York St John University

York  United Kingdom

Established over 180 years ago, York St John University is a small, friendly university which is located in the heart of the historic city of York. Our campus showcases our history, with Victorian buildings sitting side by side with contemporary architecture. We are proud of our welcoming community and it is one of the things our students love the most. Follow your passion and find the postgraduate degree that's right for you.

Why study at York St John University?

We encourage you to follow your passion and own your successes.

Our supportive teaching staff will share their expert knowledge, helping you to find your unique way of contributing to your chosen field of knowledge.

1994

postgraduate students

75

courses

York  United Kingdom

main campus

Education (11) Business & Management (5) Nursing & Health (27) Psychology (31) Languages, Literature & Culture (21) Linguistics & Classics (23) Social Work (32) Finance (14) Sociology (33) Law (22) Computer Science (8) Mathematics (25) Politics & Government (30) Medicine (26) Creative Arts & Design (9) Communication & Media Studies (7) History & Archaeology (19) Theology & Religious Studies (34) Environmental Sciences (13) Biological Sciences (4) Anthropology (2) Philosophy (28) Geography (17)

About York St John University

The 11-acre site is in a beautiful setting facing the world-famous York Minster, where our students graduate. Recently named one of the Top 10 Friendliest Places in the world by Booking.com, York is a city buzzing with culture and nightlife. It is home to a diverse mix of festivals throughout the year, a great and inclusive arts scene, as well as plenty of museums and galleries. With a huge variety of pubs (over 365!), clubs, bars and independent restaurants, you are sure to have a great time living and studying in York.

Over the last ten years, we have invested a lot in buildings and facilities across the University. Recent developments include our Nursing simulated hospital ward building, complete with professional standard medical equipment. We have recently opened our Creative Centre, which includes recording studios, computer science facilities, a flexible teaching space and a 170-seat auditorium theatre space.

We understand the specific challenges of postgraduate study, and our dedicated Graduate Centre provides specialised study space for you to focus on your studies in addition to our Learning Centre, which is open 24 hours a day.

On our campus, you will find:

  • Specialist spaces with the latest equipment for your course, such as gyms, psychology laboratories and recording studios.
  • A 24-hour library, full of learning resources, such as textbooks, essays, archived documentation and a student kitchen.
  • A Students’ Union with a bar, café and gender-neutral toilets.
  • A doctor's surgery that offers private and confidential medical appointments and advice.
  • A sports campus 1 mile away that can be used by sports clubs and courses.


Students from over all over the world are studying at York St John University, meaning you will become part of a vibrant and diverse community. As a relatively small university, we get to know our students well and work hard to help you realise your own potential. Our students regularly tell us that they love the York St John community and that this is an incredibly friendly place to live and learn.

It's not just the course content that will challenge your assumptions and broaden your horizons: the friends you make as you study will enrich your life and help you to grow. We pride ourselves in being a space for a complete learning experience. This includes the people you meet and the activities you do together.

Our Students' Union is welcome to undergraduate and postgraduate students. The organisation is active throughout the year and supports important causes, such as York Pride. If you join us, you're welcome to become a part of the diverse set of student societies that are part of the SU. There are over 60 societies, from African Carribean culture to tabletop gaming and American football to tennis.



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York St John University

York

Yorkshire

United Kingdom