High quality education in a supportive, encouraging environment
YorkCourse students are entitled to use all of the university's facilities
York: centre of learning since the eighth century
Ghost walks: exploring the history and mystery of our ancient streets
YorkCourse in English
(BA and MA level)
The NSC YorkCourse in English is an innovative interdisciplinary programme that offers students based in Norway the unique opportunity to study at one of the UK’s leading universities without paying international tuition fees. It is available to students enrolled at any Norwegian university, as well as to in-service teachers of English working in Norway. With its bespoke programme, the YorkCourse is an ideal option for those looking to develop core academic and practical skills - including independent research, analytical writing, and cross-cultural communication - whilst studying abroad in an immersive, supportive, and intellectually stimulating English language environment.
The YorkCourse provides a programme of interdisciplinary English Cultural Studies, taught by lecturers who are academic experts in their respective fields. The YorkCourse is obviously especially well suited to those already studying English. It is also, however, a good fit for those from a range of other academic backgrounds - including History, Languages, Linguistics, Literature, PPE, and Social Studies. It can be taken either at undergraduate/BA level (second or third year), or at postgraduate/MA level. Students enrolled in five-year teacher education programmes in Norway are counted as undergraduate students in their first cycle (years 1-3) and as postgraduate students in their second cycle (years 4-5).
Our immersive offering, based in one of the world’s most famous historic cities, incorporates field trips and the opportunity to pursue independent research alongside classroom activities. This can include the option to write a thesis-length piece of work whilst in York. Unlike most study abroad opportunities, the YorkCourse is tailored specifically for students based in Norway. Students thus benefit from the academic and pastoral support of staff familiar with the Norwegian education system. They also have access to all the wider facilities provided by the University of York, including the university library and the student union.
Browse the sections below to find out more about the YorkCourse, including for information on how to apply. Please email our director, Prof. Knut Øystein Høvik (nsc-director@york.ac.uk), if you have any queries about YorkCourse admissions, applications, and funding. Please email our YorkCourse lead, Dr Gina Lyle (gina.lyle@york.ac.uk), if you have any specific queries about the programme content.
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What our students say....
"Best time of my life so far. I have met lots of people, visited lots of places and learnt about lots of things from the friendly and funny staff. THANK YOU."
"This course features some of the best lecturers I've ever had. And they'll fatten you up with biscuits."
"A perfect way to get to know more of the English language and society."
"The teachers at the NSC are friendly and helpful and you get lots of feedback on your essays."
"The good thing is that for all three modules you are free to choose your own essay topic, so you will always find a topic that interests you."