Visiting students: postgraduate applications
We'll guide you through the application process from creating your account to submitting your application. Contact us if you need any further help.
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Postgraduate taught applications
Year and Semester dates and application deadlines
Full-year: 15 September 2025 to 5 June 2026
Semester 1: 15 September 2025 to 30 January 2026
Applications for the full-year and semester 1 are now closed.
Semester 2: 2 February 2026 to 5 June 2026
- Deadline: 30 October 2025
You can apply now for starting in Semester 2, however your application will not be processed until September 2025.
Research applicants
If you are applying as a research student, please contact the relevant department before beginning your application to ensure that appropriate supervision for your project can be provided. You will be asked to submit a research plan and to provide the name of your preferred supervisor as part of your application.
Postgraduate research students can apply at any time throughout the year. There are no deadlines, but please apply at least three months ahead of your planned study period to allow for administrative processes.
You should apply using the button which includes your proposed start date. When you submit your application, please indicate the dates you wish to start and finish studying with us. Your department will confirm these dates at the point of making you an offer.*
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*Postgraduate research periods should be in increments of one month; departments prefer that the months start on the first of the month, unless this is a UK Bank Holiday.
Application guidance
Create an account
You will need to create an account to start the application process and set yourself up as a new user. We'll then send you a confirmation email with your login details.
Completing the application form
The application is divided into manageable sections, allowing you to fill it out at your own pace. You can begin your application, save your progress, and complete it at a later time. Please note that dates should be entered in the UK format (DD/MM/YYYY).
Taught students: list your department and modules
State both the department and modules that you wish to study in at York. We cannot guarantee that the modules listed will be available in each academic year, nor can we guarantee admission to particular modules at this point in the application process.
Research students: outline your research topic
If you're a research student, you will need to supply a brief outline of your research topic as part of your application. You will be asked to name your agreed supervisor as part of the application form.
Upload your reference(s)
- Taught students do not require references
- Research students need two academic references
Provide us with your referee's name and email address in your application. Make sure you tell your academic referees that we'll be contacting them. See more below:
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You will need to provide the following documents:
- Current academic transcript
- Bachelors degree transcript
- Evidence of English language ability (if applicable)
- Sample of your written work, for the following departments:
Please ensure all necessary documents are uploaded for your application to be processed. Documents not in English must be accompanied by certified translations, along with the originals. See departmental requirements for more details.
Submitting
Once you've completed the application, please save and submit. The admissions team cannot access an application until it has been submitted.
Once you've submitted your application, you will receive a submission email. You should get a response to your application within a couple of weeks. Remember, applications are not processed until all the necessary documentation has been received.
If your application is accepted, you will receive a ‘Welcome’ email asking you to log in to your You@York account, where you can view your offer letter.
Third party applications
We will also consider applications through third party providers. If you are an adviser submitting the application on a student's behalf, you must enter your email address in the 'New User' section of the application.