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International Baccalaureate
Entry requirements and information for students applying with an International Baccalaureate.
Entry requirements
Use the tabs below to see the entry requirements for your chosen course.
Minimum entry requirements
| Qualification | Grade |
|---|---|
| International Baccalaureate Diploma | 24 IB points overall minimum. Standard Level 4 in Maths or Science is required for courses that require GCSE Maths or Science. |
| International Baccalaureate Certificate | 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 team on york.intl@yorksj.ac.uk |
If you do not see your qualifications listed or would like more information, please contact our team at york.intl@yorksj.ac.uk
English Language requirements
If English is not your first language you must show evidence of your English language competence. You need one of the following:
- 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)
If you do not hold any of these you need an equivalent qualification.
If you do not currently meet the English Language standard for your chosen course, we have a Presessional English course that can help you.
Minimum entry requirements
| Qualification | Grade |
|---|---|
| International Baccalaureate
Certificate
|
We will convert your IB grades (HL and SL) into UCAS points with a minimum of 48 UCAS minimum required. For more information, please email our team on york.intl@yorksj.ac.uk |
If you do not see your qualifications listed or would like more information, please contact our team at york.intl@yorksj.ac.uk
English Language requirements
If English is not your first language you must show evidence of your English language competence. You need one of the following:
- 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)
If you do not hold any of these you need an equivalent qualification.
If you do not currently meet the English Language standard for your chosen course, we have a Presessional English course that can help you.
Why York St John University?
Brilliant courses
Many of our courses are ranked highly by The Guardian. 2021 rankings highlights include:
- Ranked 16 for Biosciences
- Top 25 for Criminology, Film Production, Photography and Religious Studies
- Top 30 for Design
- Top 50 for Languages and Sport
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Living in York
York was voted the best place to live in the UK in 2018, the best northern city in 2019 (The Times).
It was number 1 city in the region for student safety.
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Happy students
Study with students from more than 100 countries.
Our students have placed us in the top 30 universities in the UK for student satisfaction (NSS 2019).
94% of our students have overall student satisfaction (International Student Barometer 19/20).
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Great teachers
We are in the UK top 10 for teaching quality (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020)
For almost 200 years we have been transforming lives through education. We invest heavily in the student experience because we want you to live your best life during your time here.
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Competitive scholarships
All fee paying international students can apply for a competitive scholarship of £1,000 (York campus only).
94% of our students have overall student satisfaction and value for money satisfaction (International Student Barometer 19/20).
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Successful graduates
We are in the top 25 institutions in the UK for graduate employment.
97% are employed within 6 months of graduating (DLHE 2017).
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The university gave us a lot of opportunities to see the city, I love learning about the history and culture of this country.
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I chose YSJ because it seemed very welcoming and open to new cultures.
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