Course Information
The YorkCourse runs twice per year, in the Autumn and Spring semesters. Each YorkCourse in English normally comprises three modules. Two of these will be drawn from options in Linguistics, Politics, History, and Literature. These are usually taken alongside our innovative Interdisciplinary Studies module, “Food, Glorious Food”. You may then opt for a Research Extension Module (REM) in one of their options, enabling you to write a dissertation (oppgave) while in York. This then replaces one of the regular modules.
The YorkCourse dates align with the semester dates of the University of York, so the Autumn YorkCourse generally runs from mid-September until mid-December (with assessment deadlines in mid-December and mid-January) and the Spring YorkCourse generally runs from late January until early May (with assessment deadlines in early May and early June). It is possible to take both editions of the YorkCourse and thereby stay in York for a year, but note that this will require a visa (not required for studies of six months or less but required for a full academic year’s worth of study). You should indicate on your application form whether you are applying for a semester or a year. If you are studying on the YorkCourse for a year then you will be required to take the REM version of one optional module in either the Autumn or Spring semester. If you decide to prolong your time in York and stay for either the following Spring or Autumn semester this may be possible but please endeavour to notify us with as much advance notice as possible.
For more detailed information about the structure and makeup of the YorkCourse, please feel free to email the YorkCourse coordinator, Dr Gina Lyle (gina.lyle@york.ac.uk).
