Undergraduate
Applying for an undergraduate degree
Key dates, how to apply through UCAS and other ways to apply.
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Key dates for 2025 entry
Some universities will not consider your application after this date.
At York St John University we treat all applications equally, no matter when we receive them.
If you have already applied through UCAS and are not holding any offers you may be eligible for UCAS Extra. Find out more on our UCAS Extra page.
Your last chance to apply through UCAS to 5 university choices. All applications received after this date are entered into Clearing.
You can contact universities directly to apply. Find out how the process works on our Clearing pages.
As you receive your A level results and choose whether to change your application, more places may become available at your university of choice.
Contact us on 01904 809 700 to discuss your options.
How to apply
Applications for full time higher education courses at UK universities or colleges must be made through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).
If you already have your qualifications, you can apply directly to us and we will accept you using a record of prior acceptance. Please be aware that it is not possible to apply directly for professional courses requiring a DBS and Medical Check
This page also includes information about:
Support for applicants: Offer schemes, mature students, and international students
How to apply through UCAS
Applications through UCAS are made through their online system. You can apply for up to 5 choices of institution or course.
If you have used up all your 5 course choices and don't hold an offer you may be eligible for UCAS Extra.
You can find step by step guides and advice on the UCAS how to apply pages. We're also happy to give you help and advice. If you have any questions please email our Admissions team (admissions@yorksj.ac.uk).
Application codes
When making your application, you will need the institution code and course code.
The York St John University institution code is Y75 YSJ.
Course codes can be found on our course pages.
If you already have your qualifications
If you already have your results in place, you can apply directly to us and we will accept you using a record of prior acceptance. We will need to see scans or clear photos of your certificates and we will ask you to fill in a short form.
If you take this route, that means that you will be committed to us and that you will not be able to apply to other places. If you have not yet decided where you want to go, we would recommend that you apply through UCAS as above. If you are applying for a professional course with a Medical or DBS check such as Primary Education or Physiotherapy, you will need to make your application through UCAS as we cannot accept direct applications for these courses.
Get in touch with us at admissions@yorksj.ac.uk and we will be happy to talk you through the process.
Supporting our applicants
Offer schemes
We believe in removing barriers to education. Find out how we support our applicants through our contextual offer scheme, mature entry offer scheme, and former military personnel offer scheme.
Mature students
If you have been out of education for 3 years or more, we offer tailored support for you. Find out about our dedicated support and how we help you make the transition back into education.
International students
Applicants from outside the EU can apply directly to us. Read our step by step guide for international student applications.
Different ways to apply
Transfer to York St John
Find out more about transferring credits, or changing from one course or university to another.
Apply through UCAS Extra
You can use UCAS Extra if you have used up all 5 of your course choices and do not hold an offer.
Apply through Clearing
You can apply through Clearing to courses that still have places available after the UCAS deadlines. Find out how it works and who can apply.
