Frequently Asked Questions

Am I eligible to apply for the higher degree programmes in the Department of Education?

Check if you are eligible before you apply for one our higher degree programmmes.

Do I need teaching experience to apply for the MA in TESOL?

You do not need to have work experience in teaching English or a first degree in English, although any prior experience would be beneficial.

How do I apply?

Search for a postgraduate course you are interested in and you can apply online.

Is there a deadline to apply?

There is no official application deadline for the programme, however, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible. For those applicants who will need to get a visa to study in the UK we advise applying at least 6 weeks before the start of the next programme to allow time for processing of the application and for applying for a visa. Applications received after 1st September cannot be processed in time for the forthcoming academic year and will automatically be considered for the following academic year.

What are the semester dates?

Here are the current semester dates.

What are the English language requirements?

Non-native English speaking applicants must provide evidence of English language ability. Details of English language requirements.

Do you provide pre-sessional English language courses?

For those students whose first language is not English, there are a range of courses run by the Writing and Language Skills Centre.

What are the tuition fees?

Details of fees and funding for postgraduate course.

Are there any scholarships available?

For details of scholarships please see:

• Postgraduate fees and funding information
• Scholarship awards for students in Education

Official letters such as certification of study; introduction to a bank; support a post-study work visa, can be requested by applying online via the Registry Services Office.

An academic transcript is a record of an individual programme of study at the University of York and includes all available marks plus your award date and award results (if achieved). Request a transcript.

If you have enrolled online and completed your bank details as part of this, you will be paid automatically.

On the first Friday of induction week, and then the first Friday of each month. The final instalment is paid in June.