Study Abroad
Academic information
Module information and academic term dates for incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students.
York St John University is known for its academic excellence and responsive nature, always putting the student at the heart of everything it does.
We are home to 5 academic schools:
- School of the Arts
- School of Education, Language and Psychology
- School of Humanities
- School of Science, Technology and Health
- York Business School
When you join us you will be allocated an academic tutor on arrival, for academic support throughout your exchange.
Modules and credits
You can see a full list of modules for Study Abroad and Exchange students in the module catalogue below. These modules are available for students arriving in 2020-21 and are subject to change for 2021-22.
Study Abroad Module Catalogue 2020-21 (XLXS, 83.1 kB)
You must choose your modules from the catalogue above. More detailed information for each module can be found on our online catalogue. Please note that not all modules on the online catalogue are available for incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students.
We operate a flexible modular structure which lets you choose the modules most suited to you and your course:
- A full time workload is 60 York St John University credits per semester
- Most modules are worth 10 or 20 credits.
60 York St John University credits per semester transfers to:
- 15 US credits
- 15 Canadian credits
- 48 Australian credits
- 16 Japanese credits
- 15 Korean credits
- 30 ECTS.
Please check with your home institution for further details.
Teaching and assessment
You will study alongside our full degree students and complete the same assessments. These are usually written assignments or examinations.
An academic transcript of results will be sent to your home institution or you (if applicable) after your marks have been confirmed.
Academic calendar
Our academic calendar is split into 2 semesters:
- Semester 1 runs from September to January (or December if there is an overlap of semester dates with your home institution)
- Semester 2 runs from January to May.
We welcome students for semester 1, semester 2 or the full year.
Academic calendar 2020-21
Semester 1
| Date | |
|---|---|
| Arrival Days for Semester 1 or full year | Saturday 29 August 2020 Sunday 30 August 2020 |
| Orientation Week | Monday 14 September 2020 |
| Classes start | Monday 21 September 2020 |
| Last day of classes before Christmas vacation | Friday 11 December 2020 |
| Depart accommodation for students leaving at Christmas | Saturday 12 December 2020 |
| Christmas Vacation | |
| No teaching | Monday 4 January 2021 |
| Exam Period | Monday 11 January to Wednesday 20 January 2021 |
| End of Semester 1 | Wednesday 20 January 2021 |
| Depart accommodation for students leaving at the end of Semester 1 | Wednesday 20 January 2021 |
Semester 2
| Date | |
|---|---|
| Arrival Days for Semester 2 | Saturday 16 January 2021 Sunday 17 January 2021 |
| Orientation Days | Monday 18 January 2021 |
| Classes start | Monday 25 January 2021 |
| Last day of classes before Easter vacation | Friday 26 March 2021 |
| Easter Vacation | |
| Classes resume | Monday 19 April 2021 |
| Exam Period | Tuesday 4 May 2021 to Friday 14 May 2021 |
| End of Semester 2 | Friday 28 May 2021 |
| Depart accommodation for students leaving at the end of Semester 2 | Saturday 29 May 2021 |
Academic calendar 2021-22
Academic calendar dates for 2021-22 will be added here when they are confirmed.