University of York
Global reputation and research excellence
- The University of York is a prestigious Russell Group university with a global reputation for inspirational and life-changing research.
- York is ranked in the world top 40 for Arts and Humanities and the top 100 for Social Sciences (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020).
- We were also ranked 10th for research impact, based on the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014)*
- Eight of the University's academic departments were ranked in the top five for their subject while 12 were in the top ten in terms of research impact*.
*Times Higher Education 2014 - excluding specialist institutions which submitted fewer than four units of assessment
Our campus
- Our beautiful, green, self-contained campus is located just outside York city centre and offers world-class teaching and learning spaces and an excellent environment to live and learn.
- York is often named the best place to live and visit in the UK, and was ranked as the Best Place to live in Britain by The Sunday Times in 2018
- We are also ranked as the safest city-based university in England and Wales in the The Complete University Guide 2019.
Graduate life
- We offer an excellent range of accommodation on or close to campus.
- Our network of support services provides easy access to help and support.
- Our vibrant, student-friendly city is renowned for its rich history and heritage.
- The Graduate Students' Association (GSA) offers professional, confidential and specialist advice to all postgraduate students. They also run regular social and sporting events, the largest postgraduate welcome week in the UK and a number of postgraduate networks.
Hear from our taught postgraduate and research student bloggers
York Postgraduate Virtual Open Days
Have all your questions answered in one place at our Postgraduate Virtual Open Day.
- Chat online with our academic staff.
- Watch talks on financing your studies and student life, or a 'taster' lecture.
- Speak to our accommodation, admissions and student support teams.
- Talk to current students and applicants in our Student Lounge.
Masters Taster Days
Our on-campus Masters Taster Days are a great chance to find out about taught masters degrees, chat with current postgraduate student and learn more about the department or centre that you are interested in.
Funding
There are a range of postgraduate awards available. We offer scholarships supported through generous donations from Alumni as well as several departmental scholarships for postgraduate courses.
Get some helpful hints about fees, funding, and finance from our students.
Applying
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- MA Social Research
- MA Women, Violence and Conflict
- MA Women's and Gender Studies (GEMMA)
- MA Women's Studies
- MA Women's Studies (by Research)
- MA Women's Studies (Humanities)
- PGCert Women, Violence and Conflict
- PGCert Women's Studies
- PGDip Women, Violence and Conflict
- PGDip Women's Studies
- PGDip Women's Studies (Humanities)
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- MA Archaeology (by Research)
- MA Conservation of Historic Buildings
- MA Cultural Heritage Management
- MA Early Prehistory and Human Origins
- MA Field Archaeology
- MA Funerary Archaeology
- MA Historic Buildings
- MA Historical Archaeology
- MA International Conservation Studies
- MA Iron Age and Celtic Archaeology
- MA Material Culture and Experimental Archaeology
- MA Medieval Archaeology
- MA Mesolithic Archaeology
- MA Museum Studies
- MA Roman Archaeology
- MA Stained Glass Conservation and Heritage Management
- MA Sustainability Studies
- MPhil Archaeology
- MSc Bioarchaeology
- MSc Digital Archaeology
- MSc Digital Heritage
- MSc Early Prehistory and Human Origins
- MSc Funerary Archaeology
- MSc Material Culture and Experimental Archaeology
- MSc Sustainability Science
- MSc Zooarchaeology
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- MSc Advanced Computer Science
- MSc Artificial Intelligence
- MSc Computer Science (by Research)
- MSc Computer Science (Online)
- MSc Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence (Online)
- MSc Computer Science with Cyber Security (Online)
- MSc Computer Science with Data Analytics (Online)
- MSc Cyber Security
- MSc Human-Centred Interactive Technologies
- MSc Safety Critical Systems Engineering
- PGCert System Safety Engineering
- PGDip Safety Critical Systems Engineering
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- MPhil Economics
- MSc Development Economics and Emerging Markets
- MSc Econometrics and Economics
- MSc Economic Evaluation for Health Technology Assessment (Online)
- MSc Economics
- MSc Economics and Public Policy
- MSc Finance
- MSc Finance, Investments and Economics
- MSc Financial Economics
- MSc Health Economics
- PGCert Health Economics for Health Care Professionals (Online)
- PGDip Health Economics for Health Care Professionals (Online)
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- MA Applied Linguistics for English Language Teaching
- MA Applied Linguistics for Language Teaching
- MA Education
- MA Global and International Citizenship Education
- MA Social Justice and Education
- MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- MSc Environmental Sustainability Education and Communication
- MSc Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education
- MSc Psychology in Education
- PGCE Biology
- PGCE Chemistry
- PGCE English
- PGCE Geography
- PGCE History
- PGCE Mathematics
- PGCE Modern Languages (French with German or Spanish)
- PGCE Modern Languages (German with French or Spanish)
- PGCE Modern Languages (Spanish with French or German)
- PGCE Physics
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- MA Culture and Thought after 1945
- MA Eighteenth Century Studies
- MA English (by Research)
- MA English Literary Studies
- MA Film and Literature
- MA Global Literature and Culture
- MA Literature in the Creative and Cultural Industries
- MA Literature of the Romantic Period, 1775-1832
- MA Medical History and Humanities
- MA Medieval Literatures and Languages
- MA Modern and Contemporary Literature and Culture
- MA Poetry and Poetics
- MA Renaissance and Early Modern Studies
- MA Renaissance Literature 1500-1700
- MA Victorian Literature and Culture
- MPhil English
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- MA Sustainability Studies
- MPhil Environmental Geography
- MSc Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Management
- MSc Environment (by Research)
- MSc Environmental Economics and Environmental Management
- MSc Environmental Science and Management
- MSc Sustainability Science
- MSc Sustainable Business: Leadership, Innovation and Management
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- MPH Public Health
- MPhil Health Sciences
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
- MSc Health Research
- MSc International Humanitarian Affairs (Online)
- MSc Mental Health Research
- MSc Nursing (Adult)
- MSc Nursing (Mental Health)
- PGCert Health Research and Statistics
- PGDip Advanced Clinical Practice
- PGDip Mental Health Research
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- MA Contemporary History and International Politics
- MA Culture and Thought after 1945
- MA Early Modern History
- MA- Eighteenth Century Studies
- MA Historical Studies
- MA History (by Research)
- MA Medical History and Humanities
- MA Medieval History
- MA Medieval Studies
- MA Modern History
- MA Public History
- MA Renaissance and Early Modern Studies
- MPhil History
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- LLM Art Law
- MA History of Art
- MA History of Art (Architectural History & Theory)
- MA History of Art (British Art)
- MA History of Art (by research)
- MA History of Art (Medieval Art & Medievalisms)
- MA History of Art (Modern and Contemporary Art)
- MA Islamic Art and Cultures
- MA Stained Glass Conservation and Heritage Management
- MPhil History of Art
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- Erasmus Mundus Masters Program in Public Policy
- MA Applied Human Rights
- MA Conflict, Governance and Development
- MA International Political Economy: Critical Theories, Issues and Conflicts
- MA International Relations
- MA Peace and Conflict Studies
- MA Political Theory
- MA Public Administration and Public Policy
- MPA Public Administration
- MPA Public Administration - International Development
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- MA Global Public Policy and International Business
- MA Social and Public Policy
- MA Social Work
- MBA Public Sector Management (Online)
- MPA Comparative Applied Social and Public Policy, Evaluation and Research
- MPA International Development (Online)
- MPA Public Administration (Online)
- MPA Public Policy and Management (Online)
- MPA Social and Public Policy (Online)
- MPhil Social Policy and Social Work
- MSc Accounting and Finance
- MSc Accounting and Management
- MSc Corporate Finance
- MSc Finance and Investments
- MSc Finance and Management
- MSc Finance, Leadership and Management (Online)
- MSc Global Marketing
- MSc Human Resource Management
- MSc Innovation, Leadership and Management (Online)
- MSc International Business
- MSc International Business and Strategic Management
- MSc International Business, Leadership and Management (Online)
- MSc International Strategic Management
- MSc Management
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- MA Community Music
- MA Digital Media and Culture
- MA Film and Television Production with Cinematography
- MA Film and Television Production with Directing
- MA Film and Television Production with Editing
- MA Film and Television Production with Producing
- MA Film and Television Production with Sound
- MA Filmmaking (by Research)
- MA Management in the Creative and Cultural Industries
- MA Music (by Research)
- MA Music Education: Group Teaching and Leadership
- MA Music Education: Instrumental and Vocal Teaching
- MA Music Performance: Historical Performance Practices
- MA Music Performance: Piano Studies
- MA Music Performance: Solo Voice Ensemble Singing
- MA Music Performance: Vocal Studies
- MA Music Production and Audio Cultures
- MA Music Technology (by Research)
- MA Music, Management and Marketing
- MA Music: Composition
- MA Musicology
- MA Screenwriting (by research)
- MA Theatre (by Research)
- MA Theatre-Making
- MA/MSc Interactive Media (by Research)
- MPhil Music
- MSc Artificial Intelligence for the Creative Industries
- MSc Film and Television Production with Sound