How to apply (Online MA)

This page only applies to Online MA programmes in Public Management. See also:

Applying to Online MA programmes in Public Management

Entry is to the Postgraduate Certificate in the first instance, with participants progressing through Diploma and Masters upon successful completion of the previous stage. Applicants for short courses should apply by email to spsw-online@york.ac.uk.

The programmes start twice a year, every September and April.

  • Next course start date: 19th September 2012.
  • Application deadline 27th July 2012.

Application forms

Post-graduate Certificate, Diploma and Masters in Public Policy and Management (Online study)

Post-graduate Certificate, Diploma and Masters of Public Administration (Online study)

Post-graduate Certificate, Diploma and Masters of Public Administration - International Development (Online study)

Guidance notes

The application should take about 30 minutes to complete.

Please note: You can elect to save your application at any time and come back to it at a later date, or simply submit it when completed. Only at the point at which you choose to submit, will we be able to view the application and make an admissions decision. Once you have submitted your application you will not be able to go back and make any changes, or upload any additional supporting documentation. However if you do need to send us additional paperwork this can be emailed directly to us at: spsw-online@york.ac.uk.

Once submitted your application will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee who may request additional information, a written piece and/or a Skype (or telephone) interview with you. We aim to let applicants know of an admissions decision within one month of receipt.

Application process

  1. Set up an applicant account.

    Please remember to make a note of the user name and password which you choose.

  2. Basic personal details.

  3. Upload supporting documentation

    There are 10 optional document uploads on this page however, please note, the submission of a Personal Statement is the only mandatory requirement. The Personal Statement template can be accessed here:

    Download Online MA personal statement template (MS Word , 30kb)

    Further supporting documentation is not crucial to your application at this stage however it will speed up the applications process if you can upload your financial statement, IELT certificate and degree transcript (as necessary) rather than emailing them to us later.

    To upload a document click Upload, then Browse then, when you have selected your document, click Upload again.

    Supporting documents can be in any of the following formats: Word .doc, Acrobat .pdf, plain text .txt. Scanned documents can be provided as JPEG, PDF, or GIF files. Each document should be less than 1MB in size.

  4. Detailed personal information

  5. English language abilities

    You will be asked to confirm whether English is your first language. If your first language is not English, but your first degree was taught in English, or you work in an English speaking role, then please use the space provided at the bottom of this page to tell us about this.

  6. Education and employment history

  7. References

    You will need to provide two referees. Your referees will need to comment on your suitability for the programme, and also (if possible), comment on your capacity to cope with the academic demands of the course. Ideally one referee will be your line manager/employer.

    Please include your referee email addresses here as this will allow us to send them an automated email so that they can upload a reference directly to your application. These emails will be sent immediately that you submit your application.

  8. Equal opportunities monitoring form

  9. Payment of Fees

    Please indicate if you will be self funding, employer funded (full), or employer funded (part). You will be asked to provide evidence of this support and it can be uploaded to section 3. This financial evidence can be a copy of your latest bank statement, or a letter from your sponsor.

Once submitted your application will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee who may request additional information, a written piece and/or a Skype (or telephone) interview with you. We aim to let applicants know of an admissions decision within one month of receipt.

If you have any questions about the programme, please email a member of the course team on spsw-online@york.ac.uk .

If you experience a technical problem, or have any queries about the online applications process generally, please email: pg-admissions@york.ac.uk.

 
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Contact details

Online MA programmes
Helen Smith
Online MA Programme Manager

Tel: +44 (0)1904 32 1273

spsw-online@york.ac.uk