York is a high-performing Russell Group university and one of
the world’s premier institutions for inspirational and life-changing research.
Its focus on teaching and research excellence has resulted in consistently high
rankings in the UK and a first-class reputation across the globe.
Top reasons to study here
- Member of the prestigious Russell Group: 24 leading UK universities committed to the highest academic standards in teaching and research.
- Award-winning student employability strategy
- Beautiful and safe city, regularly named one of the best places to live in Britain.
Master's Programmes
Social Sciences (95)
- M.A. Applied Human Rights
- M.Phil. Archaeology
- MA by research Archaeology
- M.Sc. Bioarchaeology
- M.Sc. Cognitive Neuroscience
- Postgraduate Diploma Creative Writing
- M.Sc. Digital Archaeology
- M.Sc. Digital Heritage
- M.A. Early Modern History
- M.Phil. Economics
- M.Sc. Economics
- M.Sc. Economics and Finance
- M.A. Educational Practice
- M.Phil. Environmental Geography
- M.A. Field Archaeology
- M.Sc. Finance and Econometrics
- M.Sc. Financial Economics
- M.A. Funerary Archaeology
- M.Sc. Funerary Archaeology
- M.A. Global Social Policy
- M.Sc. Health Economics
- Postgraduate Certificate Health Economics for Health Care Professionals
- M.Phil. Human Geography and Environment
- M.A. Medieval Archaeology
- M.A. Political Theory
- M.A. Psycholinguistics
- M.Phil. Psychology
- M.Sc. Psychology in Education
- M.A. Public History
- M.A. Roman Archaeology
- M.A. Social Policy
- M.Res. Social Policy
- M.Phil. Social Policy and Social Work
- M.A. Social Research
- M.A. Sociolinguistics
- M.Phil. Sociology
- M.A. Women's Studies
- M.Phil. Women's Studies
- M.Sc. Zooarchaeology
Humanities (67)
- M.A. Analytic Theology
- MA by research Archaeology
- M.Phil. Archaeology
- M.A. Conservation Studies
- Postgraduate Diploma Creative Writing
- M.A. Early Modern History
- M.A. Film and Literature
- M.A. Forensic Phonetics
- M.Sc. Forensic Speech Science
- M.A. Historic Buildings
- M.A. Historical Studies
- M.Phil. History
- M.A. History of Art
- M.Phil. Language and Communication
- M.A. Linguistics
- M.Sc. Linguistics
- M.A. Medieval Archaeology
- M.A. Medieval History
- M.A. Medieval Studies
- M.A. Mesolithic Studies
- M.A. Modern History
- M.Phil. Music
- M.A. Music (by research)
- M.Phil. Philosophy
- M.A. Philosophy
- M.A. Poetry and Poetics
- M.A. Psycholinguistics
- M.A. Public History
- M.A. Roman Archaeology
- M.A. Sociolinguistics
- M.Phil. Women's Studies
Arts, Design & Architecture (49)
- LL.M. Art Law
- M.A. Community Music
- M.A. Conservation Studies
- M.A. Film and Literature
- M.Phil. History of Art
- M.A. History of Art
- M.A. Museum Studies
- M.Phil. Music
- M.A. Music
- M.A. Music (by research)
- M.A. Music - Composition
- M.A. Music Production
- M.Phil. Music Technology
- M.A. Music Technology
- M.A. Musicology
- M.A. Playwriting
- M.A. Theatre-Making
Business & Management (45)
- M.Sc. Corporate Finance
- M.Phil. Economics
- M.Sc. Economics
- M.Sc. Economics and Finance
- M.Sc. Engineering Management
- M.Sc. Finance
- M.Sc. Finance and Econometrics
- M.Sc. Finance and Management
- M.Sc. Financial Economics
- M.Sc. Financial Engineering
- M.Sc. Global Marketing
- M.Sc. International Business
- M.Phil. Language and Communication
- M.A. Management
- M.Sc. Mathematical Finance
- M.B.A. Public Sector Management
Medicine & Health (27)
- M.Phil. Biology
- M.Sc. Biology (by research)
- M.Sc. Biomedical Sciences
- M.Sc. Clinical Anatomy
- M.Sc. Clinical Anatomy
- M.Sc. Cognitive Neuroscience
- M.Sc. Health Economics
- Postgraduate Certificate Health Economics for Health Care Professionals
- PGCert, PGDip MSc Health Professions Education
- M.Sc. Health Research
- M.Phil. Health Sciences
- M.Phil. Human Sciences
- M.Phil. Medical Sciences
- M.Sc. Nursing (Adult)
- M.Sc. Nursing (Mental Health)
- M.Phil. Psychology
- MPH Public Health
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (26)
- M.Sc. Bioarchaeology
- M.Sc. Bioinformatics
- M.Phil. Biology
- M.Sc. Biology (by research)
- M.Sc. Biomedical Sciences
- M.Sc. Biotechnology
- M.Phil. Chemistry
- M.Sc. Chemistry (by Research)
- M.Sc. Clinical Anatomy
- M.Sc. Clinical Anatomy
- M.Sc. Cognitive Neuroscience
- M.Sc. Finance
- M.Sc. Industrial Biotechnology
- M.Sc. Mathematical Finance
- M.Sc. Mathematical Sciences
- M.Phil. Mathematics
- M.Sc. Physics (by research)
- M.Sc. Physics (by research)
Computer Science & IT (23)
- M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- M.Sc. Cyber Security
- M.Sc. Data Science
- M.Sc. Digital Archaeology
- M.Sc. Digital Heritage
- M.Sc. Intelligent Robotics
Education & Training (20)
- M.A. Education
- M.A. Educational Practice
- PGCert, PGDip MSc Health Professions Education
- M.Sc. Health Research
- M.Phil. Psychology
- M.Sc. Psychology in Education
- M.Phil. Sociology
Engineering & Technology (18)
- M.Phil. Chemistry
- M.Sc. Chemistry (by Research)
- M.Phil. Electronic Engineering
- M.Sc. Financial Engineering
- M.Sc. Fusion Energy
- M.Sc. Intelligent Robotics
- M.A. Music Technology
- M.Phil. Music Technology
- M.Sc. Sustainability Science
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (15)
- M.Phil. Conservation Studies
- MA by research Conservation Studies (by research)
- M.Phil. Environmental Geography
- M.Phil. Environmental Science
- M.Phil. Human Geography and Environment
- M.Sc. Sustainability Science
Applied Sciences & Professions (12)
- M.A. Forensic Phonetics
- M.Sc. Forensic Speech Science
- M.A. Historic Buildings
- M.A. Museum Studies
- M.Phil. Social Policy and Social Work
- M.A. Social Work
- M.Res. Social Work
Law (12)
- M.A. Applied Human Rights
- LL.M. Art Law
- LL.M. Law
- M.Phil. Law
- LL.M. Law (Juris Doctor)
- M.A. Law (by research)
Journalism & Media (7)
Agriculture & Forestry (1)
- M.Sc. Zooarchaeology
About
History
Founded in 1963, the University of York has quickly become one of the world's leading universities, carving out a reputation as an academic powerhouse with a clear focus on excellence in teaching, research and innovation.
Education
York offers around 250 undergraduate degrees as well as 250 postgraduate taught and 100 research degrees across sciences, arts and humanities, and social sciences.
Nurturing independent minds and a strong collective spirit, the University of York empowers people from all backgrounds to flourish. Throughout their studies, students study and learn with active researchers conducting work on some of the most exciting and cutting-edge issues in current times. York also works closely with businesses, industry, governments and international organisations to ensure graduates have the skills required to pursue their dream career.
Research
A member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities, York is committed to enhancing its position as one of the world’s premier institutions for inspirational and life-changing research. In the most recent UK Research Excellence Framework (Times Higher Education, REF 2021) York was ranked 10th for research impact (excluding institutions which have submitted fewer than four units of assessment).
Home to many renowned research institutes, centres and facilities, York is keen to work with external partners to develop mutually beneficial relationships.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
139 30
2022
169 -36
2021
133
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
162 -11
2022
151 -1
2021
150
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
280 -20
2022
260 4
2021
264
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
401
2021
401 -200
2020
201
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Housing services
Moving to another country can be a daunting prospect, but with the University's accommodation located on or very near to its compact and safe campus, students will soon feel at home in York. York's accommodation is centred around eleven colleges, each offering a welcoming, supportive community. There's a variety of room types and options to suit every budget.
Library services
The main campus library holds more than one million print books, as well as printed and digital journals. It offers a range of study areas from silent study zones to innovative thinking spaces. There's also access to several specialist libraries on campus and in the city centre.
Medical services
There's a healthcare centre close to campus which offers GP appointments and a repeat prescription service. York's Open Door team, consisting of mental health practitioners and student wellbeing officers, also provide support to registered students experiencing psychological or mental health difficulties.
Student Life
Campus life
York's beautiful parkland campus offers world-class teaching and learning spaces and an excellent environment to live and learn. It is packed with places to eat and drink, offers a variety of sports facilities, and there are various places to buy essentials.
The University is located in the historic city of York, which is regularly named one of the best places to live and visit in the UK. The city is full of culture and renowned for its rich history and heritage. With a wide array of shops, museums, festivals, sporting and cultural activities, restaurants, and cafes it’s big enough to feel lively but small enough to be friendly.
Sports facilities
The University's award-winning sports facilities are recognised as some of the best in the region, helping students to unwind and stay healthy. Facilities include a competition-standard swimming pool, floodlit 3G football pitches, an Olympic-sized outdoor velodrome, a floodlit road cycle circuit, an athletics stadium and 39 acres of grass playing fields.
Student clubs
Joining a society is a fantastic way to meet new people, pursue interests or try something new. From astronomy to aerobics and politics to poetry - York has over 250 student-run societies and more than 65 sports clubs for students to get involved in. If students can't find what they're looking for, they can even start their own.
Student Reviews
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