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Returning to learning?

Anyone with the ability and enthusiasm, regardless of their age or background, can enjoy the benefits of a university education. Here at York St John we warmly welcome applications from mature students and many of our staff, both academic and support, are experts in supporting adult learners through their years with us.

Perhaps you have reached a significant birthday, are looking to change jobs or start a new career, have experience relevant to a degree you’d like to study or now have the time to devote to learning more about a subject you have always been interested in? This is the year you can realise that ambition and continue with your lifelong learning in an academic environment.

 

Becoming a mature student

For many people, the idea of entering or returning to education later in life may be daunting. But you need not worry that you will be in the minority. Here at York St John, nearly half of our students have not come to us straight from school – they are people who have decided the time is right for them to get back into learning.

If you come to study with us, you are almost certain to find other mature students on the course with you. At York St John we welcome mature students and value their experience and skills. Do not be put off because it is a long time since you have done any study as we will provide support to help you brush up your study skills.

We are proud of the reputation we have for supporting people through their degrees, whatever their age. Because we are relatively small you’ll be more than just a number on a list to us; we get to know all our students by name. We’ll help you feel at home from the moment you start your course here and will give you all the help and assistance you need to achieve what you want.

 

Who to talk to

Returning to learningUndertaking a degree course can be a daunting prospect and many adult learners often feel that they just aren’t ‘clever enough’ to go to university. By talking to one of our Admissions staff you will be able to find out whether or not you have the relevant qualifications or experience before you make a formal application.

We would also recommend that you come along to one of our open days where you can speak to academic staff and meet other mature students.

Before you make a final decision, you may also want to talk to a member of one of our specialist teams if you have specific questions about, for example, financial matters, disability issues, childcare queries or career planning. We also have a mature learner’s contact who will be happy to talk to you about pre-entry courses and student life.

The Students' Union Mature Learners, Part Time Learners and Post Graduate Officer is Greg Christie. E: maturestudents@yorksj.ac.uk 

Mature students information sessions 2012

Mature students information sessions

Find out more about Higher Education options and becoming a mature student » 

Sessions from 24 April - 29 May 2012.