Graduation
Prizes
At graduation the University presents a number of prizes to celebrate student achievement:
Vice Chancellor's Medal
- The Medal is awarded to the undergraduate student with the highest classification mark across all Schools
- Being awarded this medal precludes the student from winning a School Prize or a Vice Chancellor's Achievement Award - instead the student with the next highest mark would receive the latter prize
School Prizes
- There are five School Prizes awarded to the undergraduate students with the highest classification mark in each School
- Being awarded a School Prize precludes a student from winning the Vice Chancellor's Achievement Award for that School – instead, the student with the next highest mark would receive the latter prize
Vice Chancellor's Achievement Award
- There are five Vice Chancellor's Achievement Awards awarded to the undergraduate student with the highest classification mark who fulfils the particular entry requirements detailed below in each School
- Criteria: entered the programme with up to and including 88 UCAS points and holds no previous degree qualification
Programme Prizes
- Awarded to the student with the highest classification mark for the programme prize group, where 12 or more students successfully complete their intended award
- Awarded to eligible undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes
- These prizes do not preclude a student from winning another prize
Final Project and Dissertation Prizes
- Awarded to the student with the highest mark in the designated module(s) for the programme prize group, where 12 or more students successfully complete their intended award
- Awarded to eligible undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes
- These prizes do not preclude a student from winning another prize
Ann Green Prize for Contribution to University Music
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Awarded to the student with the highest mark for the Level 6 module 'Ensembles and Leadership' (or other modules as nominated by the Subject Director)
Hilary Wild Prize
- Awarded to an undergraduate student, graduating in November, who has completed their degree studies in the face of adverse circumstances or whilst sustaining significant personal responsibilities.
- Nominations are welcomed from all members of staff i.e. academic, administrative and support staff
Institute for Social Justice Student Prize
- Awarded to an undergraduate student, graduating in November, who has evidenced their investment, engagement and understanding of social justice issues through their curricula in a manner that has impacted upon themselves and/or the wider community.
- Nominations are welcomed from current undergraduate final year students. The nomination must be seconded on the form by a member of academic staff from within their school. Full details and tips for completing the nomination are found on the nomination form.
- The deadline for nominations is Monday 20 June 2022.
- Nominations should be submitted to assessment@yorksj.ac.uk using the Institute for Social Justice Student Prize Nomination Form (DOC, 50.7 kB)
Note:
- Programme-related prizes awarded from the SITS record require a minimum constituency of 12 successful students.
- If two (or more) students tie for a prize, then it is awarded it to both (all). The full cash amount is given to both (all) for Final Project / Dissertation Prizes and Programme Prizes, but is split equally between joint winners of the Vice Chancellor's Medal or a School Prize or a Vice Chancellor's Achievement Award.