International students

The Centre welcomes applications from overseas graduate students for the MA in Renaissance and Early Modern Studies or as visiting students for a period from one term to one year.

The academic excellence, emphasis on teaching quality and richness of libraries and archives, within the beautiful setting of the University of York make it an ideal location for visiting and international students from all over the world. 

For further information, including details on how to apply, please consult our International Office.

Useful links

Visiting and overseas students may find the following links helpful:

Graduate Students with English as a second language

If English is not your first language, we do expect you to be able to demonstrate a high level of proficiency. Our required IELTS language qualification score is 7.0:
  • TOEFL score 620 (paper based test)
  • TOEFL score 260 (computer based test)
  • TOEFL score 105 (Internet-based test iBT)
  • Cambridge Certificate in Proficiency in English: grades A and B accepted
  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English: grade A only accepted
Applications with an IELTS score of 6.5 will be considered if the candidate's application is otherwise impressive. In these cases attendance at the 4-week pre-sessional English Language Training course at York is required. Such admissions have to be approved by the Chair of the Graduate School Board.

 
(c) Laura Kishimoto