No teaching or marking takes place during the winter or summer break, but you may need to study if you have an upcoming assessment.
Module schedules
Further information on the York Online modules including any pre-requisite modules can be found on the module catalogue.
Programme structure
York Online programmes contain a total of 180 credits, which is made up from ten 15-credit taught modules, and a 30-credit capstone project module. Each 15-credit taught module comprises seven weeks of teaching, followed by a short assessment period. The 30-credit capstone project module usually takes place at the end of a programme and lasts 16 weeks.
| Module type |
Credit value |
Duration (per module) |
| Taught module |
10x15 credits |
7 weeks teaching, followed by assessment period |
| Capstone project module |
1x30 credits |
16 weeks independent study |
The exact modules required for your programme of study are set out in the programme specification.
Programme duration
York Online programmes can be completed in two years of part-time study (approximately 18.75 hours per week on average). Students can choose to study up to six modules per year.
Students that take a break from their studies will extend their programme duration, and may have to wait for any missed modules to become available to study. It is therefore important to understand the implications of taking a Leave of Absence.
Assessment timings
The assessment period for taught modules runs from the beginning of week 8 to the end of week 1 of each online learning period. As most online learning periods run consecutively without any break, assessments may be due for a previous module as the next module starts. You can view more details in our York Online student guide: Assessment Timings.
Future online learning periods
