Music Festival is the UK’s largest festival of classical music written before 1750. The York Proms is a delightful outdoor concert with music from the classical world, film, musicals and more. Picnickers relax in the Museum Gardens and enjoy fireworks at dusk. This is a ticketed event that sells out fast.

AUGUST Yorkshire Day is a day of celebration for those living in the county. Why not try a traditional Yorkshire pudding, put on a flat cap and drink some good old Yorkshire Tea? York Walls Festival is a weekend of events dedicated to showcasing York’s heritage. York’s Micklegate Run Soapbox Challenge is one of the most exciting events in the festival calendar, as homemade carts hurtle and race down the cobbled streets!

The York Balloon Fiesta fills the skies of York with hot air balloons from all across the country, quite the spectacle.

OCTOBER York Mediale is an international media arts festival, which celebrates York as the UK’s first and only UNESCO Creative City of Media Arts.

NOVEMBER York St John University Graduation is an unforgettable experience for all of our students who will graduate in York Minster, one of the world’s most magnificent cathedrals. Aesthetica Film Festival takes place annually showcasing some of the world’s greatest short films, including drama, music video, fashion, comedy, documentary, thrillers, animation and children’s screenings.

DECEMBER York Christmas Festival is a chance to soak up the city’s medieval charm and scents of spiced mulled wine this season, as York is transformed into a Christmas fairy tale.

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LEARN

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Studying in the UK More than half a million international students choose to study in the UK each year. UK universities are widely considered as being among the best in the world and a globally-recognised qualification, from a UK university, will super-charge your career. Choosing York Experience the very best of the UK by taking your next step with us. York is a city where ideas come to life and choosing to study here means you will be living within a highly academic, fun and forward-thinking atmosphere. It is the perfect place for you to enjoy England at its best and to succeed in your academic and personal growth.

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Whitby Harbour

Discovering Yorkshire

Exploring further

It could be said that the UK is made up of England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Yorkshire, such is the strength of self-identity and pride Yorkshire has. Yorkshire is the largest of the UK counties, stretching from the North Sea coast over the Pennine Mountains, and from the River Tees to the Humber. It is home to moorland, national parks, ancient towns, glorious seaside and vibrant cities rich with culture, shops and eateries.

York’s public transport is well connected to many major UK cities. London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Newcastle and Liverpool are all under 2.5hours away, whilst the famous Yorkshire countryside and coast is easy to get to by bus or train. If you would like to cross over to mainland Europe, a quick ferry from Hull or Newcastle or the Eurostar from London, will take you there with ease. There are also many inexpensive airlines that fly from nearby airports, including Manchester and Leeds Bradford, to many destinations across Europe.

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Watch graduation unfold on our website: yorksj.ac.uk/graduation

This is your day. Graduation is an unforgettable day dedicated to you and your achievements. This is a time to look back on the successes, friendships and challenges that made up your degree. When you graduate from York St John University you get to celebrate this moment in Yorkshire’s most iconic building – York Minster. You’ll be able to soak up the atmosphere and share the moment with friends, family and staff who have supported you along the way. 23

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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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A space for

CREATORS, INNOVATORS and SPORTS PEOPLE Our campus is a place where modern buildings meet Victorian architecture. It’s a place to study in innovative, specialist learning spaces, or unwind in award-winning gardens.

Creative Centre In 2021 we opened a brand new Creative Centre on campus. It’s the new home for our music and computer science courses. It also contains specialist spaces for theatre, drama, creative writing and media production. The Creative Centre is a space for you to cultivate your creativity and bring your ideas to life.

It includes: • Professional standard theatre

• Computer science laboratories

• Critical listening room with Dalby Atmos sound system and glass rear projection screen • Recital room • Specialist music and media studios • Editing suites

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Sports Campus Just over a mile from our main site you’ll find our Haxby Road Sports Campus. With an indoor sports centre and 57 acres of outside space, it’s the home of sport at York St John University. Our indoor facilities include: • Sports hall • 3 tennis courts • Strength and conditioning suite • Human performance laboratory • Sports therapy room • Café and social spaces

Outdoors, we also have: • 3 football and rugby 3G pitches • 3 floodlit tennis courts • 3 grass football pitches • 2 floodlit netball courts • 2 grass rugby pitches • A sprint track

York St John London Campus As an ambitious institution, we’re always looking ahead to the future and staying at the forefront of what’s new in education. Our London Campus is based at the historic East India Dock, 10 minutes from Canary Wharf and 15 minutes from central London by train.

London is just 2 hours away from York by train, so we are closely connected to the exciting and fast paced city. While we currently only offer postgraduate degrees in London, the new connections and opportunities we explore through our campus benefit all of our students. 27

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A HOME from HOME All of our accommodation sites are within 1 mile of campus and close to the city centre. Our great locations are perfect for exploring the city on your doorstep, or enjoying a relaxed start before a morning lecture. York is a safe and friendly city. For added peace of mind, we offer 24 hour security support at 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 university managed accommodation for all of our first year students. (You just need to meet our application deadlines)

We have Residential Support Assistants at all our sites. These are second or third year students who are trained to provide support while you live with us.

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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

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ACCOMMODATION We know how important it is to have somewhere comfortable and safe to call home when you arrive in the UK. York is one of the safest and friendliest cities in the UK, but for added peace of mind, we offer 24 hour security support on our accommodation sites. All our sites are close to campus and have WiFi access.

Find out more about your new home and how to apply: yorksj.ac.uk/accommodation

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Limes Court (YO31 0AE)

The Brickworks (YO31 7AD)

The Boulevard (YO10 3JG)

City Residence (YO31 8JY)

The Grange (Y031 8SS)

49 Clarence Street (YO31 7EL)

Abode (YO1 9PN)

The Coalyard (YO31 7AJ)

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Our AMAZING Students’ Union

Our students love the sense of community they feel on campus. The Students’ Union is at the heart of this community. It’s a place where you can embrace all that student life has to offer.

There’s so much you can get involved in. You can 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. We pride ourselves on being a supportive community, and our Students’ Union plays a big part in this. From Musical Production to Geek, Football to K-pop, there are groups covering a range of interests. If there isn’t a society for your interest, sport or hobby, you can always start a new one!

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BE A PART OF SOMETHING The Students’ Union is the collective voice of our students. Every year you can vote for the Students’ Union Presidents who will represent you. These are people you can go to for advice and support on academic issues. They can also connect you with University services and specialist external services.

The Students’ Union 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’re here to provide you with the best possible student experience. Find out more about the Students’ Union at: ysjsu.com

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MAKE

FRIENDS FOR LIFE

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The university experience is about more than your degree. It’s a time for adventure, independence and self discovery. Going to university means meeting a diverse mix of people from all walks of life. The friends you make will broaden your mind. As you grow together, you’ll all enhance your knowledge and understanding of the world. By coming to York St John University, you are joining a supportive and welcoming community.

ALUMNI

For nearly 200 years our graduates have been the brightest and best testament to our founding values of community, inclusivity and social justice. When you graduate from York St John University, you’ll be joining over 40,000 others in our worldwide alumni community. As an alum of York St John University, you’ll receive: • Lifelong career support • A discount on your fees if you return for postgraduate study • Internship opportunities • Library access • Access to events and webinars • Subscription to our Alumni magazine

The welcoming and multicultural environment at York St John University provides the ideal base for studying in the UK. Every single part of this course has been a complete joy, especially the interactive style. Nahed, Palestine | completed a pre-sessional course prior to studies 35

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SUPPORTING

YOU

YSJ is committed to giving you the best possible student experience and offer a number of student services to make sure that we can support you in every way. Airport pick-up

Emotional support

We are with you right from the start and provide a free airport pick up service from Manchester Airport on advertised dates in September and January.

We know it can be hard being away from home. Our Wellbeing team includes mental health, welfare and counselling professionals, that are able to offer you a confidential service to help you achieve your academic and personal potential.

Language support Our Insessional Support and Language Development team offers support with English language and study skills, through individual tutorials, workshops, practical advice and a weekly Academic Discussion Group.

Study development

Faith support

Study development is available to all students and is delivered through workshops, short writing courses, individual and small group tutorials. These can help identify ways to improve the quality of your academic work and offer advice and tuition on study and writing strategies.

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, a Muslim prayer room, a quiet space and a 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.

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GLOBAL CAMPUS York St John is a global campus with students from over 100 countries across York and London and we have a dedicated Global Campus team to make your time here is settled as possible. Global Campus Support

Global Campus Socials

There should be no hurdles between you and your education and we are committed to providing all the support you may need. The Global Campus team offers a support service where you can contact us or pop into one of our drop-in sessions with any questions that you need answering. We will help you find the right people to handle your queries and ensure that you get the support that you need.

Meet fellow students at our free weekly Global Campus social events. This is a great chance to have fun, join in cultural activities, celebrate with friends and be part of a fantastic community of students from the UK and around the world!

Global Campus Welcome Our busy Welcome Week programme, which takes place at the start of each semester, will help you settle in easily. From accommodation assistance to opening a bank account and from registering with the health centre to finding your way around the campus and city, we are here to guide you. We also put on plenty of fun and social activities to help you meet new friends and settle in.

Global Campus Cafes Our regular cafes offer a more relaxed environment where you can enjoy free tea and coffee and chat with friends, perhaps enjoying a game or two! Our Global Campus Support Team are always on hand to talk to or just to get to know better. Global Campus Trips We want you to get to know the whole of beautiful Yorkshire and by joining in our Global Campus trips you’ll get the chance to visit some of the best destinations the UK has to offer. Our trips are the perfect opportunity to explore the country with friends, without having to do any of the organisation yourself!

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Global Campus Ambassadors We have a wonderful team of student Global Campus Ambassadors who are on hand at all our events and trips to make your experience at YSJ the most fun and happy it can be. Global Campus Gardeners Fancy growing your own fruit and vegetables? We have a couple of allotments for students to “grow their own” – a great way to relax and enjoy a traditional British past time! Global Campus Bulletin This is our regular newsletter to keep you informed about what is going on within our Global Campus and the wider university community. Global Campus Family Upon graduation you will join our global family of almost 3,000 international alumni living in more than 100 countries worldwide. Many of them keep us updated with their successes. We hope you do too!

We aim to provide as much assistance for international students as possible. I thoroughly enjoy being a friendly face that students can recognise and approach for any of their needs, meeting new people and learning about a variety of different cultures. After studying abroad, I was more inspired than ever to enhance my education about other parts of the world and support students through their process of settling in to a new country, a feeling I know well!

Georgia | Global Campus guide

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A PLACE FOR

EVERYBODY

Through our commitment to social justice, York St John University promotes fairness and challenges prejudice. We inspire and support all members of our community to succeed. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive, accessible and welcoming environment, which supports a diverse and culturally rich community. Discrimination of any kind is never tolerated.

York St John University is committed to nurturing the talent of students of all identities and backgrounds by providing the best support and learning experience for our whole University community. • In support of our diverse community, we provide financial and practical support for specific groups of students. • We are proud of our LGBTQ+ community. The University is heavily involved in York Pride and we actively celebrate diversity and challenge homo-bi-transphobia. • We do not tolerate sexual violence, harassment or hate crime. We provide training and support through our All About Respect project.

• Our trans and non-binary inclusive framework sets out to provide a welcoming environment and to support trans people. This includes those who identify as non-binary, genderqueer, and more. • We have a wide range of support available for disabled and neurodivergent students, such as our Autism Success Pathway. • We actively challenge racism and are working to be an anti-racist university.

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INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE Launched in 2020, the Institute was created to underpin our mission to stand up for social justice. We are united by our passion for inclusion and fairness. Injustice is a cause of many of the most significant challenges facing the world today. Our 2026 University Strategy makes rising to these challenges a collective priority. The Institute holds events, engages in groundbreaking research and even has a monthly podcast: Conversations in Social Justice.

In 2021 the Institute for Social Justice supported the Creative Doodle Book project, in partnership with Mind the Gap.

At its core the Institute seeks to work with people, partners and communities in a manner that sees participation, implementation and change as vital parts of its mission. Matthew Reason | Director of the Institute for Social Justice

Research that makes A DIFFERENCE

Some of the other areas where we’ve have been making an impact are: • Biomedical Science staff and students are researching the genetic reasons behind long Covid.

At York St John University, we are proud of our staff and student research. Our research doesn’t only benefit your studies. It also helps to change lives for the better. Through our research, we learn more about human impact on the environment, ethical business practices, the cultural impact of music, and much more. We’ve presented new ways to look at addictive behaviours and innovative approaches to helping individuals with autism.

• We’re working on Cyber Security projects which are investigating online threats and the best way to combat them. • Sport Scientists are exploring the consequences of perfectionism in athletes. The academic staff you’ll work with have a history of making a positive impact on the world. We believe that working together is the best way to make a difference. That's why we involve students in our research. Joining our research community is a great way for you to contribute towards making real change.

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Part of our local

COMMUNITY

We’re proud to work with individuals, charities, groups and schools that serve our local community. We believe we all have a role to play in improving lives in our region and beyond. Students across many different courses contribute to the various projects we’re involved with. Converge Converge is a unique collaboration between the NHS and York St John University. Through this scheme our students gain experience of teaching and give back to the community by delivering creative courses for mental health service users. yorksj.ac.uk/converge

Prison Partnership Project This is a partnership between York St John University, HMP New Hall and HMP Askham Grange, to provide weekly creative arts programmes in women’s prisons. Our theatre and music students can get involved in these initiatives as part of their course. yorksj.ac.uk/prisonpartnership

YSJActive The YSJActive team not only deliver sport and fitness services for the University, they also work with various groups in the local community. This includes people who have learning disabilities, have dementia, or are recovering from a stroke. Our sports students can get involved in these initiatives. yorksj.ac.uk/ysjactive

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Moving Minds Created in 2016, Moving Minds is an innovative project that creates opportunities for people affected by dementia. Participants engage in weekly dance and improvisational movement sessions. yorksj.ac.uk/movingminds

YEAL For students studying languages and linguistics, YEAL (York: English as an Additional Language) is a student led voluntary outreach programme. If you take part in this scheme, you’ll be placed in a local school and work with pupils with English as an additional language to help them to develop their English language skills.

York St John Law Clinic York St John Law Clinic offers advice and assistance to people and small businesses who are unable to pay for legal fees. If you are a Law student, your experience could include anything from advising on consumer rights issues to supporting EU nationals seeking ‘settled status’ in the UK.

Community allotments Our allotments can be rented by staff, students and members of the public. Our allotment site offers you a chance to practise your gardening skills, as well as learn from your fellow allotment holders and experienced gardeners. yorksj.ac.uk/allotments

yorksj.ac.uk/ysjlawclinic

York St John Communities Centre The Communities Centre offers high quality, accessible counselling and mental health services to the residents of York and North Yorkshire. Services include general counselling for a range of difficulties, such as depression, anxiety and stress. They also offer support, including a bereavement support group, and drop-in sessions. yorksj.ac.uk/ysjcc 45

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We stand

FOR CHANGE

Sustainability is as important to us as it is to you. We’re proud to be an actively eco-conscious university. 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 pages 28-29). We’re continually seeking opportunities to invest in sustainable energy systems on our sites. This includes solar panels and heat pumps on our campus and accommodation sites. Solar car ports have been installed at our sports campus, alongside battery storage to power the floodlights on sports pitches at night. In an effort to manage our impact on the environment, by 2030 we aim to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by more than 80%.

We’ve 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 from renewable energy generators. Other steps we have taken to improve energy efficiency include:

Biodiversity We’re proud to have a biodiverse campus. We’ve 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

• The majority of our vehicles are now electric. • We’ve made our buildings more energy efficient by introducing triple glazing into new and refurbished buildings. • We’ve introduced LED lighting across campus to save energy. • We’ve changed our heating systems to reduce energy consumption.

• Bird boxes for kestrels and peregrine falcons • A wildlife pond • Beehives and bug hotels • Student and community allotments

Fairtrade food What we do as a University impacts you, which is why we choose our suppliers carefully. Throughout our campus we have made changes to our catering. For example: • All of our coffee at the University is Rainforest Alliance approved. • The hot chocolate we serve and the sugar in our main outlets are both Fairtrade. • 80% of our cakes are made in house, reducing the need for packaging. • We only use free range eggs.

Waste management • 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 by our Grounds team through composting and used on our sites. • Our food waste is used to generate biogas for energy and low carbon fertiliser. 47

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THE ONE WITH

COURSES

THAT TAKE YOU PLACES

Whether you have a specific career in mind or want to keep your options open, you’ll find a course at York St John University to shape your future. Our subject areas cover everything from Nursing to Law and Philosophy to Photography. Find out more about the courses available in each subject area here: yorksj.ac.uk/courses

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Our subject areas School of the Arts • • • • • •

Art, Illustration and Photography Film and TV Production and Journalism Music Production Performance Product and Interior Design Visual Design

School of Science, Technology and Health • • • • • •

Biosciences Computer Science Nursing Occupational Therapy Physiotherapy Sport

School of Education, Language and Psychology York Business School • • • • • • •

British Sign Language Children, Young People and Education Counselling English Language and Linguistics Initial Teacher Education (QTS) Japanese and Korean Psychology

School of Humanities • • • • •

Creative Writing English Literature Film and Media Studies Geography History, War Studies and American Studies • Politics and International Relations • Religion, Theology and Philosophy

• Accounting, Economics and Finance • Business Management • Events, Hospitality and Tourism Management • Law and Policing • Marketing and Data Analytics • Sociology and Criminology • Sports and Leisure Management

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Course length (years)

Optional Year in Industry

Website link

Fine Art BA (Hons)

WWC2



yorksj.ac.uk/WWC2

Illustration BA (Hons)

W2W3



yorksj.ac.uk/W2W3

Photography BA (Hons)

W64W



yorksj.ac.uk/W64W

Course title

School of the Arts Art, Illustration and Photography

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



yorksj.ac.uk/P3Q4



yorksj.ac.uk/P3L2

Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language. Journalism BA (Hons)

P3L2

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



yorksj.ac.uk/P3P3



yorksj.ac.uk/P3L3

Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language. Sports Journalism BA (Hons)*

P3L3

Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language. Successful applicants will be asked to attend an interview.

Music Production Music Production BA (Hons)

J930



yorksj.ac.uk/J930

Music Production and Music Business BA (Hons)

J931



yorksj.ac.uk/J931

Music Technology BA (Hons)*

J935



yorksj.ac.uk/J935



yorksj.ac.uk/W410

Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language.

Performance Acting BA (Hons)

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



yorksj.ac.uk/W4W5

Drama and Theatre BA (Hons)

W400



yorksj.ac.uk/W400

Drama: Education and Community BA (Hons)

W4T6



yorksj.ac.uk/W4T6

Music BA (Hons)

W300



yorksj.ac.uk/W300

Music: Community Music BA (Hons)

W3Z4



yorksj.ac.uk/W3Z4

Musical Theatre BA (Hons)

W3MT



yorksj.ac.uk/W3MT

Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language.

*Subject to final approval

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Course length (years)

Optional Year in Industry

Interior Design BA (Hons)

W250



yorksj.ac.uk/W250

Product Design BA (Hons)

W200



yorksj.ac.uk/W200

Course title

Website link

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



yorksj.ac.uk/WW65

Games Design BA (Hons)

620I



yorksj.ac.uk/620I

Graphic Design BA (Hons)

W210



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

Course length (years)

Optional Year in Industry

Website link

School of Education, Language and Psychology British Sign Language British Sign Language, Deaf Studies and Linguistics BA (Hons)

Q1L9



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



yorksj.ac.uk/L541

Early Years Education and Care (with Graduate Practitioner Competencies) BA (Hons)

2M8L



yorksj.ac.uk/2M8L

Education, SEN and Mental Health BA (Hons)

X302



yorksj.ac.uk/X302

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

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



yorksj.ac.uk/Q101

English Language, Linguistics and TESOL BA (Hons)

QX31



yorksj.ac.uk/QX31

Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language.

Initial Teacher Education (QTS) Primary Education 3-7 BA (Hons)

X310

yorksj.ac.uk/X310

Primary Education 5-11 BA (Hons)

X320

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

yorksj.ac.uk/T2X5

Japanese, TESOL and Linguistics BA (Hons)

T2X3

yorksj.ac.uk/T2X3

Korean, Intercultural Communication and Linguistics BA (Hons)

TTX3

yorksj.ac.uk/TTX3

Korean, TESOL and Linguistics BA (Hons)

TTX1

yorksj.ac.uk/TTX1

Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language. Compulsory study abroad year (unless travel restrictions are in place).

Psychology Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons)

C820

yorksj.ac.uk/C820

Psychology BSc (Hons)

C800

yorksj.ac.uk/C800

Psychology with Child Development BSc (Hons)

C810

yorksj.ac.uk/C810

Psychology with Counselling BSc (Hons)

C8B9

yorksj.ac.uk/C8B9

Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language and Maths.

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Course length (years)

Optional Year in Industry

Creative Writing BA (Hons)

3S3S



yorksj.ac.uk/3S3S

Creative Writing and English Literature BA (Hons)

WQ8H



yorksj.ac.uk/WQ8H

Creative Writing and Media BA (Hons)

WP83



yorksj.ac.uk/WP83

Course title

Website link

School of Humanities Creative Writing

Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language.

English Literature Creative Writing and English Literature BA (Hons)

WQ8H



yorksj.ac.uk/WQ8H

English Literature BA (Hons)

Q300



yorksj.ac.uk/Q300

English Literature and Film Studies BA (Hons)

QP3H



yorksj.ac.uk/QP3H

English Literature and History BA (Hons)

QV31



yorksj.ac.uk/QV31

English Literature and Religion BA (Hons)

Q400



yorksj.ac.uk/Q400

Media and English Literature BA (Hons)

PQH3



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



yorksj.ac.uk/TP7H

Creative Writing and Media BA (Hons)

WP83



yorksj.ac.uk/WP83

English Literature and Film Studies BA (Hons)

QP3H



yorksj.ac.uk/QP3H

Film Studies BA (Hons)

P303



yorksj.ac.uk/P303

Film Studies and Media BA (Hons)

P391



yorksj.ac.uk/P391

Media and Communication BA (Hons)

P305



yorksj.ac.uk/P305

Media and English Literature BA (Hons)

PQH3



yorksj.ac.uk/PQH3

Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language.

Geography Environmental Geography BSc (Hons)

FF81



yorksj.ac.uk/FF81

Geography BSc (Hons)

FF84



yorksj.ac.uk/FF84

Human Geography BA (Hons)

8B12



yorksj.ac.uk/8B12

Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language and Maths.

History, War Studies and American Studies American Studies and Film Studies BA (Hons)

TP7H



yorksj.ac.uk/TP7H

American Studies and War Studies BA (Hons)

L2K6



yorksj.ac.uk/L2K6

History BA (Hons)

V100



yorksj.ac.uk/V100

History and American Studies BA (Hons)

VT17



yorksj.ac.uk/VT17

History and Religion BA (Hons)

V200



yorksj.ac.uk/V200

War Studies and History BA (Hons)

L2K4



yorksj.ac.uk/L2K4

Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language.

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Course length (years)

Optional Year in Industry

International Relations BA (Hons)

L210



yorksj.ac.uk/L210

International Relations and History BA (Hons)

L230



yorksj.ac.uk/L230

International Relations and War Studies BA (Hons)

L240



yorksj.ac.uk/L240

Politics BA (Hons)

L200



yorksj.ac.uk/L200

Politics and Economics BA (Hons)

L1N7



yorksj.ac.uk/L1N7

Politics and History BA (Hons)

L2V1



yorksj.ac.uk/L2V1

Politics and International Relations BA (Hons)

L220



yorksj.ac.uk/L220

Politics and War Studies BA (Hons)

L2L2



yorksj.ac.uk/L2L2

Politics, Philosophy and Economics BA (Hons)

L1N9



yorksj.ac.uk/L1N9

Politics, Philosophy and Ethics BA (Hons)

L2V5



yorksj.ac.uk/L2V5

Course title

Website link

School of Humanities Politics and International Relations

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



yorksj.ac.uk/Q400

History and Religion BA (Hons)

V200



yorksj.ac.uk/V200

Religion and Theology BA (Hons)

V600



yorksj.ac.uk/V600

Religion, Philosophy and Ethics BA (Hons)

VV65



yorksj.ac.uk/VV65

Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language.

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UCAS Code

Course length (years)

Optional Year in Industry

Website link

School of Science, Technology and Health Biosciences Applied Biosciences (Bioinformatics) BSc (Hons)

7Y67



yorksj.ac.uk/7Y67

Applied Biosciences (Cancer Biology) BSc (Hons)

7Y69



yorksj.ac.uk/7Y69

Applied Biosciences (Medical Biochemistry) BSc (Hons)

7Y68



yorksj.ac.uk/7Y68

Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)

7Y63



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



yorksj.ac.uk/I100

Cyber Security BSc (Hons)

I103



yorksj.ac.uk/I103

Games Development BSc (Hons)

II62



yorksj.ac.uk/II62

Software Engineering BSc (Hons)

II10



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

yorksj.ac.uk/B740

Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons)

B762

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

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 be asked to attend an interview. Successful applicants will require a satisfactory medical and DBS check.

Physiotherapy Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)

B160

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 equivalent listed on our website. 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) including English Language, Maths and Science. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to attend an interview.

Sport Physical Education and Sports Coaching BA (Hons)

C6C2



yorksj.ac.uk/C6C2

Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language. Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)

C6C6



yorksj.ac.uk/C6C6

Sport and Exercise Therapy BSc (Hons)

C6C3



yorksj.ac.uk/C6C3

Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at grade C/4 (or equivalent) including English Language and Maths.

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Course length (years)

Optional Year in Industry

Accounting and Finance BA (Hons)

N1N2



yorksj.ac.uk/N1N2

Economics BSc (Hons)

L2N6



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

Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language. Economics and Finance BSc (Hons)

L2N2

Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language and Maths. Economics and Geography BA (Hons)

L1N5



yorksj.ac.uk/L1N5

Financial and Investment Management BSc (Hons)

N114



yorksj.ac.uk/N114

Politics and Economics BA (Hons)

L1N7



yorksj.ac.uk/L1N7

Politics, Philosophy and Economics BA (Hons)

L1N9



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



yorksj.ac.uk/N202

Human Resource Management BA (Hons)

N112



yorksj.ac.uk/N112

International Business BA (Hons)

N125



yorksj.ac.uk/N125

Management and Entrepreneurship BA (Hons)

N113



yorksj.ac.uk/N113

Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language.

Events, Hospitality and Tourism Management Events and Experience Management BA (Hons)

N801



yorksj.ac.uk/N801

International Tourism and Hospitality Management BA (Hons)

N8N2



yorksj.ac.uk/N8N2

Tourism and Destination Management BA (Hons)

N800



yorksj.ac.uk/N800

Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language.

Law and Policing Law LLB (Hons)

M100



yorksj.ac.uk/M100

Professional Policing BA (Hons)

L4L9

yorksj.ac.uk/L4L9

Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language.

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Course length (years)

Optional Year in Industry

Digital Marketing and Data Analytics BSc (Hons)

N111



yorksj.ac.uk/N111

Fashion Marketing BA (Hons)

N116



yorksj.ac.uk/N116

Marketing BA (Hons)

N115



yorksj.ac.uk/N115

Course title

Website link

York Business School Marketing and Data Analytics

Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language.

Sociology and Criminology Criminology BA (Hons)

L6L1



yorksj.ac.uk/L6L1

Criminology with Police Studies BA (Hons)

L3N2



yorksj.ac.uk/L3N2

Sociology BA (Hons)

8K9S



yorksj.ac.uk/8K9S

Sociology with Criminology BA (Hons)

LL33



yorksj.ac.uk/LL33

Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language.

Sports and Leisure Management Football Business Management BA (Hons)

N891



yorksj.ac.uk/N891

Sports Business Management BA (Hons)

N889



yorksj.ac.uk/N889

Further entry requirements: 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language.

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FLAGSHIP COURSES

We offer exciting undergraduate courses in more than 30 subject areas. Here is a small selection but all others can be found at: yorksj.ac.uk/courses

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS BA (HONS) Course descriptions: Increasing globalisation of business puts managers with an international perspective in high demand. This course develops general management skills and introduces important topics such as international finance and international trade while preparing you to work successfully in a global context with international and multi-national companies. If working in international business fascinates you, this degree could be the perfect steppingstone towards a career in range of fields.

Topics include:

Professional accreditations: Accredited by the Institute of Export and International Trade.

Career outcomes: Graduates will typically find employment in large international organisations and have a culturally diverse career in areas such as marketing, management, sales, innovation and development and finance among many other possibilities.

BUSINESS

Leading global business / The politics of business / International strategy and global dynamism / Controversies in international trade / Beyond economics: understanding the changing global economy / Global and cross-cultural marketing

Special features of this course: • Dedicated one on one support from your personal tutor to enable you to reach your potential with capped seminar sizes of 20-25 students. • A digitally aware course from experts that will help you to learn how to use data analytics and blockchain technology to inform your international business skills. • Engagement with business. We challenge you to apply your knowledge by working with industry partners such as Nestle, Mini and Hiscox. • Solve organisational challenges and provide sustainable and innovative business solutions as a consultant for local, regional and national organisations.

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DIGITAL MARKETING AND DATA ANALYSIS BSC (HONS) Course descriptions: The digital revolution has changed traditional marketing approaches, forever. This course will provide you with a broad understanding of digital marketing and how to evaluate and develop digital marketing strategies and tactics. You will learn about contemporary marketing theory and practice, with an emphasis on business-based data analysis as central to marketing practice. You will build the knowledge and skills needed for success in modern marketing and develop a portfolio of materials including web content, video content, profile infographics, customer journey maps, campaign proposals and analytics to present to future employers.

Topics include:

BUSINESS

Marketing through digital activity / Technologies for the data driven age / Consumer behavior and trends / Business intelligence / Research investigation / Global and cross cultural marketing

Professional accreditations: You will gain a professionally recognised qualification (Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership) alongside your degree.

Career outcomes: Graduates will find employment in marketing, customer relationship management, pay-per-click advertisement, content development, e-commerce, digital advertisement, search engine optimisation, digital account management, web design, and social media management.

Special features of this course: • Technology enhanced and digitally aware course from experts that will help you to learn how to use digital technologies to enhance your skills. • Engagement with business. We challenge you to apply your knowledge by working with industry partners such as Mini and Hiscox. • Solve organisational challenges and provide sustainable and innovative business solutions as a marketing consultant for local, regional and national organisations. • Dedicated one on one support from your personal tutor to enable you to reach your potential and capped classroom sizes. 60

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COMPUTER SCIENCE BSC (HONS) Course descriptions:

Topics include: Computational languages acquisition / Algorithm design / Unit testing / Systems design and analysis / Software enineering / Technology in context

Specialisations: Computer Science (with a year in industry) BSc (Hons)

Career outcomes: The range of skills and knowledge in the course enables graduates to follow a number of computer science related careers such as IT consultancy, systems analysis, games development, or database administration.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

The course is committed to developing computer scientists with highly sought after technical, professional and entrepreneurial skills so that you can meet contemporary organisational and business needs. There is a focus on employability within the course combined with core programming skills, network and database development as well as more advanced options in topics such as artificial intelligence and cyber security. The course complements key skills and knowledge with a rigorous exploration of the impact of computer science on society through discourses relating to ethics, human computer interaction and cybernetics.

Special features of this course: • Guest speakers from industry and academia. • Work related learning opportunities with businesses or entrepreneurial projects. • Year in industry option available.

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GAMES DEVELOPMENT BSC (HONS) Course descriptions: Our Games Development Course will give you the skills necessary to join the multibillion pound games industry. We will give you the skills necessary to contribute to game development, from Indie to AAA. We will thoroughly prepare you for employment in the fast paced computer games industry. You will learn the skills and gain the relevant experience needed to succeed in this exciting and evolving industry. On this course you will develop a rich understanding of the technical practices involved in the creation of modern video games. You will learn core programming, design and computational skills.

Topics include:

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Game mechanics / Programming patterns for games / Computational languages acquisition / Algorithm design / Systems design and analysis / Applied mathematics

Career outcomes: The technical knowledge and skill you develop on this course can lead to a wide range of career options. You will develop skills in problem solving, collaboration, communication, presentation, programming and more. This degree could be the first step toward your career as an applications developer,cyber security analyst, games developer, multimedia programmer, network engineer or software tester.

Special features of this course: • In your second year you will have the opportunity to work in a professional setting or on an individual entrepreneurial project. • As part of this course you can choose to complete a year long placement in industry. This extends the length of your course to 4 years and is completed between year 2 and 3. • We will offer you opportunities throughout the course to apply the skills you learn from our specialist modules to live projects.

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SOFTWARE ENGINEERING BSC (HONS) Course descriptions: The course will provide you with a sound knowledge of software engineering principles and applications across the software development lifecycle. You will gain skills in programming and systems design, whilst working alongside academics and industry experts in a supportive and innovative environment. You will study in specialist computing labs on professional projects in a live setting, working on behalf of established companies or undertaking your own entrepreneurial project to develop your own industry links.

Computer systems fundamentals / Databases and network systems / Programming / Software engineering design patterns / Software solutions for business

Specialisations: Software Engineering (with a year in industry) BSc (Hons)

Career outcomes: Graduates have the technical, intellectual, and creative skills to contribute to the future development and application of computing technology. The broad range of theory and practice in the course prepares graduates for successful careers in a range of IT-related industries and entrepreneurial opportunities.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Topics include:

Special features of this course: • Guest speakers from industry and academia. • Bespoke computing labs with specialist equipment commonly used by industry professionals. • Year in industry option available.

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LAW LLB (HONS) Course descriptions: This course gives you the opportunity to study the foundational subjects of British law while pursuing a range of optional modules to suit your interests and goals. In the first year you will complete compulsory modules in foundational areas of law. In the second and third years additional compulsory modules are undertaken alongside electives such as Employment Law, Crime and Society, and the Law of Terrorism. The range of optional modules enable you to select the route through the course which best suits you, whether that is directed towards the legal profession, one of the many other careers open to law graduates, or just personal or academic interest.

Topics include:

LAW AND POLICING

Criminal law / Constitutional law / Contract law / Tort law / Equity and trusts / Human rights law

Professional accreditations: This course is a Qualifying Law Degree in England and Wales, approved by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Standards Board, enabling students to progress directly to professional stages of training.

Career outcomes: This degree is a gateway to a career as a solicitor or barrister. It can lead to employment in professional areas such as a barrister or barrister’s clerk, chartered legal executive (England and Wales), company secretary, conveyancer, and paralegal work.

Special features of this course: • There are opportunities to engage in mooting, mock trials, and solving ‘practical’ legal problems in our newly opened Law Courts. • Opportunities to engage with the local legal community. • A vibrant and very active Student Law Society. • Courtroom visits in York and London.

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TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT BA (HONS) Course descriptions: The hospitality and tourism sectors employ over 60 million people globally. Our International Tourism and Hospitality degree is designed for those who wish to pursue a management career in these sectors. The course focuses on developing a knowledge of the tourism and hospitality sub-sectors and gives students the opportunity to visit many of York’s cultural and heritage sites as a context for understanding similar issues around the world. Opportunities also exist via field trips to visit UK and international venues.

Topics include:

Professional accreditations: Accreditation by the Tourism Management Institute.

Career outcomes: Graduates typically find employment in management, marketing and operational roles within tourism and hospitality organisations such as, hotels, restaurants, tourist operator, tourist attraction and travel providers.

BUSINESS

Hospitality in the 21st Century / Tourism: past, present and future / Events tourism / Cultural and heritage tourism / Responsible tourism / Consumer culture and tourism

Special features of this course: • A focus on employability and work-readiness – your studies will help youto gain cutting-edge career awareness and clarify your career goals and how to achieve them. • Broaden your experience with field trip opportunities. We’ll take you to venues associated with tourism and hospitality both in the UK and internationally. • YSJ is the home of the Heritage and Arts Visitor Research Collaborative that brings together leaders in tourism to share current research and development. • Engagement with business. We challenge you to apply your knowledge by working with industry partners such as Make It York, York Racecourse, Merlin Group and Continuum Attractions. 65

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ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE BA (HONS) Course descriptions: This course develops knowledge and skills of the key principles of finance and accounting within a business context. You will gain practical skills and attributes such as ethics, critical and analytic thinking, problem solving, communication, research and teamwork that are highly sought by employers. Accounting and Finance is a broadbased degree suitable for aspiring managers and business leaders and is ideal for those wishing to pursue professional accountancy as a career.

Topics include: Principles of applied economics / Professional accounting and academic skills / Business and commercial law / Performance management / Advanced financial reporting / Strategic management account

Professional accreditations:

BUSINESS

This degree is accredited by the Association of Chartered and Certified Accountants.

Career outcomes: Graduates typically find employment in business management, accounting, finance, banking, insurance, property, superannuation, and stockbroking. Former students have gone to work as financial consultants at the London Stock Exchange and as Head of Private Banking at large international banking firms, including Santander.

Special features of this course: • Digitally aware teaching where experts in their subjects will work with you and develop your knowledge, critical thinking and analytical awareness in the world of accounting and finance. • Dedicated one on one support from your personal tutor to enable you to reach your potential and capped seminar sizes. • Engagement with business. We challenge you to apply your knowledge by working with industry partners such as Mini, Arup, Enterprise Rent-a-Car and Hiscox. • Access to a range of specialist resources, including the Finance Informtion Database (FAME) and Financial Time interactive and business stimulation software. 66

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ACADEMIC PATHWAYS We offer academic and English language pathways to degree level study if you don’t currently meet our entry requirements. International Foundation Programme

Advanced Entry

Our International Foundation Programme will give you the best possible start in your academic studies. It gives you the opportunity to gain a practical understanding of UK academic culture before embarking on the challenge of a full degree. Successfully completing the programme means you will be guaranteed progression onto your chosen undergraduate course.

We are proud to offer an advanced entry option for many of our undergraduate degree course. These offer you the opportunity to gain a full honours degree by transferring credits from your existing institution, allowing you to enter into year 2 or year 3 (depending on the course and your credits). This option is available across all of our Art, Design and Business course but if there is another degree you are interested in please get in touch with us by emailing:

You will study and consolidate English language and academic skills and develop independent learning skills. You will be taught online through a combination of live lessons and guided self-study tasks. The live lessons provide practice in communicating and participating in task completion with others, gaining valuable experience, feedback and support in working together on the type of tasks you will encounter in future UK university study. This programme runs annually from September to June. To find out more about these options please visit: yorksj.ac.uk/international/pathways

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE PATHWAYS We offer a range of English language programmes to suit your individual needs. Our courses are all accredited by the British Council, ensuring high standards of quality. These courses give you the opportunity to develop and practise your language skills and receive feedback, advice and support, interacting in tasks and discussions while learning more about British culture or skills for UK academic life.

Pre-Sessional Course Our Pre-sessional English language course is suitable for you if you are planning to undertake degree-level study. Accredited by the British Council, the course provides the ideal introduction to UK academic studies by equipping you with the language and study skills essential for success. You will develop your knowledge of academic English, learn how to manage tasks more effectively in your future university studies and find out more about the university and UK academic convention. You will practise listening, speaking, reading and writing skills for academic communication and learn strategies for approaching assignments and using resources. We offer courses of varying lengths depending on your English language requirements, which will begin prior to the start of your academic course in September or January. Please check the English language requirements page or contact us for further information: york.intl@yorksj.ac.uk

General English Course This course is designed to improve your English language skills, with options to study from 4 to 44 weeks. It includes the skill areas of speaking and pronunciation, writing, reading and listening, as well as grammar and vocabulary consolidation. It combines live lessons, in which you will participate in regular, interactive, tutorled communicative activities and receive support and advice, and guided selfstudy tasks, for which you will be given constructive feedback. All participants also have regular individual tutorials, in which they can discuss progress, receive advice and ask questions. As well as skills work, the course may include theme-based tasks and the opportunity to practise making presentations. The General English course is suitable for students who have studied English for a year or more and are at Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate or Upper Intermediate level (A2 to C1). Business English or examination preparation classes (such as IELTS or Cambridge English examination preparation) are available on request, subject to sufficient demand.

English Language Summer Course This course continues the General English course over the summer term, with a minimum length of study of two weeks. It combines language skills and communication work and can incorporate discussion and presentation tasks on themes such as York and British culture. 69

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English for Specific Purposes We are also able to provide bespoke, specialist or one-to-one programmes to meet your individual needs. To find out more about these options please visit: yorksj.ac.uk/international/pathways or email: global@yorksj.ac.uk

I feel so welcomed on campus and have had such a great time meeting new people. YSJ has made it easy to adjust to studying abroad and I am very thankful I chose to come to YSJ. Ashley, USA | Sport and Exercise Therapy

TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMMES

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With over 180 years’ experience of training teachers, we offer an exciting and well established suite of programmes for language teachers who want to develop their skills and refresh their teaching. As well as running a variety of English language courses, we also have many years’ experience running customised teacher development courses, working with groups to design courses to fit their individual requirements. Some examples of institutions we have worked with are Jining Education Bureau, Catalan Government Education Department, Communidad de Madrid and Yantai University.

Teacher Development Programme

CELTA

English Language Development for Teachers

CELTA is an initial qualification for those with little or no experience of teaching English to speakers of other languages. It is awarded by Cambridge Assessment English, part of the University of Cambridge and is accepted throughout the world as the gold standard in teaching English to speakers of other languages.

Teaching Knowledge Test We are proud to offer the Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) from Cambridge Assessment English. TKT is evidence of how you are developing as a teacher and is ideal if you would like to prove your teaching knowledge with a globally recognised certificate.

Our bespoke courses for teacher development are created to meet the specific requirements for groups who would like to develop their existing skills and liven up their teaching. You will be taught by our academics, who are also practising teachers, each with a wealth of practical experience gained through teaching and training in many environments all over the world.

We have created this programme specifically for international teachers of English who would like to refresh their English language skills. Practical and participatory in nature, the course places an emphasis on communication. You will participate in a range of engaging activities aimed at both improving your English and increasing your confidence. To find out more about these options please visit: yorksj.ac.uk/international/pathways

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SUMMER SCHOOLS

Our two-week summer school programmes are offered exclusively to international students. Each course consists of ten academic morning sessions where you’ll work towards a final presentation. In the afternoons you will be offered the opportunity to join cultural activities, in or around York, that are related to your choice of studies, allowing you to contextualise you learnings within UK culture. Each summer school programme offers a unique insight into the subject area and the latest research surrounding it. The programmes not only provide a fantastic basis for further academic study but also help you make connections with your own experiences and prepare you to take home new knowledge, which you can share with teachers and students in your home institution. Throughout your time here you’ll be accompanied by our Global Ambassadors. These guides are current students, keen to share their university experience with you and show you around our campus and the beautiful city of York.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS Pre-sessional

Pre-Sessional English

If you do not currently meet the English language or academic entry requirements for your chosen degree, our Pre-sessional Programmes can help you achieve the necessary entry requirements to study an undergraduate course. We can only accept UK Visas and Immigration approved SELT IELTS (IELTS for UKVI) exams as evidence of English language ability.

If you require IELTS 6.0 to join your chosen undergraduate programme you will need to do: • 8 weeks if you have IELTS for UKVI 5.0 overall, with no skill lower than 4.5 • 5 weeks if you have IELTS for UKVI 5.5 overall, with no skill lower than 5.0 If you require IELTS 6.5 to join your chosen undergraduate programme you will need to do: • 8 weeks if you have IELTS for UKVI 5.5 overall, with no skill lower than 5.0 • 5 weeks if you have IELTS for UKVI 6.0 overall, with no skill lower than 5.5 Requirements change if you are doing a longer pre-sessional course. Please enquire directly to us at: global@yorksj.ac.uk.

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IELTS (Academic)

6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component)

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)

Overall score of 169, with no score below 162

Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)

Overall score of 180, with no score below 180

Pearson (PTE)

Overall score of 46 Listening: minimum level 36 Speaking: minimum level 36 Reading: minimum level 36 Writing: minimum level 36

LanguageCert

Overall score of 33+ (in B2 Communicator range) Minimum score of 25 in each skill (in B2 Communicator range)

Trinity

ISE III (C1 SELT) with a Pass in each component

TOEFL iBT (home Overall score of 75 (Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20, edition also accepted) Writing 20), other forms of TOEFL are not acceptable Oxford Test of English

Overall score of 127 with nothing less than 112 in any component

GCSE

Grade C or above in English Language

iGCSE

Grade C or above in English as 1st and 2nd Language

AS or A Level

Pass in English Language

Bachelors or Masters Degree

Successful completion at a University in a majority English speaking country where the language of tuition has been English

European Baccalaureate

L1 – 6.0 L2 – 7.0 L3 – 7.5

International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO)

English A: Literature (Standard: Level 4, Higher: Level 4) English A: Literature and Language (Standard: Level 5, Higher: Level 4) English Language B (Standard: Level 6, Higher: Level 5)

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ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS With students from over 100 countries, we accept many different qualifications. The information provided below is a general guide to our entry requirements. Please note specific requirements may vary on a course by course basis. Please contact our International Admissions Team for help. york.intl@yorksj.ac.uk Country

Qualification Title

Australia

A minimum grade of C in the Australia Capital Territory Year 12 Certificate, Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (NTCET), South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or Western Australia Certificate of Education (WACE). A minimum grade of SA in the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) or Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) or 3/6 in the New South Wales Higher School Certificate for courses requiring 96 UCAS points.

Bangladesh

If your highest level of qualification is Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Intermediate Certificate you will need to complete an International Foundation Programme.

Bulgaria

A minimum grade of 5 in the National Certificate in the Диплома за Средно Специално Образование (Diploma of Completed Secondary Specialised Education) or Диплома за Cредно Oбразование (Diploma of Completed Secondary Education) for courses requiring96 UCAS points.

Canada

A minimum grade of 65% for the Northwest Territories High School Diploma and 72% for the British Columbia Adult Graduation Diploma, British Columbia Certificate of Graduation or Yukon Certificate of Graduation. For all other qualifications a minimum of 70% or B/B- is required.

China

A minimum grade of 60% in the (Graduation Certificate from a Specialised College (Zhongzhuan) or a Vocational Secondary School (Zhongzhi / Zhigao)) for courses requiring 96 UCAS points. Please contact Admissions directly if you have studied the (Chinese University / College Entrance Examination (Gaokao)), as these requirements vary depending on where you have studied. We also accept GAOKAO for Undergraduate study, with overall of 70% GAOKAO Score (excluding Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy courses.)

Cyprus

A minimum grade of 80% or 17 in the Apolytirion for courses requiring 96 UCAS points.

Egypt

A minimum grade of 70% in the Al-Azhar Training Diploma for courses requiring 96 UCAS points. If your highest level of qualification is the General Certificate of Secondary Education, you will need to complete an International Foundation Programme.

France

A minimum grade of 11.5 in the Baccalaur at or Brevet de Technicien for courses requiring 96 UCAS points.

Germany

A minimum grade of 3.2 in the Abitur for courses requiring 96 UCAS points.

Ghana

Completed Year 1 (level 100) of a degree course at a recognised Ghanaian university with a GPA 2.6 or higher. Ordinary National Diploma/National Diploma/Diploma from a Federal University/National Certificate of Education all at minimum lower credit pass or a pass on all modules from a recognised International Foundation Programme.

Greece

A minimum grade of 80% or 17 in the Apolytirion for courses requiring 96 UCAS points.

Hong Kong

A minimum grade of DDD in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE) or 444 in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) for courses requiring 96 UCAS points.

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Hungary

A minimum score of 3.5 in the Secondary Education Graduation Certificate (Erettsegi Bizonyetvany/Matura).

India

Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC/Standard XII/All India Senior School Certificate/Indian School Certificate/CBSE) or a 3 or 4 year Diploma (from State Board of Technical Education or in an Allied Health subject) at aggregate 60% or higher or a minimum of 28 points from an International Baccalaureate Diploma

Italy

A minimum grade of 65% in the Diploma di Esame di Stato for courses requiring 96 UCAS points.

Japan

If your highest level of qualification is the Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate), you will need to complete an International Foundation Programme.

Kazakhstan

A minimum grade of Mimimum хорошо, khorosho, Good, 80% or ECTS Grade C in the Diploma of Secondary Vocational Education for courses requiring 96 UCAS points. If your highest level of qualification is the Attestat o srednem obrazovami (Certificate of Completed Secondary Education), you will need to complete an appropriate International Foundation Programme.

Kenya

If your highest level of qualification is the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), you will need to complete a recognised Foundation Programme.

Lebanon

If your highest level of qualification is the need to complete an International Foundation Programme.

Macau

A minimum grade of CCC in the Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) or 2.3/4 in the Ensino Secundario Complementar for courses requiring 96 UCAS points.

Malaysia

A minimum grade of CCC in the STPM (Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia/Malaysian Higher School Certificate or three subjects at grade B6 or above in the UEC (Unified Examination Certificate) Senior Middle Level or a Grade C+ or a 2.33 GPA in the Post School Certificate, DVM (Diploma Vokasional Malaysia) (Malaysia Vocational Diploma) or Matrikulasi (Matriculation Certificate) for courses requiring 96 UCAS points.

Morocco

A minimum grade of 14/20 (Bien) in the Diplome du Baccalaur at, Diplome de Technicien Specialise or Brevet de Technicien Superieur for courses requiring 96 UCAS points.

Nepal

Minimum grade of 60% or CGPA 2.4/4 or above from the Higher Secondary Education Board (Standard Class XII) by National Exam Board.

Netherlands

A minimum grade of 7 in the Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (University Preparation Education) (VWO) or the MBO Middelbaar Beroepsonderwijs diploma for courses requiring 96 UCAS points.

New Zealand

A minimum grade of Acheivement with Merit: 80 credits (60 level 3 minimum) in the National Certificate in Educational Achievement Level 3 with New Zealand University Entrance for courses requiring 96 UCAS points.

Nigeria

Completed Year 1 (level 100) of a degree course at a recognised Nigerian university with a GPA 2.6 or higher. Ordinary National Diploma/National Diploma/Diploma from a Federal University/National Certificate of Education all at minimum lower credit pass or a pass on all modules from a recognised International Foundation Programme.

Norway

A minimum grade of 3 in the Vitnem l for videreg ende oppl ring (Leaving Certificate from Upper Secondary School) for courses requiring 96 UCAS points. The certificate must bear the phrase “oppnadd generell studiekompetanse” in order to grant access to higher education, this is found in the top left corner of the certificate.

Pakistan

Associate Degree/Bachelor Degree (2 years) - Minimum 54.5% or 2.5 or CB for courses requiring 96 UCAS points. If your highest level of qualification is a Senior High School Certificate, you will need to complete an International Foundation Programme.

Poland

A minimum grade of 60% in the Swiadectwo Dojrzałości / Matura for courses requiring 96 UCAS points.

Portugal

A minimum grade of 14 in the Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundarios / Certidao do Decimo Segundo Ano or the Diploma Nivel Secundario de Educacao / Certificado Nivel Secundario de Educacao for courses requiring 96 UCAS points.

Romania

A minimum grade of 7 in the Diplomă de Bacalaureat (Baccalaureate Diploma) for courses requiring 96 UCAS points.

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Russia

If your highest level of qualification is the Attestat o Srednem Obrzovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education), you will need to complete an International Foundation Programme.

Saudi Arabia

A minimum grade of 70%, overall grade C or 3.00 points overall in the Diploma from a Technical College/Vocational Institute or the Diploma from a Health College/Institute for courses requiring 96 UCAS points. If your highest level of qualification is the Thanawiya (General Secondary Education Certificate), you will need to complete an International Foundation Programme.

Singapore

The Singapore / Cambridge GCE A Levels carry UCAS points, please see standard UCAS point entry requirements for your chosen course.

South Korea

A minimum grade of GPA 2.5 or 70% or Grade C in the Junior College Diploma or Associate Degree for courses requiring 96 UCAS points.

Spain

A minimum grade of 6.5 (out of 10) in the Titulo de Bachiller for courses requiring 96 UCAS points.

Sri Lanka

A minimum grade of 3 Advanced Level passes at C (Credit) or higher in the Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) for courses requiring 96 UCAS points.

Taiwan

If your highest level of qualification is the (Senior High School Leaving Certificate) or (Senior Vocational High School Leaving Certificate), you will need to complete an International Foundation Programme.

Thailand

If your highest level of qualification is the Certificate of Secondary Education, Maw 6 or Certificate of Vocational Education, you will need to complete an International Foundation Programme.

Turkey

If your highest level of qualification is the Lise Diplomasi (High School Diploma), you will need to complete an International Foundation Programme.

Uganda

A minimum grade of CCC in the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE), East African Advanced Certificate of Education or Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) for courses requiring 96 UCAS points.

United Arab Emirates

A minimum grade of C (2), with pass rate of minumum 65% in the Higher College of Technology Diploma for courses requiring 96 UCAS points. If your highest level of qualification is the General Secondary Education Certificate, you will need to complete an International Foundation Programme.

United States

A minimum GPA of 2.8 or higher from a High School Diploma and one of the following: 1180 in the SAT, or 2 APs with a 3 or higher, or at least 24 in the ACT for courses requiring 96 UCAS points.

Vietnam

A minimum grade of of 7.0 (3.0 GPA on 4 point scale) or 70% or Grade C in the Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Cấp Chuy n Nghiệp (Intermediate Professional Education Diploma) or Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Cấp Nghề (Vocational Intermediate Diploma) for courses requiring 96 UCAS points.

Zimbabwe

A minimum grade of CCC in the Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education at Advanced Level or minimum B (Very Satisfactory) grade in the National Diploma for courses requiring 96 UCAS points.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

International Baccalaureate Certificate

A minimum of 24 IB points overall . Standard Level 4 in Maths or Science is required for courses that require GCSE Maths or Science.

We will convert your IB grades (HL and SL) into UCAS points with a minimum of 96 UCAS minimum required.

For more information, please email our Admissions Team: york.intl@yorksj.ac.uk

Please be aware that grade requirements may vary for different courses. If you are unsure of the grade required for entry, please contact our International Admissions Team directly.

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FEES, FUNDING AND SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships

Funding

All new, international applicants, studying at our York campus are entitled to receive our £1,000 Scholarship. Once you have received your offer to join York St John, we will send you details on applying for the scholarship.

We accept a variety of funding options such as the Norwegian state loans, German DAAD funding and government sponsored students from a range of countries. For further information speak to our funding advice team at: fundingadvice@yorksj. ac.uk or call +44 (0)1904 876939.

International students who are successful in gaining offers for the following 8 undergraduate taught courses will be eligible for a scholarship worth £3,750 per year: • International Business BA (Hons) • Digital Marketing and Data Analytics BSc (Hons) • Computer Science BSc (Hons) • Software Engineering BSc (Hons) • Law LLB (Hons) • Hospitality and Tourism Management BA (Hons) • Games Development BSc (Hons) • Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) Please note: to be eligible for this scholarship, students must be starting year 1 of the degree programme and must pay the first year’s fees in FULL prior to enrolment.

Tuition Fees Tuition fees vary depending on study level, programme and duration. Details of tuition fees for all our courses can be found on our website. www.yorksj. ac.uk/international-fees

US students are entitled to federal loans. More detailed information is available at: www.yorksj.ac.uk/international/ fundingopportunities/loans-for-usstudents

Deposits Most international students need to pay a deposit. The amount is 50% of the first year's tuition fees. This amount will be shown on your unconditional offer e-mail. You need to pay the deposit before your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) can be given for your visa application. No deposit is needed for sponsored students, students with US federal loans, and students with Norwegian State Loans. These students need to provide the following: Sponsored students must submit a sponsor letter to the university. US students paying through the federal loans system must submit an official notification of the loan to our admissions team. Norwegian students paying through the Norwegian state loans system must provide the preliminary statement of financial support to the admissions team. Pre-sessional course students must pay the 50% deposit as well as 100% of the Presessional fees.

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LIVING COSTS ACCOMMODATION

WELLBEING

£104 - £194 PER WEEK

£25 - £40 PER WEEK

We offer all international students the chance to live in their choice of university-owned accommodation at affordable rates.

There is a fitness suite on our main campus. As well as the gym you can join a choice of classes.

FOOD SHOPPING

DINING OUT

£25 - £40 PER WEEK

£7 - £10 PER MEAL

There is a choice of supermarkets close to the University. For specialist Asian choices try Regency Supermarket and Oriental Express. For Afro-Caribbean food go to Jojo’s in Acomb. Makkah International Food sell a range of Halal items.

York has a huge range of restaurants from take-aways and cafes to modern eateries and high-end restaurants. There are lots of deals available and you can easily eat out for less than £10.

LIVING COSTS

COFFEE £2.50 - £3.50 EACH

CINEMA £5 - £7

MOBILE PHONE £5 - £10 A WEEK

DAY TRANSPORT TICKET £3

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There are lots of opportunities in York to meet other people, which I did by joining the local Men’s Football Club. It basically feels like a giant family and I really feel like part of the community here in York. Bachi, Spain | Film and Television Production BA (Hons)

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1 RESEARCH Research and select the course you want to study.

2 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Check that you meet our entry, English language and academic requirements.

STEP GUIDE TO APPLYING RESEARCH

3 APPLY Make your application! You can either apply directly through our website or through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS code Y75).

Register and log on to apply by visiting www.ucas.com. UCAS applications open annually on 1 September and the deadline for equal consideration of all applications is 25 January the following year. We will still consider applications made until 30 June, when UCAS closes.

DIRECT A direct application form is available with guidance about any documents you may need to submit alongside your application. Visit: www.yorksj.ac.uk/international/ how-to-apply

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5 CONGRATULATIONS!

DOCUMENTATION

If your application is successful, you will receive an offer to join the York St John University family!

Provide supporting documents we ask for as part of the conditions of your offer.

6 VISA If you need to apply for a visa, now is the time. You can find our more information about this step by visiting: www.yorksj.ac.uk/visas

CONFIRMATION OF ACCEPTANCE FOR STUDIES A Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) is a unique code which will enable you to apply for a Student visa (if you need one). We will become your sponsor in the UK after we issue you with a CAS.

9 ACCOMMODATION

IT’S NEARLY TIME!

Choose your new home. Check out our range of accommodation options at: www.yorksj.ac.uk/accommodation

Book your flights and prepare for your arrival in the UK.

YOU’RE HERE Arrive in the UK before the start of term and explore your new home. We offer pre-bookable airport pick-ups from Manchester airport, in September and January to help you get settled in.

Any other questions? If you have any questions on entry requirements or how to apply then just get in touch with our International Admissions Team. E: york.intl@yorksj.ac.uk T: +44 (0)1904 876251 W: yorksj.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply 83

INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2023

MAKE YOUR

MONEY

GO FURTHER

YORKSJ.AC.UK

Working

York Residents’ Festival

If you’re studying a full degree on a Student Visa you may be able to work up to 20 hours per week during term time. Our careers service, LaunchPad, can help you to find work.

If you’re in York at the end of January, look out for the York Residents’ Festival, which offers residents and students free entry to many attractions, plus discounts in shops and restaurants. Visit: www.visityork.org for more information.

NUS Totum You are entitled to an NUS Totum, which you can get from the Students’ Union. This offers many discounts all around York and the UK, as well as online.

Money advice York St John University has invested in an online money education tool called Blackbullion. You can prepare for the financial reality of university life by completing the International Student pathway section. Register at: www. blackbullion.com. This online tool is designed so that you can learn at your own pace and develop your skills to help make the best financial decisions in the future.

Student Funding Advice Team Get in touch with our dedicated student funding advice team for further information. fundingadvice@yorksj.ac.uk www.yorksj.ac.uk/money

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The One in a

GREAT LOCATION

York is easily reached by road, rail and air travel. Travelling times to York 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

By rail from Leeds Newcastle Manchester London Birmingham Edinburgh

25 mins 1 hour 1 hour 25 mins 1 hour 50 mins 1 hour 55 mins 2 hours 30 mins

Glasgow Edinburgh Newcastle Belfast

The information in this prospectus is intended for those applying for 2023 entry and was correct at the time of publication. For the most up to date information, please visit our website: yorksj.ac.uk/international Thank you to all of the students who have contributed to this prospectus with their words and photos. 86

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