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Undergraduate

Why choose York St John

Find out what makes York St John a great place to study.

You can achieve your potential with us. Learn more about our teaching, student experience, and values.

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A memorable student experience

We offer an outstanding learning experience across all our courses. You'll study in specialist facilities, have access to high-quality resources, and enjoy opportunities to gain hands on experience in your subject.

Your learning experience
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Opportunities for all

We believe students from all backgrounds deserve equal access to the opportunities that higher education offers. Over £1.1m of additional funding through scholarships and bursaries was awarded to our students in the 2023/24 academic year. 

Teaching to inspire and challenge you

Unleash your curiosity in a teaching community where we support you to excel. Our teaching draws on both our research and professional experience. This means your learning is informed by the most current thinking in the subject area.

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More than a degree

University is a time for new experiences, independence and self discovery. It's not just your course that will challenge your assumptions and broaden your horizons. The friends you make will enrich your life and help you to grow.

Student life

Lifelong career support from us

Whether you have a career plan or want to explore your options, we are here to help. Study abroad, volunteer, take a placement year, and get tailored advice from our careers service. 

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A great location

With city walls steeped in history and streets full of quirky independent shops, York is a great place to be a student. It's one of the safest cities in the UK and has a thriving cultural and social scene.

Life in York

City centre accommodation

Our campus and York City centre are easily accessible from our accommodation sites. Shops and supermarkets are close by, and we offer a range of rooms so you can find your perfect home.

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A place where you can make a difference

Become part of our world-changing research community. Our Students as Researchers scheme gives you the chance to work alongside academic staff. This could lead to you attending external conferences or having research published in academic journals.

Dedicated support for you

We have services for everything from mental health support to help with developing study skills. Our specialist teams will be there whenever you need them.

Student support

Stand for change with us

We care about sustainability. We've planted over 1000 trees on our sites, and since 2016 we have sent 0% of our waste to landfill. Many of our courses offer modules focused on the environment, and you can get involved through events like Green Week.

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Contact

York St John University

Lord Mayor’s Walk

York

YO31 7EX

reception@yorksj.ac.uk

01904 624 624

Find us in York

York St John London Campus

6th Floor Export Building

1 Clove Crescent

London

E14 2BA

contactysjlondon@yorksj.ac.uk

01904 876 944

Find us in London
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