Welcome to YorkCONTENTS
Meet us3

Choose York5

The city of York

7

Campus life

9

York in pictures

11

Accommodation

12

Support and wellbeing

14

Preparation and arrival

16

Study at York

18

Fees and funding

21

Undergraduate applications

23

Postgraduate applications

25

Undergraduate courses

28

Postgraduate courses

36

Research areas

44

Campus map

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MEET US

Discover what studying
and living in York isreally like.

Talk to a York student
Our International Ambassadors
are happy to speak to you about
their experience in York. Chatwith an ambassador online:york.ac.uk/study/chatSupport available inyour country
York staff make regular overseas
visits. In some countries, we also
have local representatives who
can provide help and advice
with the application process
and preparation to study at York.
Connect with a representative:york.ac.uk/yourcountry3Take an online campus tour

Get the student view

Explore York from the comfort
of your own home with ourwhistle-stop virtual Open Day
experience. Watch videos, 360s
and take a tour of campus andthe city: york.ac.uk/virtual-visit

Get the inside view on life at York – thefun stuff and the challenges – from ourstudent blogs: blogs.york.ac.uk

Discover our online events
Join us for our virtual events thattake place throughout the year.
See what events we have planned:york.ac.uk/meet-us-online

Well connectedYork is one of Britain’s best connected
cities. It is easy to get to and a greatbase for exploring the UK. You can be
in London in two hours, Leeds in 20
minutes and Manchester in one and ahalf hours.

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CHOOSE YORK
Discover life at Yorkas part of our diverse
community of students
from over 150 countries.

An outstanding
education experience
Let’s create. Let’s innovate. Let’s build
a brighter future, together.

Join our global community
Live and study with independent
thinkers from over 150 countries andmake friends from all over the globe.

Shape your future
Enhance your career prospects
through exciting opportunities that
help you stand out from the crowd.

Have space to think
Benefit from our £500m investment
in new student accommodation andstate-of-the-art facilities.

93%of York graduates entered workor further study within 15 monthsof graduating
HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey
2020/21, international graduates

27%

of our students are from outside
the UK
Undergraduate and postgraduate
student headcount 2022/23

Beautiful City

York is regularly voted one of thebest places to live in the UK due toits high quality of life5

Feel at home
Live and study in our beautiful, green
parkland campus and make friends
through our college system – it provides
an instant social life and a secure,supportive environment.

Try something different
Meet interesting people and enjoy avibrant social life through a variety ofactivities on campus. There are over
200 social, cultural, international andreligious student-led societies and over
60 sports clubs to choose from.

Explore our city of contrasts
Discover our student-friendly,
contemporary city, which is rich inhistory and regularly named as one of
the best places to live in Britain.

6york.ac.uk“My days at the
University of York
have been a really
exceptional and lifechanging experience.
York has everything –excellent academics,
beautiful nature on
campus, a diverse
environment andfriendly people.”
Abdikarim, Somalia

THE CITY
OF YORK

Our idyllic parkland
campus is withinwalking distance ofthe bustling city
centre, which means
you can enjoy thebest of both worlds.
York is a contemporary, studentfriendly city, renowned for its richhistory and heritage. With apopulation of over 200,000, it's abuzzing city that’s big enough tofeel vibrant and small enough tofeel like home.

Shopping and eating:high-street favourites andcosy cafés
Major retail chains and independent
stores share York’s iconic medieval
streets. And if you need a bite to eat,the city boasts a thriving street foodscene, high quality restaurants andquirky coffee shops.

Nightlife: creative hotspots
and impressive venues
From quirky pubs to popular clubs,York has a diverse mix of venues
that showcase aspiring musiciansand established acts. The city is also
home to a range of museums andgalleries, as well as York Theatre
Royal and a choice of cinemas.
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Family life: green spaces andinteractive attractions
York is a great place to raise a family.
It has high-performing schools anda wealth of activities and welcoming
spaces for you to enjoy. Have apicnic in the Museum Gardens orstroll around Rowntree Park, with
its play parks and café, and enjoy
fantastic views of York Minster from
Dean’s Park.

Well connected: idylliccountryside and sweeping
coastlines
York’s central location is perfectfor exploring other UK andEuropean cities. London is only
two hours away by train and you
can reach Edinburgh in two and ahalf hours. The beautiful Yorkshire
countryside and coastline are also
on our doorstep.
Travel independently or as partof a group to make friends andmemories. Our Students' Union
often arranges trips to cities,
national parks and the coast.
Find out more: yusu.org“I love the history of York.
The city walls, the rivers,
the arches, the gardens:
everything in York tells
a story. In a few shortmonths, York has become
home for me. The city is
charming, always bustling,
yet somehow comfortable.
I believe York is theperfect blend of history
and modernity.”
Ishah, India“I feel blessed to beable to live in York. I
love having the comfort
and safety of the city
combined with many
tourist attractions andamazing lush greenery.
This is a city like no other!”Weng Lum, Malaysia

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CAMPUS LIFE
Our beautiful parkland
campus provides
everything you need tomake the most of youruniversity experience.

Colleges
You will join one of the University's
eleven colleges at York. These small,distinct communities will become yourhome from home. Your college will
provide you with a network of support,
friendship, facilities, and a full calendarof events and activities to help you
settle in.

Culture and entertainment
It’s important to unwind during yourstudies. Whatever you’re interested in,
you’ll find something to enjoy.
On-campus, we have:• our very own student-run theatre,
The Drama Barn
• a cinema run by students, forstudents, staff and the public• a whole host of student societies
dedicated to music, dance, drama
and comedy• a rich programme of free open
lectures and inspirational events
such as YorkTalks, our annual
research showcase

Students' Union
Run for, with, and by students, theUniversity of York Students’ Union(YUSU) make sure you get the mostout of your university experience.
They oversee student-run sportand social societies, host a varietyof events on campus, provide
welfare support and volunteering
opportunities and campaign on issues
decided by you. Find out more:yusu.org

International Students'
Association
The International Students’
Association (ISA) is a student groupwhich exists to represent international
students' interests, run social
events and offer support. Find out
more: yusu.org/your-voice/network/
international• York Festival of Ideas, featuring
hundreds of free events to educate,entertain and inspire, including talks,
exhibitions, theatre, music and film.
9Societies and sport
There are over 200 student-run
societies and over 60 sports clubs foryou to get involved in. You don’t haveto be an expert or pro to join – it’s allabout new experiences, making friends
and having fun. York Sport Village
and York Sport Centre also provide a
choice of excellent sports facilities.

Food and drink
The campus is packed with places to
eat and drink and we cater for a diverse
range of dietary requirements. There isalso access to convenience stores,
where you can pick up your groceries
and essentials.

Getting around
We’re situated just outside York city
centre, and everything is withinwalking or cycling distance. You canalso use the fast and frequent bus
service that runs between both partsof campus and on to the city centre
and station, or hire an e-scooter or
e-bike to whisk you into town. York is
one of the UK’s most cycle-friendly
cities and we have plenty of cycle
racks on campus. Explore campus
highlights: york.ac.uk/campus-tours

Our commitment to equality,
diversity and inclusion
Being an international, researchled university relies on equality
in participation, progression andsuccess for all. We are committed tocreating a working, learning, social
and living environment that will
enable all our students and staff toachieve their potential. Our students
will experience and celebrate diverse
cultures, knowledge and identities
and are encouraged to make apositive contribution to the city,
region and beyond.

“Student societies areprobably one of my favourite
things at university. With
over 200 different societies
at York, you are sure to findsomething that you enjoy.
From sports such as netballor football to somethingas specific as hummus
making, there’s a group foreverything and everyone.”
Colombe, Switzerland

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Student lifeYORK INPICTURES

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ACCOMMODATIONAll our accommodation is located on or very near
campus and is centred around our colleges. Eachcollege has a welcoming, supportive community,
so you will soon feel at home.

What are my room options?

En-suite or shared bathroom

Price bands

Our rooms either have an
en-suite bathroom or they havea washbasin in the room withaccess to a shared bathroom.

Prices reflect the size of the room, as
well as the number of people sharing
kitchen and bathroom facilities.

Catered or self-catered
We offer self-catering and cateredoptions. Both include access to ashared kitchen.

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Let lengths
For undergraduate students ourrooms are available for 40-week and44-week lets, which include winterand spring vacations or 50-week lets,
which also include most of the summer
vacation. All our postgraduate rooms
are available for at least 50 weeks,
which includes the winter, spring andsummer vacations.

Additional requirements

Prioritised accommodation

We have rooms suitable for students withhealth or disability requirements. You
should mention these requirements inyour accommodation application.

As an international taught student,
you will be prioritised for an offer
of accommodation that is owned,
managed or approved by the
University. See our website for further
details: york.ac.uk/accommodation

Families and couples
If you are bringing your family or
partner with you to the UK it may bepossible to stay in accommodation on
campus. Only one person in the couple orfamily needs to be a full-time registeredstudent to be eligible to apply.

Costs
Single, self-catered rooms on campus
cost from £99 to £208 per week, withcatered rooms available from £143 to£226 per week (prices are for 2023/24
entry and may change).

What is included?
• bedroom, shared kitchen andshared bathroom or en-suite• wifi and 100Mbps wired internet accesswith no download limit inevery bedroom

Living off campus
There is a wide selection of private
sector accommodation withinwalking distance of the University.
Rents vary and usually do not include
bills for water, electricity, heating orinternet access.

Colleges
You will be a member of one of oureleven colleges throughout yourtime here. Your college will provide
you with a network of support and acalendar of events and activities tohelp you settle in, make friends andexplore interests. Find out more:york.ac.uk/college-life• shared kitchens are cleaned oncea week and shared bathrooms arecleaned regularly• electricity, heating, water, andcontents insurance• 24-hour campus security presence.
Find out what to bring with you:york.ac.uk/students/new/international/
what-to-bring

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SUPPORT AND
WELLBEING
Our support network ishere if you need it and weoffer dedicated services forinternational students.

International student support
We will help you settle in througha range of orientation events andsupport including a Manchester
Airport collection service at set
times of the year, a Welcome Week
at the beginning of the academic
year and immigration advice. You
can also get to know others throughthe student-run International
Students’ Association.

Buddying Scheme
The International Student Buddying
Scheme supports you by pairing
you up with a current student. Your
Buddy will share their own university
experiences with you and be on
hand with friendly advice.

Students with children
Our family network will help you
meet and socialise with otherparents. Further information on
local schools, childcare options
and the York Campus Nursey:
york.ac.uk/nurseryOpen Door and Disability
Open Door is a team of mental healthprofessionals providing support tostudents. Our Disability Advisers offer
support, advice and guidance tostudents with a diagnosed disability.

College team
Each college has a wellbeing team ofstaff and students. They will welcome
and support you and help you make themost of college and university life.

Academic supervisor
An academic supervisor will support
you through your studies. You will meet
regularly and they will advise you on
your academic progress and personal
development.

“The University pays alot of attention to mental
health and wellbeing.
I feel like I could talk toanyone in my department
if I feel like I'm struggling.
The University also holds
many helpful workshops
on academic writing andmaths skills.”
Beliz, Turkey

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Independent advice

Careers support

Students' Union

Our Careers and Placements
team offers a range ofopportunities to enhance yourcareer prospects, including:If you need guidance relating to yourcourse or personal matters you can talkto staff in the Students’ Union Advice
and Support Centre (ASC).

Chaplaincy
The Christian chaplains at the
University are available to peopleof all faiths and none. There is also
a network of contacts from otherworld faiths and dedicated spaces forprayer and reflection on campus.

Health services
The health centre closest to campus,
Unity Health, offers doctors’
appointments, a repeat prescription
service and walk-in clinics.

• our unique York Strengths
programme to help you
identify what you’re goodat and enjoy most (for firstyear undergraduates,
postgraduate taught students
and visiting students)• networking at regular careers
fairs and events (on campus
or online) and the chance toexplore job opportunities• volunteering, to broaden
your leadership andorganisational skills• advice on part-time work andinternships that fit in with yourvisa requirements• support to understand youroptions for working in the
UK or preparing to find workback home.
Discover more about how we canhelp you prepare for your careerat york.ac.uk/careers

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PREPARATION
AND ARRIVAL
Once you have accepted
your place there are a few
things you need to know
before you arrive.

Before you leave home
Visa information
If you have accepted your offer
and require a Student Visa, you
can request your Confirmation of
Acceptance for Studies (CAS) online
via You@York, our online application
portal. Once the CAS is issued,

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you can apply for your visa. Our
Immigration Advice Service offers
help and support with your visa
application. Find out more:york.ac.uk/students/support/international/immigration

Healthcare
You will need to pay an immigration
health surcharge if you require a
Student Visa. This entitles you toreceive free health services from the
National Health Service (NHS). On
arrival at York you can register witha doctor/general practitioner (GP)at Unity Health, next to the campus.
If you require medical treatment in
the UK, a full up-to-date vaccination
record (in English, if possible) will
help you get the best care possible.
There are additional charges for dental
treatments available on the NHS.

Student view
Travelling to the UK
International student Gracia,
from Indonesia, shares her top
tips for travelling to the UK.
Itinerary: Book and arrange
your travel itinerary in advance.
Paperwork: Prepare andmanage your visa along withother additional requirements(for example, health certificate
and vaccination certificates).
Packing: You do not have tobring a lot of daily essentials like
toothpaste or soap. For clothes,
remember that the weather andclimate in your home country
and in the UK might be different.
Accommodation: Make sure
you have already secured youraccommodation in York. Get
more student views on
preparing for life at York atyork.ac.uk/blogs-international

Arriving at York
Airports
We recommend that you arrive at
Manchester Airport if possible. We offer
a free Manchester Airport collection
service in September, where you will
be welcomed by University staff andstudents. You can book your place
online after completing enrolment.
Alternatively, you can get a train fromthe airport which takes takes around
two hours. Other nearby airports
are Leeds-Bradford and Newcastle
International.

The first week
During the first week of Autumn Term,the University of York Students’ Union(YUSU) and colleges organise activities
and events to help new undergraduates
settle in. There are also different
events specifically for international
students. You’ll get to know your new
surroundings and meet new people.

Semester dates
Our academic year is split into twosemesters with winter, spring andsummer vacations. See a full list of term
dates: york.ac.uk/termdates

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STUDY AT
YORK

Why study in the UK?
A UK degree is recognised
worldwide by employers andgovernment agencies.
Live and study in a multiculturalenvironment: the UK is home
to over 600,000 international
higher education students (Higher
Education Statistics Agency(HESA) 2020/21).
Find out more about the benefitsof studying in the UK: york.ac.uk/
study-in-uk

Types of course
Undergraduate degrees
An undergraduate degree (known as a
Bachelors) typically lasts three years.
There are also some four year andfive-year degrees which might include
a work placement, a year abroad or a
Masters year (known as an Integrated
Masters) with more advanced study.
Many courses specialise in a single
subject and we offer some joint or
combined honours degrees.
Qualifications include:• Bachelor of Science (BSc)• Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)• Integrated Masters (for example,
MBiol, MChem, MEng, MMath, MPhys
and MSci)• Law (LLB)“The standard oflearning is next tonone. My lecturers andprofessors are readily
available to help with anyquestions and resources
for better learning.”
Chukwudiuto, Nigeria

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Postgraduate taught
A Masters, or other specialist
postgraduate taught degree, will
help you develop and build upon
the skills and knowledge learned atundergraduate level. They typicallylast one year.
Qualifications include:• Master of Science (MSc)• Master of Arts (MA)• Master of Business Administration(MBA)• Master of Engineering (MEng)• Master of Law (LLM)• Master of Public Administration (MPA)• Master of Public Health (MPH)• Master of Research (MRes)• MA/MSc by Research• Postgraduate Certificate andDiploma (PGCert and PGDip)
A range of online and distance learning
postgraduate courses are also available.

Postgraduate research
Research degrees are the highest
degree awarded by UK universities.
They allow you to take an in-depth
study of a particular topic.
Qualifications and typical duration:• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) –three years• Master of Philosophy (MPhil) –two years• Master of Arts (MA) by research –one year• Master of Science (MSc) byresearch – one year

We offer some four-year PhDs and asmall number of online and distancelearning PhDs.

International pathway courses
Our specially designed courses will help
you prepare for degree-level study atYork. Study at our International Pathway
College on campus and benefit fromoutstanding teaching by University
staff. If you complete the course to therequired level, you will be guaranteed aplace on your chosen degree.

Undergraduate pathway courses
The Foundation Certificate programme
is available in the following subject
areas:• Business and Finance• Computing Science and Engineering• Humanities, Creative Arts and Media• Interactive Media• Law and Social Sciences• Life Science, Biomedicine andEnvironment• Mathematics, Economics andActuarial Science
See further information: york.ac.uk/ipc

Postgraduate pathway courses
 he Pre-Masters courses are available inT
the following subject areas:• Business with Law• Education, Media and Social Sciences• Management and Quantitative Skills• Science, Technology, Engineeringand Mathematics
See further information: york.ac.uk/ipc19Pre-sessional English courses
Pre-sessional programmes help you
to develop your academic language
and skills with options to study both on
campus and online.
If you need to meet language
requirements, we will support you indeveloping your language and skills
within an academic context. This
will help better prepare you for youracademic life, and students often reportfeeling more prepared for their degree
after studying these programmes.
Our shorter courses are excellent for
students who have already met theirlanguage requirements, but would
like an introduction into academic life
at York, along with improving yourexisting academic language and skills in
advance of your studies.
If you are applying for a pre-sessional
English language course and requirea Student Visa, you must take a UK
government-approved Secure English
Language Test. After you have accepted
your offer, we will confirm which presessional course you should apply
to online via You@York, our online
portal where you can manage yourapplication.
See further information:york.ac.uk/presessionals

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Study options

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Teaching and assessment
Academics who are leaders intheir fields design our courses
to inspire and support you tograduation and beyond.

Academic support
You will get the guidance youneed from your tutors andacademic supervisor and throughassessment and feedback, suchas coursework, projects, group
work and exams.

Flexible options
Many courses allow you to pursue
areas of interest by choosing
from optional modules withinyour degree, or in some cases
from another subject.

Assessment methods
Assessment methods vary by
subject area and module. A
combination of examinations,practical work, essays,
dissertations, project work andoral assessment may be used.

Tailored teaching styles
You may attend small grouptutorials, as well as larger groupseminars and lectures, dependingon your course. Many modules
feature online resources andself-directed learning methods touse out of the classroom.

FEES AND FUNDING
Discover your funding options to help
with tuition fees and living costs.

Before you apply to a course, read our
detailed guidance on fees, funding
and living costs: york.ac.uk/study/
international/fees-funding

Tuition fees
International tuition fees dependon the type of course and whether
the course is classroom – or labbased. For 2024 entry to York,
international tuition fees range from
£22,200 to £29,400 (excluding
Medicine). A full list of our tuition
fees can be found on our website.
Find out more: york.ac.uk/study/
international/fees-funding

Masters fee discountOnce you have successfully completeda York undergraduate degree or shortcourse, you could be eligible for aten per cent tuition fee discount on a
Masters degree at York.

Annual fee increases forinternational students
If you are an international student andyour course is longer than one year,
you should be aware that the tuition
fee in following years will be subject toannual increases. You should take this
into account in your financial planning.
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The fees quoted in your offer letter are
normally for one year of study. Fees
are subject to increase in subsequent
years in line with the prevailing
Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation
rate (up to a maximum of 10%).

Funding support
As a university for public good,
York offers a wide range ofscholarships and awards tohelp talented students from all
backgrounds achieve their goals.
We offer scholarships, bursaries
and other funding to help you withtuition fees and living expenses.
Find out more about
undergraduate funding:york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/
fees-funding/international/
scholarships
Find out more about
postgraduate funding:york.ac.uk/study/postgraduatetaught/funding/international

Living costs
You can find information on living costs
and budgeting on our web pages:
Undergraduate:york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/feesfunding/living-costs
Postgraduate:york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/
fees/living-costs

Work while you study
You could take on a part-time job, suchas becoming an International Student
Ambassador, to help cover costs,
develop skills and strengthen your CV.
If you are on a full-time Student Visa
you can work up to 20 hours per weekin term-time.

“Receiving a scholarshiphas been the mostamazing support tohave received fromthe University and wasincredibly affirming as aninternational student.”
Keaton, USA

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APPLYING: UNDERGRADUATE

Here is your quick guide to applying. You should also readour detailed guidance: york.ac.uk/ug-apply

the entry
1 . Checkrequirements

Find requirements for your country:york.ac.uk/yourcountry. You canalso find the entry requirements foryour chosen course on the course
web page.

2.

Explore funding
options

Various funding options are available
to help with tuition fees and living
costs. Be sure to check the funding
application deadlines.

your
3 . Complete
application

Prepare your personal statement
and apply online: ucas.com

4.

Track yourapplication

You can track your application
online via UCAS Hub. There are two
types of offer you might receivefrom us:• conditional – you still need to meetsome or all of the conditions of youroffer

Important information
Interviews
Some departments may
require you to submit a self
assessment, samples of work
or attend an interview.

Language requirements
If you are a non-native
English-speaking applicant
you must provide evidenceof your English language
ability. If you need to meeta language condition, you
may be able to take a presessional language course
for entry to your chosen
degree. More information:york.ac.uk/ug-apply

International pathway
coursesIf you do not meet theentry requirements, someof our courses offer you
the opportunity to prepare
for entry via a Foundation
Certificate programme.
More information:york.ac.uk/ipc• unconditional – you have secured
your place.

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the terms and
5 . Readconditions

If your application is successful, youwill be notified of your offer via email.
If you have been awarded funding,ensure you have read the terms andconditions in your award letter too.

6.

Submitdocuments

7.

Apply foraccommodation

to join us
10 . Prepare
at York

Find out what to do before
you arrive and learn about our
free airport collection service
from Manchester: york.ac.uk/
international-new

You may need to submit thenecessary documents to meet any
conditions of your offer.

Key dates: york.ac.uk/
accommodationfor
8. Apply
your visa

If you require a Student Visa to
study in the UK, you will need aConfirmation of Acceptance forStudies (CAS). You can request
your CAS after you have accepted
an offer. We can issue your
CAS once your offer becomes
unconditional, and not longer
than six months before yourcourse starts.

9.

FIND OUT MORE
Applying	Enrol
onlineIn August, once your place isconfirmed, we will email you about
how to set up your IT account andcomplete enrolment.

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Personal statement
guidanceAPPLYING: POSTGRADUATE

Here is your quick guide to applying. You should also readour detailed guidance: york.ac.uk/pg-apply

the entry
1 . Checkrequirements

Find requirements for your country:york.ac.uk/yourcountry
You can also find the entry
requirements for your chosen courseon the course web page.

2.

Check thedeadline

The deadline for international
applications is published on our web
pages and you are encouraged toapply early, as entry is competitive.
Some courses have different deadlines
throughout the year.

3.

Explore funding
options

Various funding options are available
to help with tuition fees and living
costs. Be sure to check the funding
application process and deadlines.

4.

Complete yourapplication

Supply your supporting documents
and submit your application online. We
do not charge an application fee.

your
5. Track
application

You can track your application online
and upload any final supporting
documents via You@York.

6.

Read the terms andconditions

If your application is successful, youwill be notified of your offer via email.
There are two types of offer you might
receive from us:• conditional – you still need to meetsome or all of the conditions ofyour offer• unconditional – you have secured
your place at York.
Your offer letter will be available online
at You@York. If you have been awarded
funding, ensure you have read theterms and conditions in your award
letter too.

7.

Apply foraccommodation

Further information on
accommodation options andfor key dates: york.ac.uk/
accommodation

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for
8. Apply
your visa

If you require a Student Visa to
study in the UK, you will need aConfirmation of Acceptance forStudies (CAS). You can request
your CAS after you have accepted
an offer. We can issue your
CAS once your offer becomes
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Applying for a research
degreeIf you are applying to a research
degree you should visit
department web pages andcontact potential supervisors to
discuss research areas before
you apply. This will help toensure a proper match between
you and your prospective
supervisor.
You will also need to preparea research proposal with yourapplication. It must outline thetopic of your proposed researchand the questions it addresses.

What supporting documents
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You will need to supply us with:• an academic transcript• CV (optional)• evidence of financial support(if applicable)• details of your referees(if requested).
Some courses also require asample of your written work
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Language requirements
If you need to meet a language
condition, you may be able totake a pre-sessional language
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UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
Courses last three years
unless stated otherwise.
Once you start your course
you can explore study orwork abroad opportunities.
There is also an optional
placement year aspart of your degree. Search
our courses: york.ac.uk/
study/undergraduate/
courses/all

MBiol (Hons) (4 years)

Archaeology

Chemistry, Green Principles andSustainable Processes* BSc (Hons)
MChem (Hons) (4 years)

Archaeology BA (Hons) BSc (Hons)
Archaeology and Heritage BA (Hons)
Bioarchaeology BSc (Hons)
Historical Archaeology BA (Hons)

Biochemistry

Biomedical Sciences
Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons)
MBiomedSci (Hons) (4 years)

Chemistry
Chemistry* BSc (Hons) MChem(Hons) (4 years)
Chemistry, Biological andMedicinal Chemistry* BSc (Hons)
MChem (Hons) (4 years)

Chemistry, the Atmosphere andthe Environment* BSc (Hons)
MChem (Hons) (4 years)*These MChem (Hons) courses include ayear abroad, or in industry, or in the researchlaboratories at York..

Biochemistry BSc (Hons)
MBiochem (Hons) (4 years)

Computer Science

BiologyComputer Science BEng (Hons)
BSc (Hons) MEng (Hons) (4 years)

Biology BSc (Hons) MBiol (Hons)(4 years)Computer Science with Artificial
Intelligence MEng (Hons) (4 years)

Biotechnology
BSc (Hons) MBiol (Hons) (4 years)

Computer Science with Cyber
Security MEng (Hons) (4 years)

Ecology BSc (Hons) MBiol (Hons) (4 years)

Computer Science andMathematics BSc (Hons)
MMath (Hons) (4 years)

Genetics BSc (Hons) MBiol (Hons)(4 years)
Molecular Cell Biology BSc (Hons)
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All courses can be taken with anadditional year in industry.

Economics related studies
Economics BSc (Hons)
Economics and Econometrics BSc (Hons)
Economics, Econometrics andFinance BSc (Hons)
Economics and Finance BSc (Hons)
Economics and Mathematics BSc (Hons)
Economics and Philosophy BA (Hons)
Economics and Politics BA (Hons)
History and Economics BA (Hons)
Mathematics and Finance BSc (Hons)
Philosophy, Politics and Economics
BA (Hons)

Education
Education BA (Hons)
Psychology in Education BSc (Hons)
Sociology and Education BA (Hons)

Electronics and Engineering
Electronic and Communication
Engineering* BEng (Hons)
MEng (Hons) (4 years)
Electronic and Computer Engineering*
BEng (Hons) MEng (Hons) (4 years)

Electronic Engineering with Music
Technology Systems* BEng (Hons)
MEng (Hons) (4 years)
Electronic Engineering with
Nanotechnology* BEng (Hons)
MEng (Hons) (4 years)
Engineering* BEng (Hons) (4 years)
MEng (Hons) (4 years)
Engineering with a Foundation Year
BEng (Hons)
Engineering with Renewable Energy
MEng (Hons)
Medical Engineering* MEng (Hons)(4 years)
Micro-mechanical Engineering*
MEng (Hons) (4 years)
Music Technology Systems MEng
(Hons) (4 years)
Robotic Engineering* MEng (Hons)(4 years)*These courses can be taken with an additional
year in industry.

English and related literature
English BA (Hons)
English and History BA (Hons)
English and History of Art BA (Hons)

Electronic and Electrical Engineering*
BEng (Hons) MEng (Hons) (4 years)

English and Linguistics BA (Hons)

Electronic Engineering* BEng (Hons)
MEng (Hons) (4 years)

English and Politics BA (Hons)

English and Philosophy BA (Hons)

Electronic Engineering with Foundation
Year BEng (Hons) (4 years)
Electronic Engineering with
Business Management* BEng (Hons)
MEng (Hons) (4 years)
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History of Art* BA (Hons)

Environment, Economics and Ecology
BSc (Hons) MEnv (Hons) (4 years)

History of Art with a Language (witha year abroad) (BA)

Environmental Geography BSc(Hons) MEnv (Hons) (4 years)*These courses can be taken with an additional
study year abroad.

Environmental Science BSc (Hons)
MEnv (Hons) (4 years)

Language Linguistic Science

Global Development BA (Hons)

English Language and Linguistics
BA (Hons)

Human Geography and Environment
BA (Hons) MEnv (Hons) (4 years)

English and Linguistics BA (Hons)

All courses can be taken with anadditional year in industry.

History
English and History BA (Hons)
History BA (Hons)
History and Economics BA (Hons)
History and History of Art BA (Hons)
History and Philosophy BA (Hons)
History and Politics BA (Hons)
Languages (French) and History(with a year abroad) (BA)
Languages (German) and History(with a year abroad) (BA)
Languages (Italian) and History (witha year abroad) (BA)
Languages (Spanish) and History(with a year abroad) (BA)History of Art
Curating and Art History* BA (Hons)
English and History of Art BA (Hons)
History and History of Art BA (Hons)
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French and German Language witha year abroad BA (Hons) (4 years)
French and Italian Language with ayear abroad BA (Hons) (4 years)
French and Linguistics with a year
abroad BA (Hons) (4 years)
French and Spanish Language witha year abroad BA (Hons) (4 years)
French and Philosophy BA (Hons)(4 years)German and Italian Language with ayear abroad BA (Hons) (4 years)
German and Linguistics with a year
abroad BA (Hons) (4 years)
German and Spanish Language witha year abroad BA (Hons) (4 years)
German and Philosophy BA (Hons)(4 years)
History and French BA (Hons) (4 years)
Italian and Linguistics with a year
abroad BA (Hons) (4 years)
Italian and Spanish Language with ayear abroad BA (Hons) (4 years)
Linguistics BA (Hons)Linguistics with French BA (Hons)
Linguistics with German BA (Hons)
Linguistics with Italian BA (Hons)
Linguistics with Spanish BA (Hons)
Philosophy and Linguistics BA(Hons)
Spanish and Linguistics with a year
abroad BA (Hons) (4 years)
English Language and Linguistics(BA)
English/Linguistics (BA)History of Art with a Language (witha year abroad) (BA)
Languages & Cultures (French andGerman) (with a year abroad) (BA)
Languages & Cultures (French and
Italian) (with a year abroad) (BA)
Languages & Cultures (French andSpanish) (with a year abroad) (BA)
Languages & Cultures (German and
Italian) (with a year abroad) (BA)
Languages & Cultures (German andSpanish) (with a year abroad) (BA)
Languages & Cultures (Italian andSpanish) (with a year abroad) (BA)
Languages & Cultures (French) and
Linguistics (with a year abroad) (BA)
Languages & Cultures (German) and
Linguistics (with a year abroad) (BA)
Languages & Cultures (Italian) and
Linguistics (with a year abroad) (BA)
Languages & Cultures (Spanish) and
Linguistics (with a year abroad) (BA)

Language, Logic andCommunication (BSc)
Languages (French) and History(with a year abroad) (BA)
Languages (German) and History(with a year abroad) (BA)
Languages (Italian) and History (witha year abroad) (BA)
Languages (Spanish) and History(with a year abroad) (BA)
Linguistics (BA)
Linguistics (BSc)
Linguistics (MSci)
Linguistics with Languages &Cultures (French) (BA)
Linguistics with Languages &Cultures (German) (BA)
Linguistics with Languages &Cultures (Italian) (BA)
Linguistics with Languages &Cultures (Spanish) (BA)
Philosophy with Languages andCultures (French) (with a year
abroad) (BA)
Philosophy with Languages andCultures (German) (with a year
abroad) (BA)
Philosophy with Languages andCultures (Italian) (with a year
abroad) (BA)
Philosophy with Languages andCultures (Spanish) (with a year
abroad) (BA)
Philosophy/Linguistics (BA)

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MMath (Hons) (4 years)

Law LLB (Hons)

Mathematics and Statistics BSc (Hons)

Law (Senior Status) LLB (Hons) (2 years)*These courses can be taken with an additional
year in industry.

Law and Criminology LLB (Hons)International Human Rights Law
LLB (Hons)**These courses can be taken with an additional
year in Europe.

Medicine

Management

Medicine MBBS (5 or 6 years)

Accounting, Business Finance andManagement BSc (Hons)Music

Actuarial Science BSc (Hons)Music BA (Hons)Business and Management BA (Hons)/
BSc (Hons)Music and Sound Recording BA (Hons)

Finance, Operations Research,
Management and Statistics BSc (Hons)

Nursing and Midwifery

Marketing BSc (Hons)

Midwifery MMid (Hons) (4 years)

All courses can be taken with anadditional year in industry.

Nursing (Adult) BSc (Hons) MNurs (Hons)(4 years)

Mathematics

Nursing (Child) BSc (Hons) MNurs (Hons)(4 years)

Actuarial Science* BSc (Hons)
Computer Science and Mathematics*
BSc (Hons)

Midwifery BMid (Hons) (3 years)

Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons)
MNurs (Hons) (4 years)

Economics and Mathematics BSc (Hons)

Philosophy

Finance, Operations Research,
Management and Statistics BSc (Hons)

Economics and Philosophy BA (Hons)

Mathematics** BSc (Hons)

French and Philosophy BA (Hons)(4 years)

Mathematics MMath (Hons) (4 years)

English and Philosophy BA (Hons)

Mathematics and Finance BSc (Hons)
Mathematics and Philosophy BA(Hons) /BSc (Hons)

German and Philosophy BA (Hons)(4 years)

Mathematics and Physics** BSc (Hons)

Language, Logic andCommunication (BSc)

Mathematics and Physics MPhys/
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History and Philosophy BA (Hons)

Mathematics and Philosophy BA/
BSc (Hons)
Philosophy BA (Hons)
Philosophy and Linguistics BA (Hons)*These courses can be taken with an additional
year abroad.
**These courses can be taken with an additional
year in industry or year abroad.

Philosophy and Politics BA (Hons)

Politics

Philosophy, Politics and Economics
BA (Hons)

English and Politics BA (Hons)

Economics and Politics BA (Hons)

Philosophy and Sociology BA (Hons)

Global Development* BA (Hons)

Physics with Philosophy* BSc (Hons)
Physics with Philosophy MPhys(Hons) (4 years)

History and Politics BA (Hons)

Social and Political Sciences with
Philosophy BA (Hons)*This course can be taken with an additional
year abroad.

International Relations* BA (Hons)
Philosophy, Politics and Economics
BA (Hons)
Philosophy and Politics BA (Hons)
Politics* BA (Hons)

Physics

Politics with International Relations*
BA (Hons)

Mathematics and Physics* BSc (Hons)

Social and Political Sciences BA (Hons)

Mathematics and Physics MPhys/
MMath (Hons) (4 years)

Social and Political Sciences with
Philosophy BA (Hons)

Physics** BSc (Hons)*These courses can be taken with an additional
year in industry.

Physics** MPhys (Hons) (4 years)
Physics with a Foundation YearBSc (Hons)

Politics, Economics andPhilosophy

Physics with Astrophysics** BSc (Hons)

Economics and Philosophy BA (Hons)

Physics with Astrophysics**
MPhys (Hons) (4 years)

Economics and Politics BA (Hons)

Physics with Philosophy* BSc (Hons)

Philosophy, Politics and Economics
BA (Hons)

Physics with Philosophy MPhys (Hons)(4 years)

Philosophy and Politics BA (Hons)

Theoretical Physics** BSc (Hons)

Psychology

Theoretical Physics** MPhys (Hons)(4 years)

Psychology BSc (Hons) MSci (Hons)(4 years)

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Social and Political Sciences BA (Hons)
Social and Political Sciences with
Philosophy BA (Hons)

Social Policy and Social Work
Applied Social Science BA (Hons)
Social Policy BA (Hons)
Social Policy, Crime and Criminal
Justice BA (Hons)
Social Work MSocW (Hons) (4 years)

Sociology
Criminology BA (Hons)
Digital Media, Culture andCommunication BA (Hons)
Law and Criminology LLB (Hons)
Philosophy and Sociology BA (Hons)
Social and Political Sciences BA (Hons)
Sociology BA (Hons)
Sociology with Criminology BA (Hons)
Sociology with Social Psychology
BA (Hons)
Sociology and Education BA (Hons)

Theatre, Film, Television andInteracive MediaBusiness of the Creative Industries
BA (Hons)
Film and Television Production BSc (Hons)Interactive Media BSc (Hons)
Theatre: Writing, Directing and
Performance BA (Hons)
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Unless stated otherwise,
courses last one year fulltime (PGCert, PGDip andtaught Masters); two years
for MPhil and three years
for PhD.
Some of our courses areavailable via online anddistance learning.
If you require a Student
Visa to study in the UK, youmust be studying full-time.
Search our courses: york.
ac.uk/study/postgraduate/
courses/all

Field Archaeology MA

Funerary Archaeology MA/MSc
Historical Archaeology MA
Historic Buildings MA
Iron Age and Celtic Archaeology MA
Material Culture and Experimental
Archaeology MA/MSc
Medieval Archaeology MA
Mesolithic Archaeology Studies MA
Prehistoric Landscape Archaeology MA
Roman Archaeology MA
Stained Glass Conservation and
Heritage Management MA (FT 2 years)
Sustainability Science MSc

Archaeology
Archaeological Studies MA (by research)
Archaeology MPhil/PhD/PhD (bydistance learning)
Bioarchaeology MSc
Conservation Studies MA/MA(by research)/MPhil/PhD/PhD(by distance learning)
Conservation Studies (Historic
Buildings) MA
Cultural Heritage Management MA
Digital Archaeology MSc
Digital Heritage MSc
Early Prehistory and Human Origins
MA/MScSustainability Studies MA
Zooarchaeology MSc

Biology
Adapting to the Challenges of a
Changing Environment (ACCE) PhD(4 years)
Bioinformatics (BSc)
Biology MSc (by research)/MPhil/PhD
Biomedical Science MSc
Biotechnology PhD/MSc (by research)

Chemistry
Biological Chemistry PhD (FT 4 years)
Chemistry MSc (by research)/MPhil/PhD
Green Chemistry and Sustainable35

Industrial Technology MSc

Teaching MA

Computer Science

Comparative Education and Global
Development MA

Advanced Computer Science MSc
Computer Science MSc (by research)/
MPhil/PhD/PhD (by distance learning)
Cyber Security MSc
Human-Centred Interactive
Technologies MSc
Intelligent Games and GameIntelligence PhD (FT 4 years)
Safety Critical Systems Engineering
MSc/PGDip
System Safety Engineering PGCert

Economics and Related Studies
Development Economics and Emerging
Markets MSc
Econometrics and Economics MSc
Economics MSc/MPhil/iPhD
Economics and Public Policy MSc

Education MA/PhD/PhD (by distancelearning)
Global and International Citizenship
Education MA
Mental Health and Wellbeing in
Education MSc
Postgraduate Certificate in Education
PGCE
Psychology in Education MSc
Social Justice and Education MA
Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages (TESOL) MA/PhD/PhD(by distance learning)

Eighteenth Century Studies
Eighteenth Century Studies MA
Literature of the Romantic Period,
1775–1832 MA

Finance MSc

Electronic Engineering

Finance, Investments and Economics
MSc

Audio and Music Technology MSc

Financial Economics MSc
Health Economics MSc, PhD
Social Research MA

Education
Applied Linguistics PhD
Applied Linguistics for English
Language Teaching MA
Applied Linguistics for Language
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Communications Engineering MSc
Digital Systems Engineering MSc
Electronic Engineering MSc (byresearch)/MPhil/PhD
Embedded Wireless Systems MSc
Engineering Management MSc
Intelligent Robotics MSc
Music Technology MSc (by research)/
MPhil/PhD

English and Related LiteratureManagement MSc

Culture and Thought after 1945 MA

Human Geography and Environment
MPhil/PhD/PhD (by distance learning)

Eighteenth Century Studies MA
English MA (by research)/MPhil/PhD/
PhD (distance learning)
English with Creative Writing PhD/PhD(distance learning)
English Literary Studies MA
Film and Literature MA
Global Literature and Culture MA

Marine Environmental Management MSc
Sustainable Business: Leadership,
Innovation and Management MSc
Sustainability Science MSc
Sustainability Studies MA

Health Economics

Literature of the Romantic Period,
1775–1832 MA

Economic Evaluation for HealthTechnology Assessment (HTA) MSc(by distance learning) (PT 1–2 years)

Medical History and Humanities MA

Health Economics MSc/PhD

Medieval Literatures and Languages MA

Health Economics for Health Care
Professionals PGCert (by distancelearning) PGDip (by distance learning)(PT 1–2 years)

Modern and Contemporary Literature
and Culture MA
Poetry and Poetics MA
Renaissance Literature, 1500–1700 MA
Victorian Literature and Culture MA

Environment and Geography
Corporate Sustainability andEnvironmental Management MSc

Health Sciences
Advanced Clinical Practice PGDip/MSc
Applied Health Research PGDip
Health Research MSc
Health Research and Statistics PGCert

Environment MSc (by research)

Health Sciences MPhil/PhD

Environment and Politics PhD

International Humanitarian Affairs MSc(by distance learning) (PT 2 years)

Environmental Economics andEnvironmental Management MSc/
MPhil/PhD/PhD (by distance learning)
Environmental Geography MPhil/PhD/
PhD (by distance learning)
Environmental Science MPhil/PhD
Environmental Science andNursing (Adult) MSc
Nursing (Child) MSc
Nursing (Learning Disability) MSc
Nursing (Mental Health) MSc
Nursing with Professional Registration

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(Adult Field) PGDip

Contemporary Art) MA

Public Health MPH

Medieval Studies MA

History

Renaissance and Early Modern Studies
MA

Contemporary History and International
Politics MA

Stained Glass Conservation and
Heritage Management MA (2 years)

Culture and Thought after 1945 MA
Early Modern History MA
Eighteenth Century Studies MA
History MA (by research)/MPhil/PhD/
PhD (by distance learning)
Medical History and Humanities MA
Medieval History MA
Medieval Studies MA/PhD
Modern History MA

Human Rights (Applied)
Applied Human Rights MA
International Human Rights Law andPractice LLM

Language and Communication
Language and Communication
MPhil/PhD

Public History MA

Language and Linguistic Science

Renaissance and Early Modern Studies
MA

Comparative Syntax and Semantics MA

History of Art
Art Law LLM
Culture and Thought after 1945 MA
Eighteenth Century Studies MA/MA(by research)/ MPhil/PhD
History of Art MA/MA (by research)/
MPhil/PhD/PhD (by distance learning)
History of Art (Architectural History andTheory) MA
History of Art (British Art) MA
History of Art (Medieval Art andMedievalisms) MA
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Applied Linguistics PhD
Forensic Phonetics MA
Forensic Speech Science MSc
Linguistics MA/MA (by research)/
PhD/iPhD
Phonetics and Phonology MA
Psycholinguistics MA
Sociolinguistics MA

Law
Art Law LLM
International Corporate andCommercial Law LLM
International Human Rights Law andPractice LLM

Law LLM/MA (by research)/ MPhil/PhD

Medical School

Law (Juris Doctor) LLM (3 years)

Clinical Anatomy MSc

Legal and Political Theory LLM

Clinical Anatomy and Education MSc

Professional Practice (Corporate
Commercial) LLM (10 months)

Health Professions Education PGCert/
PGDip/MSc (by distance learning with
optional blended learning) (PT 1–3
years)

Management
Accounting and Finance MSc

Human Anatomy and Evolution MSc

Accounting and Management MSc

Human Sciences MSc (by thesis)/
MPhil/PhD

Corporate Finance MSc
Global Marketing MSc
Finance and Investments MSc

Medical Sciences MSc (by thesis)/MD/
MPhil/PhD

Finance and Management MSc

Pharmacology and Drug Development
MSc

Human Resource Management MSc

Physician Associate Studies MSc

International Business MSc
International Business and Strategic
Management MSc

Medieval Studies
Medieval Archaeology MA

International Strategic Management MSc

Medieval History MA

Management MSc/PhD

Medieval Literatures and Languages MA
Medieval Studies MA/PhD

Mathematics
Financial Engineering MSc

Modern Studies

Mathematical Finance MSc

Culture and Thought after 1945 MA

Mathematical Finance PGCert/PGDip/
MSc (by online distance learning)(PT 1–3 years)

Music

Mathematical Sciences MSc
Mathematics MSc (by research)/MPhil/
PhD
Mathematics (with Foundation Phase)
PhD (FT 4 years)
Statistics and Computational FinanceMSc

Community Music MA
Music PGCert/PGDip/MA/MA(by research)/MPhil/PhD
Music Education: Instrumental andVocal Teaching PGDip/MA
Music Production PGDip/MA
Music Technology MA (by research)
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Philosophy

Psychology

Philosophy PGDip/MA/MA (byresearch)/MPhil/PhD

Cognitive Neuroscience MSc

Philosophy, Politics and Economics
MPhil/PhD

Physics
Fusion Energy MSc

Cognitive Neuroscience and
Neuroimaging MPhil/PhD
Development, Disorders and Clinical
Practice MSc
Developmental Cognitive NeuroscienceMSc

Physics MSc (by research)/PhD/ PhD(in Fusion CDT) (FT 4 years)

Psychology MRes/MPhil/PhD

Plasma Science and Fusion Energy PhD(FT 4 years)

Renaissance and Early Modern
Studies

Politics

Early Modern History MA

Applied Human Rights MA

Renaissance and Early Modern Studies
MA

Conflict, Governance and Development
MA

Renaissance Literature MA

Contemporary History and International
Politics MA

Social Policy and Social Work

Environment and Politics PhD
Global Development PhD

Comparative and International Social
Policy MA

International Political Economy MA

Comparative and International Social
Work MAInternational Relations MA

Global Crime and Justice MA

Philosophy, Politics and Economics
MPhil/PhD

Global Social Policy MA

Public Administration MPA
Public Administration (International
Development) MPA
Political Theory MA
Politics PhD
Post-war Recovery Studies PhD
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Comparative Applied Social and Public
Policy, Evaluation and Research MPA(21 months)
Public Administration – International
Development MPA (by distancelearning) (PT 2 years)
Public Administration MPA (by distancelearning) (PT 2 years)
Social Policy MA/MResSocial Policy and Social Work MPhil/PhD

Cultural Industries MA

Social Work MA (2 years)/MRes (1 year)

Playwriting MA

Social ResearchSocial Research MA

Sociology
Sociology: Bioscience and Society PhD
Criminology and Social Research MA
Culture, Society and Globalisation MA
Social Media and Interactive
Technologies MSc
Social Media and Management MSc
Social Media and Social Research MA
Sociology MA (by research)/MPhil/PhD

Theatre, Film, Television andInteractive Media
Film and Television Production with
Cinematography MA
Film and Television Production with
Directing MA

Screenwriting MA (by research)
Theatre MA (by research)
Theatre, Film and Television MPhil
Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive
Media PhD /PhD (by distance learning)
Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive
Media by Creative Practice PhD /PhD
(by distance learning)
Theatre-Making MA

Women's Studies
Women’s and Gender Studies (GEMMA)
MA (2 years)
Women’s Studies PGCert/PGDip/MA/
MA (by research)/MPhil/PhD
Women’s Studies (Humanities) PGDip/
MA
Women, Violence and Conflict PGCert/
PGDip/MA

Film and Television Production with
Producing MA
Film and Television Production with
Sound MA/MSc
Film and Television Production with
Visual Effects MA/MSc
Filmmaking MA (by research)
Interactive Media MA (by research/MSc (by research)
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RESEARCH
AREAS

These are just some of
the many research areas
covered by our departments
and centres. You can findmore information andcurrent PhD opportunities
on our website. Search ourcourses: york.ac.uk/study/
postgraduate/courses/all

Cell and developmental biology
Ecology and evolution
Immunology, haematology andinfection
Industrial biotechnology
Microbiology
Molecular and cellular medicine
Plant biology

Chemistry
AnalyticalAtmospheric
Energy research

Archaeology

Environmental

African Archaeology

Green

Bioarchaeology

Inorganic

Digital archaeology

Molecular materials

Experimental Archaeology

Organic

Field Archaeology

Photochemistry and spectrometry

Heritage and conservation

PhysicalMaterial cultures

Structural biology

Medieval and historical archaeology
Prehistory and human evolution
Theory and practice
See also Eighteenth Century Studies
and Medieval Studies.

BiologyComputer Science
Artificial Intelligence
Automated Software Engineering
Cyber Security and Privacy
High Integrity Systems
Human Computer Interaction

Biochemistry and biophysics

Non-standard Computing

Bioinformatics and mathematical biology

Real-time and Distributed Systems

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Software Engineering for Robotics

Material culture

Vision, Graphics and Learning

Print culture, sociability and literary
networks

Economics and Related studies

Romantic literature: science, medicine
and urban culture

Applied microeconometrics
Econometrics
Economics theory
Finance
Health economics
Historical economics
Macroeconomics
Political economy

Science and medicine
Social and cultural history of war
Urban environments
Women’s writing
See also Archaeology, English andRelated Literature, History andHistory of Art.

Electronic Engineering

Education

Adaptive devices and architectures

Education and social justiceApplied electromagnetics and devices

Language learning and use

Audio and acoustics

Psychology in education

Biomolecular electronics

Science education

Communications systems andprotocols

Eighteenth Century Studies

Communication technologies

Archaeology

Computational biomedical systems

Architecture
British sculpture

Engineering education andmanagement

EnglishEngineering education

Estate and designed landscapes

Entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship

Gothic literature, drama and orientalism

Intelligent systems and nanoscience

Histories of race, empire and ethnicity

Next-generation nanoscaletechnologies

History
History of Art
Landscape and marine painting

Signals and waveforms
Skills frameworks

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Eighteenth century and Romantics

Understanding the causes andconsequences of environmental
changeMedieval
ModernSee also Global Development.

RenaissanceSee also Eighteenth Century Studies
and Medieval Studies.

Environment and Geography
Biodiversity
Climate change
Conservation
Contaminants
Ecotoxicology

Global Development
Environmental degradation
Global justice
Sustainability

Health Economics
Econometric methods
Economic evaluation of healthtechnologies

Developing innovative solutions toenvironmental challenges

Equity in health and healthcare

Ecology

Health and social care

Ecosystem services

Health policy

Ecotoxicology

Public health

Global health

EnergyEnvironmental chemistry

Health Sciences

Environmental management

Cardiovascular health

Environmental policy

Epidemiology and cancer statistics

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Health services and policy

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Eighteenth century

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Medieval

Responsibility to protect

Modern Europe (including Britain
and Ireland)

Transitional justice

Public history and policy

See also Law and Politics.

Religion

Language and Communication

Science, technology, environment,
medicine

Conversation analysis

The Americas

Developing new methodologies

See also Eighteenth Century
Studies, Global Development andMedieval Studies.

Language in particular settings

History of Art

Forensic speech science

Architectural history and theory

History of English

British art

Phonetics and phonology

Film and new media

Psycholinguistics

Medieval art and medievalisms

Sociolinguistics

Modern and contemporary

Syntax and semantics

Renaissance and Baroque
Sculpture studies
Stained glass studies

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Language and Linguistic Science

Law
Administrative decision-making
Administrative Justice

Human Rights

Art law

Cultures of human rights practice

Bioethics

Economic, social and cultural rights

Commercial trusts

Human rights and development

Crime, protest, and policing

Human rights cities

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Human rights defenders

Critical corporate law

Legal empowerment

Digital administrative justiceNon-state actors and international law

EU citizenship and welfare rights

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Health and Wellbeing

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Health care law and ethics

Mathematical biology

Human rights

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Mental healthPrivate Law in Context
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Rights, Equality, Citizenship and
Empowerment
Street-level administrative decisionmaking
Sustainability
The citizen’s perspective

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Accounting
Actuarial science
Business history
Employment relations
Finance
Human resource management
International business and strategy
MarketingOperations management
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diseaseCancer research
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Experimental medicine andbiomedicine
Health and population sciences
Health professions education
Mental health and addiction
Palliative care
Primary care
Respiratory research
Vascular research

Medieval Studies
Archaeology
Art and architectural history

Codicology

Jazz and improvised music

History (social, economic, political,
cultural, ecclesiastical, intellectualand gender)

Music education

Islamic world
Literature (including Old and Middle
English, Old Norse, Latin, Italian, French)

Music production
Music psychology
Music technology
Music, science and technology

Palaeography

Musicology and analysis

Science (history, reception andapplication)

Performance

Viking studies
See also Archaeology, English andRelated Literature, History andHistory of Art.

Modern Studies
Archiving the city
Creative dissonance: writing now

See also Eighteenth Century Studies
and Medieval Studies.

Philosophy
Aesthetics, art and literature
History of philosophy
Metaphysics (including philosophyof mathematics)

Medievalism and imperial modernity

Phenomenology and continental
philosophy

Modernity, creativity and innovation

Philosophy of medicine and healthModernist peripheries: fringes andfrontiers

Philosophy of mind and perception

Truth claims, activism and cultural
practice
World systems

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Church music
Community music
Composition (acoustic andelectroacoustic)Contemporary music
Guide for international students

Philosophy of religion (especiallyanalytic theology)
Political philosophy
Theoretical and applied ethics

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Condensed matter physics
Nuclear physics
Physics of Life: biological physics
and biophysics
Plasma physics and fusion
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Contemporary political theory
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Gender politics
Global development
History of political thought
Human rights

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Space, landscape and the environment
The court cultures of England, Italy,
Holland and France
The history of the book, the history of
religion and the history of ideas
The reading of history in Elizabethan
England
Uses of the past
Violence and crimeInternational political economy

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Migration

Comparative and global social policy

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Crime

Public policy

Health and social care

See also Global Development andHuman Rights.

Housing

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Welfare and poverty

Development and cultural processes

Sociology

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Gender, sexuality and inequalities
Language and social interaction
Science, health and technology

Theatre, Film, Television andInteractive Media
Acting and rehearsal
Adaptation and dramaturgy
Artificial intelligence in games
Brechtian theatre

British cinema

Masculinities

Broadcasting

Migration

Contemporary British theatre

Perpetrator studies

Directing and devisingQueer studies

Early modern theatre

Terrorism

Immersive technologies

The body

Playwriting

Violence

Soundscapes
Theatre design
Virtual reality
Visual storytelling

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