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A diverse international community

York St John has a long tradition of welcoming international students, with increasing numbers coming from all over the world. This means that there is always a strong international presence in our student community.

A diverse international community

There are many possibilities for you to study at York St John as an international student:

  • Come and follow a three or four-year undergraduate degree programme.
  • If you already have a suitable degree, take advantage of our postgraduate degree programmes.
  • If you are not yet qualified to join a degree programme, apply to our International Foundation programme to give you the English Language and subject study preparation you need or join our four-year BA (Hons) degree programme. The first year is dedicated to developing your English language skills and giving you the subject study preparation you need, with progression on to your chosen degree programme.
  • If you are already studying at a university overseas, join our Study Abroad programme for a year or a semester, which can gain credits towards your home degree.
  • Join one of our many short courses in English Language or Teacher Development.

Details of all these possibilities are available from Admissions or YSJ International.

 

"We aim to make all international students feel at home at York St John."

 

Four-year BA (Hons) degree programme

One of the most exciting developments for international students is the four-year BA (Hons) degree programme, which allows you to spend the first year developing your English language skills, gaining a foundation in your chosen subject area, and acquiring the study skills you will need to succeed in British Higher Education. Success in the first year enables you to progress automatically on to the degree programme of your choice with us.

Most of the subjects in this prospectus are offered on the four-year programme.

Those especially popular with international students include:

  • Business Information Technology
  • Business Management
  • Dance
  • Education Studies
  • English Language & Linguistics
  • English Literature
  • Film & Television Production
  • Film Studies
  • History
  • Human Resource Management
  • Marketing Management
  • Media
  • Music
  • Sport-related degrees
  • Tourism Management

To be eligible for consideration for this programme, you will need:

  • A high school leaving certificate with good grades
  • IELTS 4.5 with no less than 4 in any individual skill.

To find out more about the four-year BA (Hons) degree programme or to request an information leaflet, please contact York St John International.

 

Study Abroad programme

As a student from overseas, you can spend a semester or a year abroad at York St John. You can choose modules from any of our undergraduate degree programmes. Successful completion of these modules will give you credits towards your studies at home.

For full information about modules, credits and the practicalities of studying abroad, please contact York St John International.

T: +44 1904 624624
E: ysjinternational@yorksj.ac.uk
www.yorksj.ac.uk/international

 

Global Friends

Global Friends is run by students, with the support of YSJ International. Its aim is to make all international students feel at home at York St John. Membership is free to people of all nationalities and cultures. Global Friends puts on a number of events throughout the year, including welcome events, visits, trips, talks and workshops in order to celebrate our many cultures and the diverse nature of our community.

Further information e-mail:globalfriends@yorksj.ac.uk