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How to apply

The next course: Spring 2026

The application deadline for Spring 2026 is 30 Oct. Please apply through the University of York Visiting Students application pages. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact our Director, Prof Knut Øystein at nsc-director@york.ac.uk. 

Please be aware that you will need to upload the following documents with your application:

  • Official transcripts in English from your current institution
  • Official transcripts in English from your VGS with a 4 or higher in English (If you do not have a 4 or higher in English you will need to take a language test approved by the University of York).
  • A statement of preliminary loan and grant from Lånekassen

A 2-page essay in English stating why you wish to come on the YorkCourse, and whether you are applying at the BA or MA level.

Admissions requirements 

Bachelor’s level

Students enrolled at an institution of higher education in Norway who are applying for admission to the YorkCourse at the bachelor's level must:

  • Be enrolled in a Bachelor’s programme in English / English Studies, or be in years 1-3 of an MGLU programme specialising in English 
  • Have a minimum of 50 ECTS (on entry) in English Studies with a C average or higher, OR 30 ECTS (on entry) in English Studies with a B average or higher

Students who have not taken English at a university or college in Norway who are applying for admission to the YorkCourse at the bachelor's level must:

  • Have a minimum of 90 ECTS (on entry) in relevant subjects in Humanities and / or Social Sciences with a C average or higher in the 50 best credits.

Master’s level

Students enrolled at an institution of higher education in Norway who are applying for admission to the YorkCourse at the master's level must:

  • Be enrolled in a Master’s programme in English in Norway, or be in years 4-5 of an MGLU programme specialising in English 
  • Have a C average or higher 

If you are employed as an English teacher in Norway and you are interested in a semester-length course, please contact us with brief details of your experience and qualifications before applying at nsc-director@york.ac.uk.

If you think you might be interested in attending the YorkCourse in future, email us at nsc@york.ac.uk and ask to be put on our mailing list. You can also stay in touch through Facebook and Instagram @nsc_york.